Eight University of Michigan Anti-Israel Activists Indicted on Counts of Vandalism and Threats
Expanding Jewish Campus Engagement Beyond The “Coffee Date”
Jewish College Students Build Global Connections Through Hillel’s Birthright Trips
Each year, thousands of Jewish college students participate in Birthright Israel trips with their campus Hillels, connecting with peers and Jewish communities around the world. University of Kansas Hillel recently completed its Birthright Israel trip, where students traveled from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, visited historical and modern sites, and took part in hands-on volunteering while meeting and learning alongside other Jewish students.
University of Arizona Student Reflects on Hillel International Internship
Unity Dinners Connect Black and Jewish College Students Across U.S. Campuses
Hillel International Expands Israel Education Initiatives to Support College Students
Hillel’s Student Leadership Passport Brings Student Voices to “Never Is Now” Summit
Hillel International’s Student Leadership Passport program brought over 60 Jewish student leaders from around the world to ADL’s annual “Never Is Now” summit, a gathering that included four thousand attendees focused on combating antisemitism. The Leadership Passport offers students access to major Jewish communal spaces, where they share firsthand campus experiences and engage in conversations about the future of Jewish life.
Former Hillel Student President Leila Kramer Becomes Patient Rights Producer
Leila Kramer, a 20-year-old from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and former Hillel president, has taken on a new role as an executive producer and on-camera talent at the National Library of Patient Rights and Advocacy, providing information to those navigating the health care system. Kramer credits her experience with Hillel at the University of Hartford with preparing her for public facing and leadership opportunities.
Michigan Hillel Celebrates 100 Years of Jewish Student Life and Community
Michigan Hillel marked its 100th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations that brought together students, alumni, and community members to honor a century of Jewish life on campus. Held in the aftermath of an antisemitic attack on Detroit-area synagogue Temple Israel, there were moments of support as attendees processed the news and reflected on Michigan Hillel’s role as a place of resilience and vibrant Jewish life. The weekend’s events included a Mega Shabbat Dinner at Michigan’s football stadium that drew nearly 800 guests and a panel with notable alumni.
San Jose State Investigates Graffiti Calling for Eradication of Jews
University police at San Jose State University are investigating graffiti found on building walls that called for the “eradication of Jews,” along with other hateful and violent language. The graffiti targeted multiple communities, including Jewish, Muslim, and Asian groups. University officials say they have not identified a credible threat, but the incident raised safety concerns on campus.
Maryville University Hillel Brings on New Leader
Hillel at Maryville University is bringing on Johanna Elkana to lead Jewish student life on campus and to strengthen connections with the broader St. Louis Jewish community. Elkana holds experience in education and Jewish community work, and plans to expand programming, including Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations.
Stanford Students Compete for $30,000 in Hillel Social Impact Startup Competition
Stanford University students pitched startup ideas focused on social and environmental impact as part of a Hillel-sponsored entrepreneurship competition with a $30,000 prize. The contest invited undergraduates to submit business plans aligned with the Jewish value of tikkun olam, or repairing the world. The winning project used artificial intelligence to help identify wildfire risks, highlighting the competition’s focus on innovation and real-world impact.