Eight University of Michigan Anti-Israel Activists Indicted on Counts of Vandalism and Threats
Expanding Jewish Campus Engagement Beyond The “Coffee Date”
Jewish College Students Build Global Connections Through Hillel’s Birthright Trips
Each year, thousands of Jewish college students participate in Birthright Israel trips with their campus Hillels, connecting with peers and Jewish communities around the world. University of Kansas Hillel recently completed its Birthright Israel trip, where students traveled from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, visited historical and modern sites, and took part in hands-on volunteering while meeting and learning alongside other Jewish students.
University of Arizona Student Reflects on Hillel International Internship
Unity Dinners Connect Black and Jewish College Students Across U.S. Campuses
Hillel International Expands Israel Education Initiatives to Support College Students
Southern Methodist University Hillel Grows Jewish Belonging and Safety on Campus Amid Rise in Antisemitism
Hillel at Southern Methodist University and campus leaders are helping Jewish students feel safe and supported following heightened security concerns at the school. In addition to working with campus police to increase patrols and coordination around Jewish student spaces, Hillel has expanded programming and visibility to show students there is a thriving Jewish community for them at the university. “Ever since coming to SMU, I’ve embraced my Jewish identity even more because [Hillel] gave me a place to feel like I’m at home. I really love it,” said second-year student Jaden Simkins.
Hillel of Northern Nevada Builds Jewish Community at the University of Nevada
Hillel of Northern Nevada brings Jewish students together through weekly Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and social events ranging from mini golf to craft nights. The organization serves students at the University of Nevada, Reno and other northern Nevada campuses, helping them build community and stay connected to Jewish life while away from home.
SJP at University of Colorado Boulder Calls for Release of 2025 Boulder Terror Attack Perpetrator
Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Colorado Boulder drew condemnation from CU Boulder and others after they published a statement calling for the release of the perpetrator of the 2025 firebombing attack that killed an 82-year-old woman and injured more than a dozen others. The statement described the violence as “resistance,” prompting strong reaction from the university, state officials, and community members. “[SJP’s] reprehensible rhetoric causes real harm to Jewish students on our campus — students who are still grieving, still healing, and still showing up every day with courage and pride. We are in close contact with CU administrators and are committed to making sure our community feels supported,” CU Boulder Hillel said.
NYPD Arrests NYU Student Who Displayed Swastika Flag on Campus
The NYPD arrested an NYU student and charged him with hate crimes and trespassing, among other charges, after authorities linked him to the display of a flag featuring swastikas and a Star of David on the university’s Steinhardt building during graduation festivities. An NYU spokesperson said it will also pursue disciplinary action, which could include expulsion or revocation of the student’s degree.
Champaign, Illinois Designates Honorary Street for Hillel Founder Rabbi Benjamin Frankel
In a recent article, Hillel professionals reflected on the designation of Honorary Rabbi Ben Frankel Way, recognizing the rabbi who founded the world’s first Hillel at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1923. The recognition highlights Frankel’s legacy and the growth of Hillel from a campus organization serving a few hundred Jewish students into a global movement that now reaches students on hundreds of campuses worldwide. “It’s a reminder that one person with one little idea can make amazing, huge things happen,” said Rabbi Ben Berger, Hillel International’s senior vice president of Jewish Education, Community, and Culture.
“Nobody Wants This” Actress Jackie Tohn Discusses Jewish Identity and Career at Northwestern Hillel
Actress Jackie Tohn spoke at a Northwestern Hillel event organized by students, where she reflected on her path from child actor to television star and discussed the connection she found between her Jewish identity and her role as Esther Roklov in “Nobody Wants This,” Tohn also spoke about discovering she had the BRCA1 gene mutation, increasing her risk of breast cancer, and why she hopes to spread awareness about genetic testing.