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
Student Leaders Build Bridges at Super Bowl LX Black-Jewish Unity Summit
Hillel International co-hosted the second annual Black-Jewish Unity Summit during the Super Bowl LX weekend in partnership with the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate and the UNCF. The summit brought together student athletes and Black, Jewish, and Black and Jewish student leaders to build dialogue and discuss how to combat hate on campus. With featured speakers like New York Giants’ outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux and former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho, the summit aimed to revitalize the historical alliance between the communities.
Survey Finds One in Three American Jews Experienced Antisemitism in 2025
American Jewish Committee (AJC)’s State of Antisemitism Report found that 31% of U.S. Jews reported being targeted by antisemitism – either a physical attack, in person remark, vandalism, or online messaging – in 2025. The data, consistent with a similar survey conducted in 2024, suggests that American Jews could be experiencing a distressing new normal, according to AJC. Other findings show that two-thirds of respondents still feel less secure in the United States than a year ago and more than half avoid specific behaviors that may identify them as Jewish.
Northwestern and Evanston Jewish Communities Come Together for Inclusive Mega Shabbat
Around 700 students, alumni, and Evanston community members gathered for an annual Mega Shabbat, a large-scale dinner hosted by Northwestern Hillel and local partners. Organizers used the event to strengthen campus and community ties, and create a visible Jewish space centered on shared ritual, food, and student leadership.
Students Turn Yellow Ribbons into Art as Final Slain Hostage Returns Home
Jewish students from across the Bay Area gathered for a ceremony hosted by San Francisco Hillel that used artwork to help students process October 7th and its aftermath. Participants attached their yellow ribbons, pins, and dog tags to a paper-mache tree, marking a significant milestone as all the hostages, living and deceased, have been returned home.
Northwestern University Investigates Reports of Nazi Symbols Found On Campus
Northwestern University launched an investigation with local police after several Nazi symbols were found in multiple locations on the Evanston campus. A spokesperson for the school noted that all symbols have been removed or painted over and they have identified a suspect they believe to be unaffiliated with Northwestern. Northwestern Hillel Executive Director Michael Simon said that they “appreciate the university addressing this promptly and with the seriousness it deserves.”
UCLA Hillel Brings Students and Leaders Together to Celebrate Resilience
UCLA Hillel was joined by guests including Chancellor Julio Frenk, Distinguished Professor Stuart Gabriel, and assembly member Jesse Gabriel for a “Celebration of Jewish Resilience” program. The event focused on defining resilience as a proactive pursuit of visibility rather than quiet endurance, specifically addressing the rise in campus antisemitism since October 7. Speakers highlighted the roles of Hillel, university leadership, and student advocacy in building visible, supported Jewish communities.