Hillel International Welcomes Its 10th Student Cabinet Cohort at Annual Gathering
UC Berkeley Hillel to Celebrate 100 Years of Jewish Student Life
Northeastern Hillel Mourns Longtime Supporter Richard Lesser
Clemson University Launches Its First Professionally Staffed Hillel
Clemson University’s first professionally staffed Hillel will open this fall, expanding Jewish programming, support, and leadership opportunities for its growing community of Jewish students. Jewish student participation at Clemson has increased fivefold in recent years, with an estimated 500 Jewish undergraduates now on campus. “Clemson’s growing Jewish student community deserves a professionally staffed Hillel that can provide Jewish students their fuller opportunities for Jewish joy, pride, and leadership,” said Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman.
Pitt Student Ashley Mason Joins Hillel International Student Cabinet
Hillel Ontario CEO Advocates for Stronger Jewish Campus Life Amid Antisemitism
Welcome Week Brings Jewish Students Together on Campus
Duke University Establishes Permanent Campus Rabbi Role with $2.5 Million Endowment
Hillel International Awards More Than $350,000 to Largest-Ever Scholarship Cohort
Hillel and Jewish Greek Life Work Together to Help Students Build Community on Campus
Federal Government Investigates Claims of Antisemitic Harassment at San Jose and San Francisco State Universities
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened investigations into San Francisco State University and San Jose State University over allegations that the universities failed to address antisemitic harassment on their campuses. Both universities maintain their commitment to campus safety and deny the allegations.
Report Finds Canadian Jewish College Students Experienced Widespread Antisemitism
A new report commissioned by the Canadian government found that 95% of Jewish university students surveyed in Canada experienced or witnessed antisemitism on campus over the past year. The report also found that many students changed how openly they expressed their Jewish identity because of their campus experiences.
OSU Hillel Leaders Visit Israel With an Eye Towards Strengthening Campus Programming
Staff members from The Ohio State University Hillel, led by CEO Naomi Lamb, recently completed a weeklong educational program at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. During the program, participants engaged in intensive study of contemporary Israeli society and explored new approaches to strengthening Jewish life and educational initiatives on campus. Reflecting on the experience, Lamb emphasized that “Israel education really isn’t one size fits all.”
Over 95% of Canadian Jewish University Students Report Experiencing Antisemitism
A new Canadian Heritage report surveyed about 900 Jewish university students across Canada and found that 95.7% had experienced or witnessed antisemitism. The report found that 70% said their universities did not take antisemitism seriously, while one in four students reported experiencing or witnessing physical violence against Jews. Students also reported Holocaust denial or distortion, discriminatory treatment, intimidation, and antisemitic or biased classroom content. In a post on Instagram, Hillel Ontario responded saying “…antisemitism on Canadian campuses is not episodic or peripheral—it is persistent and proliferating, and on some campuses has become a normalized and systemic feature of campus life.”
Man Accused of Burning Mezuzah at Berkeley Hillel Convicted of Hate Crime
A California jury found David William Denton guilty of arson and vandalism for setting a mezuzah at the entrance of the Berkeley Hillel on fire earlier this year. A judge subsequently recategorized the conviction as a hate crime. “Targeting and burning a sacred religious symbol is an act that can cause harm far beyond the physical damage itself… People of every faith should be able to practice their religion and gather in their communities without fear of intimidation,” said Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
Syracuse University Distinguished Graduate Shares Advice for Incoming First-Year Students
Sadie Meyer, a 2026 graduate of Syracuse University, University Scholar for her graduating class, and the student speaker at Syracuse University’s 2026 commencement ceremony, shared five tips for incoming first-year students. Drawing from her college experience, Meyer encouraged students to step outside their comfort zones, build meaningful relationships, and connect with their campus Jewish community.