Messages of Support

After our building was vandalized in December 2024, the Bay Area Jewish community sent in messages of support for you.

Dear SF Hillel Community,

I am deeply saddened to hear about the recent vandalism at SF Hillel. As someone who was once both a student and an active member of this vibrant community, I want to extend my heartfelt support and solidarity during this difficult time. Hillel has always been a place of strength, connection, and unity for so many of us, and to see it targeted in this way is truly disheartening. Please know that you are not alone. The Jewish community, both here and across the world, stands with you. As a member of the Jewish sorority, I’ve seen firsthand the resilience and dedication of our community, and I have no doubt that this act of hate will not break the spirit of SF Hillel or its members. While this event is painful, it also serves as a reminder of how important it is to come together, support one another, and continue to build spaces where our culture, faith, and traditions can thrive. I’m here for you and I’m confident that the Hillel community will come out of this even stronger. With solidarity and strength.

- Jessica

Dear Students of SF Hillel,

As an alumna of SF Hillel and as someone who works in the Jewish community, I cannot even think of how hard it is to go to class on a regular basis in this environment. At my time at SFSU, SF Hillel was my safe haven for all of the horrible things I saw on campus. I wouldn't be the human I am today if it wasn't for that support SF Hillel gave me. Seeing a beautiful place being defaced with antisemitic words shows how much we need Hillel and our community. I hope seeing this hatred doesn't defer anyone to join the community in a Shabbat or even crash on the couches in between classes. You are all stronger and better than this.

- B'Shalom, Karen '09

Dear friends,

We're with you. Thank you for every Shabbat dinner, every coffee date, every Jewish learning fellowship you participate in - it's you who makes Hillel a safe and joyous space to be Jewish, which has enormous ripple effects in our community. Sending big hugs. 

- Amanda

As a San Francisco Hillel alumnus, I’m so sorry that this happened, and please know that you have support and care from countless others, both Jewish and not, here in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area!

- Melodee