Brown University Celebrates 130 Years of Jewish Life on Campus
University of Maryland Student Government Passes Symbolic Resolution Calling to Ban IDF Soldiers from Campus
University of Wyoming Investigates Second Recent Antisemitic Incident
Editorial in The Harvard Crimson Suggests That it’s Okay to “Let Go of Zionist Friends”
In a recent opinion piece, a Harvard student published advice in the student newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, suggesting it is acceptable to end friendships with peers solely because they identify as “Zionists.” In response, The Crimson received dozens of letters to the editors rebutting the idea that it is okay to shun other students because of their faith, religious beliefs, or connection to the Jewish state. One of the responses was written by the Executive Committee of the Harvard Chaplains, who said that they are “profoundly troubled by any normalization of shunning or socially ostracizing individuals or groups based on their religious identity.”
Cornell Agrees to Pay $60 Million Settlement to Unfreeze Federal Funds
Houston Hillel Board Members Join Weekly Student Gathering
Hillel International Hosts Israel Leadership Network Shabbaton
Body of Slain Hostage Returned, Identified as Tanzanian National Joshua Loitu Mollel
Claremont Hillel to Open First Dedicated Hillel Building in Spring of 2026
Cornell University Graduate Student Union Advances BDS Resolution
University of Maryland Student Government Votes to Ban IDF Soldiers from Speaking on Campus
The University of Maryland student government voted 25-0 to pass two non-binding resolutions, including one that seeks to prohibit members of the Israel Defense Forces from speaking on campus. The resolution came after an event on campus that featured former IDF soldiers. Student government resolutions do not impact campus policy unless approved by the university.
Bodies of Three Slain Hostages Returned to Israel, Including U.S. Citizen Omer Neutra
The bodies of three slain hostages were returned to Israel and identified as Asaf Hamami, Omer Neutra, and Oz Daniel. All three were IDF soldiers, and Omer Neutra was an American citizen who was born and raised on Long Island, NY, and made aliyah in 2020. Several deceased hostages remain in Gaza as phase one of the hostage release and ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues.
Michigan St. Student Creates Hillel Sports Club to Bring Jewish Students Together
Shay Bednarsh, a junior at Michigan State University (MSU), founded the Hillel Sports Club to create a welcoming space for Jewish students and sports fans to come together. Centered around Detroit Lions and Michigan St. watch parties, the club’s events bring the community together over free food, card games, and shared enthusiasm. Shay hopes to see the concept expand nationally, connecting Jewish students across campuses through their shared love of sports.
Israel Orders Strikes on Hamas in Response to Ceasefire Violations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF to launch “immediate and powerful strikes” against Hamas in the Gaza Strip following recent ceasefire violations, including attacks on Israeli troops that killed one soldier, and the handling of hostages’ remains. The escalation comes amid rising Israeli anger over what officials describe as repeated breaches of the ceasefire agreement by Hamas.
First-ever Hillel Asian-Jewish Shabbaton Unites Students in Celebration of Identity and Belonging
Nearly 500 students from 13 colleges and universities gathered at Yale University Hillel’s Slifka Center for a weekend Shabbaton celebrating their shared heritage. The event featured Shabbat services, cultural meals, and discussions on identity, offering many participants a space to feel fully seen in their dual Asian-Jewish identities.
University of Delaware Hillel Breaks Ground on New Building
Hillel at the University of Delaware broke ground on its new Kristol Center for Jewish Life, designed to become a hub for Jewish community life on campus. The building will replace the older Hillel center and will include a 250-seat event hall, small study and lounge spaces, a rooftop deck, and a beit midrash for study and gathering. Construction is expected to finish by the end of 2026, marking a significant investment in Jewish student life at University of Delaware.