how can i assign value to a Html.Hiddenfor from a jquery/ javascript

[Pete]

I have a hidden asp.net MVC control in the form:\[code\]<%= Html.HiddenFor(m => m.NodeId) %>\[/code\]my JavaScript / jQuery code:\[code\]var DeleteEntireItem = '<% = btnDeleteEntireMenu.ClientID%>';var Node;debugger;$('#' + DeleteEntireItem).click(function () { Node = NodeValue; document.forms[0].submit();});\[/code\]How can I assign the value of variable 'Node' to the asp.net MVC hidden control?