Santa Barbara Hillel

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! 🩵

06/01/2026

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

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)

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

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

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!

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.

05/15/2026

Can you handle the heat!?🔥🔥Come to Hillel Monday May 18th at 7pm to witness the staff attempting to answer your burning questions as the spice level gets higher. Plus chicken nuggets and fries for dinner!

Text “HOT” to (805) 800-8288 to RSVP!

05/14/2026

Join IJSA and Hillel this Friday May 15th for our collab Shabbat and Abe Presser Mensch of the Year Award! Come for the delicious Persian food and stay to celebrate the award winners!

Text “SHABBAT” to (805) 800-8288 to RSVP!

Services at 6pm
Dinner at 6:45pm

05/11/2026

THANK YOU 💙

Because of this incredible community, Hillel Global Giving Week was a huge success.
Thank you to everyone who donated, shared our posts, sent messages of support, and helped make this week so meaningful for our students.
Your generosity helps create a place where Jewish college students in Santa Barbara can find friendship, leadership opportunities, support, and a true sense of belonging.
We are so grateful to be building this community together.