Hillel Brings Over 150 Students Together for Annual Israel Summit
UC Berkeley Settlement: Zionist Bans May Violate University Policy
Former Hillel Student President Leila Kramer Becomes Patient Rights Producer
Federal Government Sues Harvard Over Antisemitism Allegations
The federal government filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing the school of failing to address antisemitism and permitting severe harassment of Jewish and Israeli students on campus, including physical assault, stalking, and exclusion from campus facilities. The complaint alleges Harvard “turned a blind eye” to antisemitism on campus, allowing anti-Israel protesters to violate rules “with impunity.” Harvard denied the claims and said it has taken “substantive, proactive steps to address the root causes of antisemitism” and enforces its anti-discrimination policies.
Hillel’s Student Leadership Passport Brings Student Voices to “Never Is Now” Summit
Michigan Hillel Celebrates 100 Years of Jewish Student Life and Community
San Jose State Investigates Graffiti Calling for Eradication of Jews
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.
Chicago Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism Following Student Advocacy
University of Chicago student and Hillel student leader Jake Rymer was instrumental in the Chicago City Council’s recent adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. The council voted to include the definition in Chicago’s municipal code, creating a clearer framework for identifying antisemitic discrimination. Chicago is the second-largest city in the United States to codify the IHRA definition of antisemitism, after Los Angeles.
San Luis Obispo Police Investigate Reported Hate Crime Against Cal Poly Jewish Fraternity
Police are investigating a reported hate crime targeting the Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi at California Polytechnic State University. According to university officials, a group of men drove by the fraternity house, shouted antisemitic slurs, entered the property, and one suspect punched a resident during a confrontation before fleeing. The San Luis Obispo Police Department is working to identify the suspects as the investigation continues. Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong said in a message to students and faculty that “hateful acts that target members of our Jewish community are hurtful, disgusting and simply unacceptable,” adding that antisemitism “has no place at our university.”
U.S. and Israel Launch Attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in Strike
The United States and Israel launched a joint attack on multiple locations in Iran, with the U.S. and Israeli governments announcing on Saturday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed as a result. Islamic Republic state media confirmed Khamenei’s death. On Sunday and Monday, waves of strikes on Islamic Republic governmental targets continued as the Islamic Republic retaliated with a barrage of missiles against Israel, nearby U.S. bases, and other countries in the region including the United Arab Emirates and Cyprus. This is a developing story.
Stanford University Investigates Antisemitic Emails Sent to Jewish Students
The FBI and law enforcement are working with Stanford University to conduct an investigation after antisemitic emails targeted members of the Jewish community, including students involved with Hillel. An anonymous group claiming to be Stanford alumni sent the messages, which included conspiracy theories and threats against Jewish students. Hillel at Stanford Executive Director and Senior Rabbi Jessica Kirschner encouraged students to combat hate by being “proudly, deeply Jewish” and continuing to build Jewish community on campus.