The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) announced the results of an investigation that uncovered a network of 30 Wikipedia editors – volunteer moderators for the popular information websites – who worked together to publish anti-Israel narratives and antisemitic content across the platform, in violation of the site’s policies. According to the ADL report, these editors contributed at twice the rate of typical users and communicated 18 times more frequently to manipulate articles.

The White House has extended Columbia University’s deadline to meet its demands regarding addressing campus antisemitism in order to restore $400 million in federal grant funding. The government’s demands for Columbia include banning masks at protests; increasing campus police authority; and placing the Middle East, South Asian, and African Studies department under external oversight.

After weeks of failed negotiations to reach an extension of a ceasefire agreement that expired on March 1, Israel launched new airstrikes against Hamas with the goals of degrading Hamas leadership and freeing the 59 hostages still remaining in Gaza. Israeli officials condemned Hamas for violating the terms of the ceasefire agreement, while the Hostage Families Forum called on Israeli citizens to join an emergency protest against the resumption of hostilities.

Cornell University is considering suspending its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), along with students who disrupted a “Pathways to Peace” panel featuring Israeli, Palestinian, and American leaders. The protest, led by SJP, drew condemnation from the university, with Interim President Michael Kotlikoff stressing that such actions hinder open dialogue.

Hillel of Staten Island has opened dedicated spaces at both the College of Staten Island and Wagner College to enrich the Jewish student experience. These areas provide students with opportunities for social, educational, and cultural engagement within their academic environments, and have already led to increased student engagement and community experiences.

In a recent update, Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International, discussed the organization’s work to combat antisemitism and empower Jewish student leadership. He highlighted key initiatives, including the Northeast Hillels A Cappella Competition and the Hillel International Israel Summit, as well as Hillel’s global growth. Lehman emphasized these efforts as essential to creating a strong Jewish campus community for students.