Berkeley hillel works on its mission by enriching the lives of jewish students so that they may enrich the jewish people and the world through:* welcoming students into a pluralistic community in an inclusive and respectful way. * fostering the growth of students' jewish identity. * developing students' sense of social justice, civic responsibility, and service to local, national and larger communities. * providing opportunities for students to examine their judaism and spirituality. * serving as an integral and indispensable partner to the university community. * supporting israel as a jewish and democratic state. Berkeley hillel will advocate for its mission to the greater campus community and will model in its actions: excellence, innovation, accountability and fun.

The bnai brith hillel foundation at u. C. B. Enriches the lives of jewish students by providing a space for religious observance on jewish holidays and shabbat, serving three weekly meals to students, providing internship/fellowship opportunities, sponsoring clubs/groups, and fostering volunteer experiences. The foundation creates a jewish home and community for students at u. C. Berkeley and is committed to:(1) welcoming students to a pluralistic community in an inclusive and respectful way,(2) fostering the growth of their jewish identity as they develop their civic responsibility,(3) empowering students to examine their judaism, jewish identity, and spirituality,(4) empowering students to pursue social justice and service to both the local and greater community,(5) supporting israel as a jewish and democratic state,(6) being an integral and indespensable partner of the university community, and(7) modeling excellence, innovation, accountability, and fun. Berkeley hillel receives in-kind use of facilities, the value of which has been estimated at $135,000 for the year ended june 30, 2017.