Brown University Celebrates 130 Years of Jewish Life on Campus
University of Maryland Student Government Passes Symbolic Resolution Calling to Ban IDF Soldiers from Campus
University of Wyoming Investigates Second Recent Antisemitic Incident
Editorial in The Harvard Crimson Suggests That it’s Okay to “Let Go of Zionist Friends”
In a recent opinion piece, a Harvard student published advice in the student newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, suggesting it is acceptable to end friendships with peers solely because they identify as “Zionists.” In response, The Crimson received dozens of letters to the editors rebutting the idea that it is okay to shun other students because of their faith, religious beliefs, or connection to the Jewish state. One of the responses was written by the Executive Committee of the Harvard Chaplains, who said that they are “profoundly troubled by any normalization of shunning or socially ostracizing individuals or groups based on their religious identity.”
Cornell Agrees to Pay $60 Million Settlement to Unfreeze Federal Funds
Houston Hillel Board Members Join Weekly Student Gathering
Hillel International Hosts Israel Leadership Network Shabbaton
Body of Slain Hostage Returned, Identified as Tanzanian National Joshua Loitu Mollel
Claremont Hillel to Open First Dedicated Hillel Building in Spring of 2026
Cornell University Graduate Student Union Advances BDS Resolution
Cornell Student Newspaper Removes Antisemitic Artwork Submitted by Professor
The Cornell Daily Sun, Cornell University’s student newspaper, removed a piece of artwork from its publication after it depicted a figure bearing a bloody Star of David with the Nazi “SS” symbol etched onto its back. The artwork, submitted by a Cornell professor, was taken down following intense backlash from the Cornell community.
Last Five Former Hostages Discharged From Hospital and Head Home
Five former Israeli hostages—Segev Kalfon, Bar Kuperstein, Eitan Mor, Evyatar David, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal—were discharged from hospitals and received jubilant welcomes upon returning to their homes after over two years in Hamas captivity. Kalfon, 26, was greeted by well-wishers in Dimona, where banners reading “Segev, it’s so good that you’ve come home” were displayed. The hostages had been tortured, starved, and isolated during their time in captivity.
New York Law School Orders Removal of Antisemitic Social Media Post
New York Law School ordered two student groups to remove antisemitic social media posts after determining the content was offensive to Jewish and Israeli students. The administration warned that failure to comply could result in suspension or loss of the groups’ campus charters.
Federal Judge Upholds Northwestern’s Right to Enforce Antisemitism Training Requirement
A federal judge in Chicago allowed Northwestern University to block enrollment for students who declined to complete a required antisemitism training video. The training, produced by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago, did not require students to agree with its contents, but 16 students currently have a freeze on their enrollment for refusing to watch it. The decision came in response to a lawsuit claiming the training discriminated against Palestinian and Arab students, which the judge rejected, finding no evidence of discriminatory intent by the university.
Seven Out of Nine Universities Reject White House “Compact” Funding Proposal
The White House proposed a deal known as the “Compact” to 10 top U.S. universities, offering preferential federal funding in exchange for policy changes — such as capping international student enrollment and banning consideration of race or gender in admissions. The plan has been rejected by eight of the 10 institutions offered this deal, including Brown University, MIT, and Dartmouth, all of whom cited concerns about academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and merit-based research funding.
Masked Anti-Zionist Protestors Disrupt October 7th Memorial at Pomona College
Masked protesters disrupted an October 7th memorial event at Pomona College, entering a closed lecture hall room through an emergency exit and shouting “Zionists not welcome.”. Pomona College President Gabrielle Starr and Vice President Avis Hinkson said the college is investigating the incident. Claremont Hillel added that it is working with the Pomona administration to prevent such incidents and ensure that Hillel events remain “a safe and welcoming space for Jewish life on campus.”