Opinion: Jewish American Heritage Month Led Me Back to My Jewish Identity
GW Hillel Professional Noah Scholl Builds Student Connections Through Campus Engagement
OSU Hillel to Host Centennial Event at Campus Stadium
NFL Leaders Encourage Black And Jewish Students To Build Connections Through Unity Event
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft, and two-time Super Bowl champion Charlie Batch joined Black, Jewish, and Black and Jewish student leaders in Pittsburgh for a Unity Dinner focused on dialogue, leadership, and relationship-building. The event, hosted in partnership by Blue Square Alliance Against Hate, Hillel International, UNCF, the NFL, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, was timed with the NFL draft and included a fireside chat, shared dinner, and facilitated discussions. A follow-up event also gave participants the opportunity to visit the site of the rebuilding of the Tree of Life synagogue, where they reflected on the 2018 attack and its impact on the Pittsburgh Jewish community.
Federal Court Pauses Ruling Requiring Penn To Turn Over List of Jewish Students, Faculty
Dartmouth Hillel Hosts Inaugural Ivy League Jewish Leadership Conference
Touro University Launches Institute To Address Antisemitism On College Campuses
[Opinion] Crackdowns on Campus Encampments Haven’t Curbed Antisemitism
Campus Unity Dinners Bring Black and Jewish Students Together
UCLA Student Government Condemns Event With Former Hostage Omer Shem Tov
Springboard Fellow Designs Interactive Holocaust Education Initiative
Kate Hartman, the Springboard Fellow at George Mason University Hillel, led immersive Holocaust education efforts for Yom HaShoah this year, designing programming to deepen student engagement with historical memory. Drawing on her own experiences studying the Holocaust, she created a campus “gallery walk” inspired by stolpersteine, memorial stones placed across Europe to honor victims of the Holocaust.
Brandeis Study Finds Nearly Half of Jewish Students Experience Antisemitism on Campus
A new study from Brandeis University found that 47% of Jewish college students reported experiencing antisemitism on campus. The survey also examined how students define antisemitism, including when criticism of Israel crosses into hostility toward Jews. Researchers said the findings reflect a broader rise in antisemitic incidents and continued challenges for Jewish students navigating campus life.
Rutgers Hillel Honors Rabbi Esther Reed’s 25 Years of Service
Rutgers Hillel will honor Rabbi Esther Reed as she steps down after nearly 25 years with the organization. Rabbi Reed served as chief operating officer and a central leader in campus Jewish life. She helped expand student engagement, strengthen programming, and guide Rutgers Hillel through periods of growth and change. Members of the community will recognize her contributions at an upcoming event celebrating her long-standing impact on Jewish student life.
Former Hostage Omer Shem-Tov Speaks at The Ohio State University
Omer Shem-Tov, an Israeli who was held hostage by Hamas for over 500 days following the October 7th attacks, recently spoke at The Ohio State University. He shared his experience in captivity, including time spent in underground tunnels, and described how it reshaped his outlook on identity and resilience. The event drew nearly 350 students and community members, and attendees said Shem-Tov’s remarks exemplified “faith and resilience.”
Duke University Students Host Passover Seders Across Campus
At Duke University, students organized Passover seders and communal meals across campus, with programming supported through Jewish organizations including Hillel and Chabad. These events brought together students from a range of backgrounds to participate in traditional Passover rituals and gatherings designed to encourage community engagement.
Jewish Leaders Raise Concerns Over U.S. Senate Candidate’s Involvement With Hasan Piker
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s decision to campaign with controversial public figure Hasan Piker has prompted criticism from Jewish leaders, who cite Piker’s past antisemitic statements about Israel, 9/11, and Jewish communities. Michigan State University Hillel expressed strong concern over Piker’s planned campus appearance, describing it as deeply troubling.