At Duke University, students organized Passover seders and communal meals across campus, with programming supported through Jewish organizations including Hillel and Chabad. These events brought together students from a range of backgrounds to participate in traditional Passover rituals and gatherings designed to encourage community engagement.
Hillel Jewish University Center (JUC) in Pittsburgh marked its 25th anniversary with a celebration recognizing its integral role in Jewish campus life across the city. Students, alumni, and staff reflected on the organization’s history of programming and community-building, describing it as a “home away from home” for Jewish students.
Hillel at Ohio University (OU Hillel) and Ohio State University Hillel (OSU Hillel) are helping students stay connected to their Jewish identity through Passover traditions that blend religious observance with campus life. Executive Director Juli Goodman of OU Hillel emphasized that these events reflect Hillel’s student-driven approach: “Hillel really is the welcome center for the Jewish community. We want to let students try out different aspects of their identity and be comfortable in it.”
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
Hillel International brought together more than 150 students from its Israel Leadership Network (ILN) for the eighth annual Israel Summit, hosted by Penn Hillel. The gathering focused on leadership, connection, and education, celebrating pride in Israel and joyful Jewish life. Participants learned from experts and peers as they engaged in panels, storytelling, and conversations centered on student experiences and combating antisemitism.
Harvard Hillel unveiled “The People’s Plate,” a nine‑foot public art installation of a Passover seder plate at the center of campus that highlights diverse Jewish experiences through painted imagery tied to student and faculty stories. Created with local artist Michael Mittelman, the installation will remain on display through Thursday and aims to initiate conversation about belonging and identity on campus.