We are proud to honor Dr. Gene Spiritus and Marlene and Marc Spiegel for their dedication to strengthening Jewish life for college students in Orange County. They have selflessly dedicated their time, resources, and passion to fostering a much-needed and vibrant support system for Jewish students. Through their unwavering support, Hillel empowers students to grow, connect, and thrive.

Jewish students at UC Irvine, Chapman, and Cal State Fullerton are building friendships, finding community, and growing strong Jewish identities — and OC Hillel is at the heart of it all. Our 1st annual Hillel Heroes event on May 4th is a chance to gather as a community, recognize those who make this work possible, and ensure our students continue to have the support they need.

We would love for you to join us for this celebration. Together, we can ensure that Jewish students in Orange County have the strong, welcoming community they deserve.