Hillel of Silicon Valley Celebrates Opening of New House! October 9, 2011

Grand Opening – Ceremony
Sunday, October 9, 2011 ? Open House - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Hillel House
44 South 11th Street
San José, CA 95112
Open House and Kosher BBQ: (food by Oakland Kosher Foods) Food served 11:30 to 12:30 and 1:00 to 3:00
11:15 - 11:45 Hillel's New Neighborhood: Stories about General Naglee and Naglee Park. Presented by author and historian April Halberstadt. April is the past president of the San Jose Women's Club.
11:50 - 12:20 Jewish San Jose. Presented by historian and teacher, Stephen Kinsey, an SJSU alumnus active in Hillel during college.
12:30 - 1:00 Opening Ceremony
1:00 - 3:00 BBQ and Music by Meshugga Beach Party
RSVP to grandopening@hillelsv.org
Hillel of Silicon Valley celebrates its move from its former home at 336 E. William Street, in San José. Formerly a Togo’s eatery, this building provided the venue for Hillel’s growth since 1999, despite its small size and inadequate meeting spaces.
Hillel serves five colleges in Silicon Valley: San Jose State, Santa Clara, Foothill, De Anza and West Valley.
As the program grew, it became imperative to move to a larger home, where events like Shabbat dinners and festival celebrations could take place in a more comfortable space.
The new home marks a significant and exciting milestone for this important resource for Jewish students on five campuses, and reflects the dedicated support of many donors in the larger community. As the home is a landmark in the historic Naglee neighborhood, so Hillel is a vibrant force for student growth and comfort during their college years. This new space will enable Hillel to accomplish its ambitious goals for the future.

For More Information: Please contact Sue Maltiel, Executive Director, at (408) 286-6669, director@hillelsv.org.
Website: www.hillelsv.org

Official Website: http://www.hillelsv.org