Jewish CALendar at Berkeley Hillel
Celebrate throughout the year with Berkeley Hillel!
There’s always a seat at our Shabbat table, and you’ll find us here at Hillel every Friday. For all other holidays, come back to this page to stay connected throughout the year.
Wednesday, March 20
11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Mishloach Manot on Sproul: Find Hillel staff on Sproul with coffee and supplies to make Mishloach Manot, gifts for friends that we send to each other on Purim 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Make Some Noise! Pre Purim Learning: Purim is coming! Don’t miss an opportunity to learn about this topsy-turvy holiday before we scatter for spring break
6:00 – 8:00 pm, Pre-Purim BBQ Party: This week’s Jewish Community BBQ will be a Pre-Purim Party! Join us in costume and enjoy good food, good friends, and some Purim whimsy. Impress us with your costume and you might just win a prize.
Thursday, March 21
11:00 am – 2:00 pm, Tent of Compassion for the Fasts of Esther and Ramadan: The Cal Interfaith Council, a coalition of clergy who serve the student community, invite you to stop by on Sproul Steps to learn about the fasts of Esther and Ramadan. On this sacred day for Jews and Muslims, we want to offer an opportunity to tap into and spread compassion on campus.
6:00 – 8:00 pm, Hamantaschen for Hunger: Instead of our typical challah braiding, join us in making hamantaschen to celebrate Purim as we continue our fight against food insecurity on campus. Additionally, there will be bracelet making, mask decorating, a Purim spiel and more!
The fast of Esther ends at 7:54 pm