Santa Barbara Hillel

Santa Barbara Hillel We are your "Jewish Home Away from Home" in Santa Barbara. We are an independent non-profit student life organization affiliated with Hillel International.

Santa Barbara Hillel exists to enrich student lives so they may enrich our community, the Jewish people, and the world. Santa Barbara Hillel enables students to connect with one another in a Jewish environment at their “Jewish Home Away From Home.” We offer a safe, welcoming, and pluralistic presence as a vibrant center of student life in Isla Vista. Santa Barbara Hillel is proactive in standing u

p for our students, building bridges, and fostering a positive campus climate. Santa Barbara Hillel is uniquely positioned to reach students at this formative time in their lives by providing them with the tools they need to help create the Jewish future. Students here primarily attend University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) and Santa Barbara City College (SBCC), and we are affiliated with a world-wide organization of Jewish college students.

here’s a recap of a small fraction of our events this year that you might’ve missed! happy summer and see you in the fal...
06/12/2026

here’s a recap of a small fraction of our events this year that you might’ve missed!

happy summer and see you in the fall💙💙

featured: pride shabbat, shalvata shabbat, mensch of the year shabbat, lag b’omer, bbqs, sei fellows, superbowl watch party, jewish org fair, and of course, staff hot ones

Senior Shabbat on Friday was so special with senior speeches, Israel advocacy awards, a few tears, and an intense watch ...
06/09/2026

Senior Shabbat on Friday was so special with senior speeches, Israel advocacy awards, a few tears, and an intense watch of the Knicks game!
Seniors — we will miss you so much and you’re always welcome to come back and visit💙

Good luck on finals this week!!

That’s a wrap on our Student Board meetings for this school year! This incredible group of students is already prepped t...
06/04/2026

That’s a wrap on our Student Board meetings for this school year! This incredible group of students is already prepped to welcome you back in the Fall with amazing Welcome Week activities they have planned!!

We will greatly miss our Board Seniors who graduate next weekend🥹 Mazel Tov, from SB Hillel!💙

Join us for our final Shabbat of the school year — Senior Shabbat!! Text “SHABBAT” to 805-800-8288 to RSVP!SENIORS- if y...
06/02/2026

Join us for our final Shabbat of the school year — Senior Shabbat!! Text “SHABBAT” to 805-800-8288 to RSVP!

SENIORS- if you want the chance to say a few words (3 mins max), DM us! 🩵

Need a spot to study for finals? Come to SB Hillel during the days/times listed above! 📚
06/01/2026

Need a spot to study for finals? Come to SB Hillel during the days/times listed above! 📚

Spotlighting Lives of Leadership This year, Santa Barbara Hillel is proud to honor Richard Leib with the Alumni Achievem...
06/01/2026

Spotlighting Lives of Leadership 

This year, Santa Barbara Hillel is proud to honor Richard Leib with the Alumni Achievement Award at our 2026 Hall of Fame Celebration, alongside Rabbi Evan & Lori Goodman and Lindsay & Joe Pasternack.

A proud UCSB alumnus, Richard has dedicated his life to public service, educational leadership, and civic engagement. His leadership has made a lasting impact at UCSB, throughout California, and across the Jewish community.

Join us on Sunday, June 7.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SPONSOR A PAGE AND RSVP!!

RSVP & tribute information:
sbhillel.org/celebrate (http://sbhillel.org/celebrate)

Spotlighting Lives of Leadership, Community, & Connection This year, Santa Barbara Hillel is proud to honor Lindsay & Jo...
05/27/2026

Spotlighting Lives of Leadership, Community, & Connection 

This year, Santa Barbara Hillel is proud to honor Lindsay & Joe Pasternack at our 2026 Hall of Fame Celebration alongside Rabbi Evan & Lori Goodman and Richard Leib.

Lindsay Pasternack is being honored for her longstanding commitment to Jewish communal leadership and volunteerism. Joe Pasternack is being recognized for his leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact on UCSB students and student athletes as the Head Coach of UCSB Men’s Basketball.

Their energy, generosity, and dedication continue to make a meaningful impact at UCSB and throughout the Santa Barbara Jewish community.

Join us on Sunday, June 7.

RSVP & tribute information:
sbhillel.org/celebrate

Spotlighting Lives of Leadership - Rabbi Evan & Lori Goodman This year, Santa Barbara Hillel is proud to honor Rabbi Eva...
05/26/2026

Spotlighting Lives of Leadership - Rabbi Evan & Lori Goodman

This year, Santa Barbara Hillel is proud to honor Rabbi Evan & Lori Goodman at our 2026 Hall of Fame Celebration, alongside Lindsay & Joe Pasternack and Richard Leib. During Rabbi Evan Goodman’s 14 years as Executive Director of Santa Barbara Hillel, Evan and Lori helped shape Jewish life at UCSB through their leadership, mentorship, warmth, and dedication to students

Join us on Sunday, June 7
RSVP and tribute information at link in bio

We had an amazing time at Baron Herzog Winery for our Senior Winery Experience on Sunday! 🥳 We got to taste a variety of...
05/19/2026

We had an amazing time at Baron Herzog Winery for our Senior Winery Experience on Sunday! 🥳 We got to taste a variety of Kosher wines, tour the facility, have a gourmet lunch, and celebrate our seniors before they graduate!

sbhillel.org/celebrate
05/19/2026

sbhillel.org/celebrate

Join me at Santa Barbara Hillel's Hall of Fame Brunch on Sunday, June 7th! Tickets at sbhillel.org/celebrate Honoring Rabbi Evan Goodman & Lori Goodman, and Richard Leib.

Address

781 Embarcadero Del Mar
Isla Vista, CA
93117

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm

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+18059681280

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