Explore Long Beach Hillel
Beach Hillel's mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Beach Hillel student leaders, professionals and lay leaders are dedicated to creating a pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive environment for Jewish college students, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually and socially. Hillel helps students pursue tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world) Jewish learning, support for Israel. Hillel is committed to excellence, innovation, accountability and results. VISION: HILLEL TO THE POWER OF'U' One big idea can change everything. Beach Hillel is one big idea- Hillel to the Power of U. Beach Hillel gives our students the power to choose and create. Over 100 programs a year. Free Friday Night Dinners every week. Tikkun Olam. Networking. Parties. Live concerts and movies. Original website, news and blogging. It's just not your parent's Hillel, its yours! BEACH HILLEL AT A GLANCE Over 1,000 young Jews are currently enrolled at the universities serviced by Beach Hillel, The Hillel of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County. Throughout their college years, Jewish students are confronted with seemingly limitless opportunities for personal growth and exploration. They grapple with choices that will shape their identity and define their future. Beach Hillel is ideally positioned to make a positive difference. When Israel is targeted on college campuses by radical groups, Hillel helps by educating students and advocating for Israel`s right to exist. We promote and support Birthright Israel, the Jewish college student experience in Israel. We advocate on behalf of Jewish students who feel afraid to speak up when anti-Zionist professors mix politics and teaching. We ensure that Jewish students have a 'home' on college campuses that are becoming intolerant of Israel and Zionism. For more information about Beach Hillel, please contact Beach Hillel Director ChayaLeah Sufrin at (562) 426-7601 x1424 or send an email to [email protected].
This Hillel serves: Long Beach City College; Cypress College; Cerritos College; California State University, Long Beach; El Camino Community College
Undergraduate Enrollment
34,033 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
4,157 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available No
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
- Kosher Food Available Unknown
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major
- Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program, University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow Yes
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant Yes
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Status Completed
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 No
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 47%
- U.S. Region Pacific
- Commuter/Residential Commuter
- Tuition In-State $5,742
- Tuition Out-of-State $16,038
- Out-of-State/Int’l 2% / 4%
- Greek Life Yes
The Hillel College Guide aims to provide you with a snapshot of each local Hillel’s makeup and offerings. We recognize that there may be more information you need in order to better understand the campus reality, particularly around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you would like additional information about a given campus’ offerings or action steps in those areas, please reach out to us at [email protected].