Jewish Leaders Applaud Appointment of New University of Michigan President
Hillel JUC Students Return from Israel with Deeper Sense of Jewish Identity
Cooper Union Reaches Settlement With Jewish Students Over 2023 Incident
Arson Heavily Damages Mississippi Synagogue, Suspect Arrested
The FBI charged 19-year-old Stephen Spencer Pittman with arson for setting fire to Beth Israel Congregation, Mississippi’s largest and most historic synagogue, early Saturday. The blaze severely damaged the building’s library, offices, and sacred texts. Authorities say Pittman admitted to targeting the synagogue because of its “Jewish ties” and called it the “synagogue of Satan.”
A Closer Look at Today’s American Jewish College Students
UCSB Jewish Fraternity Targeted by Antisemitic Vandalism
Springboard Fellow Yael Klucznik Brings Back “A Taste of Judaism” for a Second Year
UC Davis Professor Remains Employed After Social Media Posts Target Jewish Journalists
Northwestern, Graduate Student Group, and Two Students File Voluntarily Dismissal of Bias Lawsuit
OSU Hillel Collaborates to Launch New Initiative Bringing Columbus Jewish Young Adults Together
Antisemitic Interactive Map Targets Jewish-Owned Institutions in Barcelona
Spain’s Movement Against Intolerance (MCI) recently filed a complaint with authorities over an “antisemitic hate map” in Catalonia. The map identified 152 schools, businesses, companies, and nonprofits allegedly tied to Jews or Israel, labeling all of them as “Zionist.” The map included addresses, phone numbers, and emails, and encouraged users to add new locations. The platform that hosted the map has reported it is no longer available. MCI called the project “a tool for targeting, stigmatization and incitement to discrimination.”
UNC Center to Close After Alleged Anti-Israel Bias
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is reportedly closing its Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies following years of controversy regarding alleged antisemitism and anti-Israel bias, including when a guest speaker called October 7, 2023 a “beautiful day” and argued for “the eradication of Zionism.” In an op-ed, Peter Reitzes, who writes about antisemitism in North Carolina, said the anticipated closure is a positive move that “hopefully reduces the hate, antisemitism, and anti-Israel demonization that has been normalized at the university for years.”
University of Sydney Staffer Charged with Harassing Jewish Students
A University of Sydney staff member faces charges of stalking or intimidation after she allegedly harassed Jewish students and staff at a Sukkot event in October, reportedly calling attendees “parasites” and “baby killer[s].”The incident was captured on video and led to the staffer’s suspension from the university.
Oklahoma Hillel Celebrates Hanukkah, Emphasizing Community and Resilience
Oklahoma Hillel held Hanukkah events, including a party where students prepared traditional Hanukkah foods, before and during finals week – bringing their Jewish community together for celebration, connection, and support. Participants emphasized the importance of togetherness and resilience during the holiday and busy end‑of‑semester period.
University of Cincinnati Guest Lecturer Sparks Outrage with Antisemitic Language in Classroom
A Jewish student at the University of Cincinnati (UC) filed a formal complaint with the provost’s office, alleging a guest speaker made repeated antisemitic remarks during a design class. According to the complaint, the lecturer made comments such as, “Has anyone ever heard that the Jews are evil?” and “I have Jewish friends, and some Jews are good, but historically they have caused conflict and tried to take over Palestine.”
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Empower Students Facing Campus Antisemitism
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives reintroduced the Protecting Students on Campus Act, legislation meant to increase education about students’ rights to file Title VI civil rights complaints and improve transparency on how colleges handle allegations of discrimination, including antisemitism.