Hadar Institute Launches New Campus Rabbi Partnership with Hillel
Drexel Hillel Assistant Director Builds Inclusive Jewish Community
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Senate Bill to Confront Antisemitism
Maryland Hillel Hosts Graduation Ceremony After Commencement Falls on Shavuot
Maryland Hillel organized a graduation ceremony for more than 70 Jewish seniors and their families after the University of Maryland postponed commencement to the first night of Shavuot. In a matter of hours, Hillel staff organized a ceremony with a processional, music, speeches, and name readings. Across the country, Hillels also hosted Jewish baccalaureates, L’Chaim celebrations, and other commencement events for graduating seniors at campuses including Duke University, the University of Florida, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Hillel Leadership Passport Connects Students to High-Impact, National Convening on Jewish Security
Suspect Arrested Following Months of Antisemitic Graffiti at San José State University
Justice Department Files Third Lawsuit Against UCLA, Alleging Antisemitic Harassment
Hillel Centers Student Leadership Amid Rising Antisemitism
Hillel at ASU Marks 80 Years of Jewish Life on Campus
Harvard Seeks Dismissal of Federal Antisemitism Lawsuit
UCLA Task Force Calls for Stronger Enforcement on Campus Antisemitism
A UCLA antisemitism task force released a report urging the university to strengthen disciplinary processes, clarify consequences for violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and improve enforcement of existing antidiscrimination policies. Julio Frenk, the UCLA chancellor who created the Initiative to Combat Antisemitism, said the recommendations reflect a commitment to ensuring antisemitism has no place at the university. Hillel at UCLA Executive Director Daniel Gold, a member of the task force, said “While initial work of our initiative has concluded with the release of this important report, the work of everyone else at UCLA now begins to implement these changes and uphold the commitment towards a campus free of antisemitism.”
Aasia Gabbour Builds Community for Asian-Jewish Students at NYU Hillel
Aasia Gabbour, a graduating fourth-year student at New York University, reflected on how NYU Hillel supported her in exploring her Asian-Jewish identity. She helped lead the first-ever Asian-Jewish Shabbaton at Yale University, which brought together more than 500 students from over a dozen colleges and universities to celebrate shared identity and community.
Emory Senior Sophie Kalmin Reflects on Leadership and Jewish Campus Life
Sophie Kalmin, a senior at Emory University, reflects on her college experience and her involvement in Jewish campus life through Hillel, including serving as Emory Hillel student president. She describes how leadership opportunities helped shape her sense of belonging on campus and strengthen her connection to Jewish life.
Goucher Hillel Rabbi Shares Journey to Judaism and Jewish Leadership
Rabbi Emily Howard Meyer, the rabbi-in-residence at Goucher Hillel and a spiritual leader and educator in the Washington, D.C-area Jewish community, reflects on her path to Judaism and her work guiding Jewish life through music. Howard Meyer, who converted to Judaism as an adult, now organizes religious programming across the region. She said she works to create accessible entry points into Judaism through art, music, and community engagement at Goucher Hillel.
Hillel International Student Cabinet Co-Chair Reflects on Four Years at Maryland Hillel
Einav Tsach, co-chair of the Hillel International Student Cabinet, reflects on how Hillel shaped his Jewish identity and sense of belonging at the University of Maryland, especially during the period after October 7th which was marked by increased antisemitism. He describes Jewish campus life as vibrant and rooted in shared ritual, from Shabbat gatherings to everyday moments of connection across the nearly 6,000-strong Jewish community.
Hillel International Launches Second Annual Sefirat HaOmer Initiative
Hillel International is marking the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot with its second annual “Sefirat HaOmer” initiative, offering students guided reflection and daily engagement rooted in Jewish tradition. The program includes short videos t designed to make counting the Omer more accessible and personally meaningful. This year’s theme is “Belonging.”