University of Georgia Student Finds Her Jewish Voice Through High Holidays at Hillel
Finding Community at Hillel During the High Holidays
Opinion: How Antisemitism on Campus Has Changed Since October 7th
In a recent opinion piece, Hillel International Senior Vice President of Campus Solutions Jon Falk examines how antisemitism on college campuses has evolved in the three years since Oct. 7, 2023. Falk identifies three shifts in the campus experience: overt antisemitism has become ambient, more antisemitic activity occurs in digital spaces, and anti-Israel activism and Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaigns extend into broader efforts to exclude Jewish students.
UMass Amherst Student Brings Jewish Ritual Leadership Back to Campus
Hillel International Expands Shabbat Opportunities at 130+ Hillels
New IU Hillel Director Focuses on Expanding Jewish Community
Hillel International and Repair the World’s Bridging Service Fellowship Returns for Second Year
Hillel International and Repair the World’s Bridging Service Fellowship returns to Binghamton University for a second year, bringing Jewish and non-Jewish students together through volunteer service, cohort learning, and opportunities to build relationships. The national program, which helps students connect with their local community and with one another, is bringing together 218 fellows across 16 campuses.
Hillel International Welcomes Its 10th Student Cabinet Cohort at Annual Gathering
Hillel International welcomed its 10th Student Cabinet cohort to Washington, D.C., bringing together 20 Jewish student leaders from campuses around the world. During the annual summit, students built relationships with one another, deepened their understanding of Hillel International as an organization, and strengthened their communications and leadership skills ahead of their role as cabinet members this academic year.
Welcome Week Brings Jewish Students Together on Campus
Hundreds of campus Hillels are welcoming thousands of Jewish students to college with events that make it easy to meet new people and become part of their Jewish communities from day one. Programs like early move-ins, Shabbat dinners, and campfires offer a way for students to make Hillel a meaningful part of their campus lives from the moment they arrive.
Baltimore Hillels Help Jewish Students Find Community on Campus
As Jewish students begin a new academic year, Hillels across the greater Baltimore area are creating opportunities for them to meet new friends, build community, and find a home on campus. From move-in week coffee stands and bagel brunches to one-on-one conversations, Hillel staff and student leaders focus on helping students feel welcomed and connected. “At the start of the year, it’s important for Hillel to show up as an indelible part of campus life for all students and to meet as many people as possible,” said Rabbi Josh Snyder, executive director of Goucher College Hillel.
New Hillel Director Looks to Build Community at Ithaca College
Calle Schueler stepped into the role of executive director of Hillel at Ithaca College this summer, bringing experience in Jewish education, student engagement, and community building. Schueler hopes to make Hillel a place where students can drop in, connect with others, and take an active role in shaping Jewish life on campus. “I want students to increasingly see themselves as creators of campus community, not consumers of programming,” they said.
UA Hillel Welcomes New Students and New Leadership
University of Arizona Hillel is starting the fall semester with a new leadership team, including Executive Director Shoshi Lipschultz, a University of Arizona alumna; Israel Fellow Yahel Ben Sason; and Engagement Associate Eli Ovadya. The new team welcomed first-year Wildcats at FreshFest and kicked off the semester with a communal Shabbat.