Celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month by Embracing Complex Identities
Deni Avdija Earns Spot in 2026 NBA All-Star Game
Jewish Students in the Pacific Northwest Find Community and Meaning at Snowy Hillel Retreat
Jewish students from seven Northwestern campuses gathered at Mount Hood for a “Summit in the Snow,” where they forged new friendships, explored Jewish values, and served others by assembling care kits for people experiencing homelessness. Shared activities like skiing and community-building deepened connections and left attendees inspired to bring that sense of belonging back to their own campuses.
Service Partnerships Offer Pathway to Make a Difference, Counter Isolation
California Campus Hillels Mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day Alongside Survivors
Columbia University Appoints Jennifer Mnookin as New President
Florida Lawmakers Propose Bipartisan Expansion of Jewish Campus Safety Initiative
Florida legislators Sen. Alexis Calatayud and Rep. Allison Tant are championing a bipartisan plan to enhance security and support for Jewish students at universities statewide. The Florida Hillels Jewish Student Safety Initiative would expand from three universities to seven, with an estimated reach of more than 25,000 Jewish college students. The program combines stronger safety improvements with education, relationships, and support services to help Jewish students feel connected, supported, and empowered.
Remains of Final Slain Hostage, Ran Gvili, Returned Home to Israel
The IDF located and retrieved the remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili — the last remaining Israeli hostage taken captive on October 7, 2023 — returning him to Israel for burial after 843 days. His family and national leaders honored his service and sacrifice, noting that his return marks the end of the hostage crisis.
ADL Report Finds Anti-Israel Student Groups and Others Promote Propaganda from Terrorists, Including Hamas
An Anti‑Defamation League (ADL) report finds that some U.S. groups and campus organizations have amplified propaganda directly sourced from terrorist organizations like Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, including videos and imagery. The ADL warns that this trend normalizes extremist messaging in mainstream online spaces and urges stronger enforcement of social media policies on sharing content from terror groups.
Hundreds of Jewish Student Leaders in Canada Gather for First National Shabbaton in 20 Years
Over 350 Jewish college students and campus professionals from more than 25 colleges and universities across Canada took part in a national Shabbaton in Toronto, the first event of its kind in nearly two decades. Powered by Hillel Ontario, the weekend brought together students for a national convergence focused on prayer, learning, and community building with the goal of strengthening Jewish identity and joy, and fostering lifelong connections.
Over 150 Jewish Faculty at Penn Back University In Response to Federal Antisemitism Dispute
More than 150 Jewish faculty members at the University of Pennsylvania filed an amicus brief supporting the university’s response to a federal lawsuit involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Faculty members expressed concern over the scope of the EEOC’s subpoena requesting information about Jewish students, faculty, and groups, citing risks to safety, and the historical implications of collecting information about Jewish individuals.
Ohio State Hillel Poland Trip Connects Students to Jewish History and Pride
Jewish students at The Ohio State University Hillel students took part in a trip to Poland, where they visited Holocaust memorials and historic Jewish sites that highlighted both the tragedy of the Holocaust and the endurance of Jewish life. The experience encouraged students to reflect deeply on Jewish history, resilience, and personal identity, leaving many with a stronger connection to their heritage.