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
Columbia University Reaches Settlement in Antisemitism Lawsuit
Columbia University reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by Jewish students who alleged the school failed to address rising antisemitism on campus. The complaint claimed, in part, that the university did not adequately protect Jewish and Israeli students as incidents escalated in the aftermath of the October 7 terror attacks. As a result of the settlement, Columbia committed to expanding antisemitism-related programming, creating new Israel-related scholarships, and considering adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
Students from North Carolina Universities Gather at Black-Jewish Unity Dinner
The Black-Jewish Unity Dinner Series, hosted in partnership with Hillel International, Blue Square Alliance Against Hate, and UNCF, brought students from North Carolina colleges together for a gathering aimed at creating dialogue and confronting antisemitism and racism on campus. Over a shared meal, Black, Jewish, and Black and Jewish students discussed their identities and experiences, built relationships, and explored ways to address hate.
Grinspoon Hillel at Cornell Begins Construction on New Jewish Student Center
Grinspoon Hillel at Cornell broke ground on a new, state-of the -art Jewish student center, Harkavy Hall, which will serve as a hub for Jewish life on campus. The 24,000-square-foot building will include a Beit Midrash for Torah study, a kosher café, event space for Shabbat dinners, and areas for community gatherings.
Speaker at NYC Public College Event Raises Antisemitism Concerns
A recent event at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, hosted by the college’s Muslim Student Association, featured a speaker who has shared posts online promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories. Sheikh Abdelrahman Badawy circulated videos and posts in the past several weeks containing anti-Jewish conspiracies and mocking the Holocaust.
Tufts Hillel Celebrates Dedication of Two New Torah Scrolls
Tufts Hillel dedicated two Torah scrolls in a campus celebration marking a new chapter of Jewish life at Tufts University. Students, staff, and community members gathered for the ceremony, which included music, a procession with the Torah scrolls, and the completion of the final letters of both scrolls.
Judge Overturns Sanctions Against Columbia Students Who Occupied Hamilton Hall
A New York state judge overturned disciplinary sanctions against current and former Columbia University students who participated in the 2024 occupation of Hamilton Hall during an anti-Israel protest. The court ruled the university improperly relied on sealed arrest records when issuing suspensions, expulsions, and degree revocations. Columbia officials said they are reviewing the decision and considering next steps.