University of Pittsburgh Releases Final Report on Combating Antisemitism
New Hillel Milwaukee Director Prioritizes Safety and Stronger Student Connections
Hillel International’s New Student Cabinet to Help Shape Jewish Campus Life
Hillel International introduced its 2026-27 Student Cabinet, made up of 20 student leaders from across the United States, Canada, Israel, South America, and Poland to help guide critical conversations about Jewish life on campus. “We depend on the valuable insights and reflections from our Student Cabinet leaders, and we’re very excited to work with this new cohort of Student Cabinet members in the year ahead,” said Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman. This year’s incoming co-chairs are Rachel Lennard of the University of Oregon and Ben Small of the University of Pennsylvania.
ASU Hillel Receives $10 Million Gift for New Jewish Student Center
Opinion: Support for a Binational State Doesn’t Always Signal Anti-Zionism Among Jewish Young Adults
Hillel Professionals Share How Mentorship Strengthens Student Communities
Marcus Foundation’s $27 Million Investment Expands Hillel Leadership Development
The Marcus Foundation announced a three-year, $27 million investment in Hillel International’s professional and student leadership development. This gift will support training, career development programs, and initiatives designed to strengthen the skills and retention of campus professionals who engage and support Jewish students. The investment builds on the Marcus Foundation’s longstanding partnership with Hillel, continuing a “transformational relationship with the foundation,” according to Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman.
Recent Graduates Turn From Student Leadership to Careers at Hillel
Through Hillel International’s Leadership Passport program, more than 200 student leaders have connected with national Jewish organizations, explored careers in Jewish communal life, and built leadership skills beyond their campuses. For recent graduates like Jacob Rathkopf, Lilly Chavez, and Kylie Miller, those experiences inspired them to continue creating Jewish community as new Hillel professionals, particularly through programs like the Springboard Fellowship and IACT. Their work this fall will focus on supporting Jewish students by offering opportunities for them to participate in meaningful Jewish experiences on campus.
Air Force Officer and West Point Hillel Graduate Creates Community for Jewish Cadets
Air Force Officer Olivia Raykhman found a strong Jewish community while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point. Hillel at West Point helped her embrace her identities as a Jew and as an American soldier. After recognizing that many Jewish cadets and ROTC students lacked similar support, she built Nesharim, an organization dedicated to creating community for Jewish service members through in-person and virtual gatherings. Raykhman hopes every Jewish cadet can find the same sense of community she found through Hillel.
Hillel International Welcomes New Board Chair
Hillel International announced that Doug Berman will begin a three-year term as chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding Lee Dranikoff. Berman has served on the board for six years, including as treasurer and chair of the finance committee, and also serves on Hillel’s Board of Governors. Outside of Hillel, he is the immediate past chair of the Jewish Federation of Broward County Board of Directors and is co-president of H.I.G. Capital.
California Faculty Union Looks to Roll Back Campus Protest Restrictions
The California Faculty Association is backing legislation to repeal a 2024 state law that requires public universities to enforce time, place, and manner limits on campus protests These limits prohibit violence, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. Jewish advocacy groups supported the original law in response to concerns about campus antisemitism and student safety during protests related to the Hamas-Israel war. Dozens of local Jewish organizations have submitted a joint opposition letter against the new bill.
Hillel of San Diego Engages 3,500 Students Across Four Campuses
Hillel of San Diego reaches 3,500 students across UC San Diego, San Diego State University, University of San Diego, and Cal State San Marcos. CEO and Executive Director Karen Parry said the organization has seen six years of sustained growth in student engagement, noting, “We built it, and they came,” as participation in Jewish life programming continues to expand.