San Luis Obispo Police Investigate Reported Hate Crime Against Cal Poly Jewish Fraternity
Grinspoon Hillel at Cornell Begins Construction on New Jewish Student Center
UCF Block Party Celebrating Jewish Culture Draws Hundreds of Students
Hundreds of students gathered at the University of Central Florida’s Memory Mall for a block party celebrating Jewish and Israeli culture. The event, hosted by UCF Hillel, featured food, music, games, and cultural activities designed to introduce students to Jewish traditions.
Tufts Hillel Celebrates Dedication of Two New Torah Scrolls
Speaker at NYC Public College Event Raises Antisemitism Concerns
Judge Overturns Sanctions Against Columbia Students Who Occupied Hamilton Hall
Chicago Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism Following Student Advocacy
U.S. and Israel Launch Attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in Strike
Future Jewish Students Explore Campus Life with Hillel at BBYO Convention
Stanford University Investigates Antisemitic Emails Sent to Jewish Students
The FBI and law enforcement are working with Stanford University to conduct an investigation after antisemitic emails targeted members of the Jewish community, including students involved with Hillel. An anonymous group claiming to be Stanford alumni sent the messages, which included conspiracy theories and threats against Jewish students. Hillel at Stanford Executive Director and Senior Rabbi Jessica Kirschner encouraged students to combat hate by being “proudly, deeply Jewish” and continuing to build Jewish community on campus.
Dartmouth Student Shares Persian Jewish Purim Traditions at Hillel
Dartmouth College student Julia Nikkhoo shared her Persian Jewish heritage with her community through Purim celebrations at Dartmouth Hillel. Growing up with family ties to Hamadan, Iran, a city traditionally associated with Queen Esther and Mordechai, she sees the Purim story as a connection to her ancestry. At Dartmouth Hillel’s annual Purim Ball, she shared Persian music and taught traditional dances, introducing other students to Persian Jewish culture.
Hillel JUC Launches New Israel Discussion Series
Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh (JUC) launched a five-week program called Inside Israel, bringing together students from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University for dinner and discussion about Israel’s politics, society, and regional dynamics. Led by University of Pittsburgh students Eden Brunner and Tamar Franbuch, the program encourages participants to explore complex issues and engage with different perspectives in a respectful setting.
Advocacy Summit in Wisconsin Helps Jewish Students Grow as Campus Leaders
Jewish college students recently traveled to Wisconsin for a student advocacy summit where they met with state legislators, a state supreme court justice, and Jewish community leaders to sharpen leadership skills, practice strategic communication, and craft action plans for addressing issues on campus.
Federal Government Sues UCLA Alleging University Let Antisemitism Fester
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil rights lawsuit against the University of California, accusing UCLA of creating a “hostile work environment” by failing to address antisemitic harassment against Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff after October 2023. In response, a UCLA spokesperson said the university has “taken concrete and significant steps” to combat antisemitism on its campus.
Black-Jewish Unity Dinners Build Bridges in Baltimore
Hillel International’s Black-Jewish Unity Dinners series, in partnership with Blue Square Alliance Against Hate and UNCF, recently returned to Baltimore, bringing together Black, Jewish, and Black and Jewish students from local colleges and universities. The evening focused on conversation over a shared meal, encouraging students to learn about the history of Black-Jewish relationships, build new connections, and confront antisemitism and racism. Organizers hope the event will spark stronger relationships and continued collaboration between the two communities.