University of Arizona Student Reflects on Hillel International Internship
Hillel of Northern Nevada Builds Jewish Community at the University of Nevada
NYPD Arrests NYU Student Who Displayed Swastika Flag on Campus
Hillel International Expands Israel Education Initiatives to Support College Students
In response to the October 7th attacks and the increased need for trusted Jewish educators, Hillel International expanded its Israel education training to better equip campus professionals with the skills they need to support Jewish college students. Through initiatives like Masterclass: Israel and Sipurim, educators are learning how to facilitate honest conversations about complex topics. President and CEO Adam Lehman said students are seeking “trusted relationships, authentic conversation and educational communities strong enough to sustain both honesty and belonging.”
SJP at University of Colorado Boulder Calls for Release of 2025 Boulder Terror Attack Perpetrator
Champaign, Illinois Designates Honorary Street for Hillel Founder Rabbi Benjamin Frankel
Santa Barbara Hillel to Honor Jewish Community Leaders at Annual Hall of Fame Celebration
University of Wisconsin Student Government Passes Anti-Israel Divestment Resolution
The Associated Students of Madison passed a resolution calling on the University of Wisconsin System to divest from companies tied to Israel and other entities, drawing criticism from university officials. UW leaders said the resolution included demands that conflict with state law and called the legislation disappointing. Jewish students opposed to the measure staged a walkout during the meeting. In a statement, UW Hillel thanked the university for condemning the resolution and praised the students who walked out, “Hillel at UW-Madison is deeply disappointed that ASM voted to pass the antisemitic BDS resolution. We’re so proud of our students who stood up against the divisive resolution by attending, writing statements, and speaking at ASM.”
WashU Hillel Prepares to Host 300 Students for First Night Passover Seder
WashU Hillel is bringing hundreds of students together for Passover seders featuring traditional symbolic foods and kosher meals. The events connect students to Jewish tradition, while fostering community and celebration on campus. Hillel is also running a “Do Your Own Seder” program, allowing students to host friends in their homes with Hillel providing food or subsidizing grocery costs
[Opinion] Why the Question of Campus Antisemitism Needs a New Perspective
In this opinion piece, Executive Director of Columbia Barnard Hillel Brian Cohen says that the key question for Jewish students is not whether antisemitism exists on campus, but how universities respond when it shows up. He highlights the strength of campus support systems and Jewish life infrastructure, including professional staff, student organizations, and community programming, as factors that shape students’ safety and ability to thrive. Cohen states that a school’s commitment to action and support for Jewish engagement is a critical part of the full picture of Jewish life.
Arson Attack Destroys Jewish Ambulances in London; Two Suspects Arrested
British police have arrested two suspects on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following an attack in which four ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer emergency organization, Hatzola, were set on fire in north London. No injuries were reported in what British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called a “deeply shocking antisemitism arson attack.” As the investigation continues, police are probing a claim of responsibility by a group with suspected links to pro-Iran networks.
The University of Texas at Dallas Suspends SJP Chapter
The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) suspended its Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter for one year following a disciplinary process tied to disruptions during the university’s spring 2025 commencement ceremony. The decision removes the group’s status as a registered student organization and bars it from hosting events or reserving campus space until February 2027.
Alabama College Students Gather for Black-Jewish Unity Dinner
Hillel International partnered with the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate and UNCF to bring students from Alabama colleges together for a Unity Dinner focused on strengthening relationships between Jewish, Black, and Black and Jewish students through open discussions about identity-based challenges.