Montreal College Cancels Holocaust Commemoration, Cites Security Concerns
Hillel JUC Celebrates 25 Years As a Home Away From Home
Fourth Annual Content Creators Forum Brings Together Over 100 Jewish Student Creators
More than 100 Jewish student creators gathered in New York City for Hillel’s fourth annual Content Creators Forum, a multi-day program focused on digital storytelling and community-building. Participants took part in hands-on workshops, storytelling immersives, and media training sessions led by established professionals and creators, including Jake “Silly Jake” Goldberg, with a focus on sharing Jewish identity and experiences online. The forum also offered opportunities for mentorship and collaboration, equipping students with tools to create content that amplifies Jewish voices across platforms.
Duke University Students Host Passover Seders Across Campus
Jewish Leaders Raise Concerns Over U.S. Senate Candidate’s Involvement With Hasan Piker
Rutgers Hillel Honors Rabbi Esther Reed’s 25 Years of Service
Springboard Fellow Designs Interactive Holocaust Education Initiative
Hillel’s Experts Share Guidance for Choosing a College with Confidence
Arson Attack Destroys Jewish Ambulances in London; Two Suspects Arrested
UC Berkeley Settlement: Zionist Bans May Violate University Policy
The University of Texas at Dallas Suspends SJP Chapter
The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) suspended its Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter for one year following a disciplinary process tied to disruptions during the university’s spring 2025 commencement ceremony. The decision removes the group’s status as a registered student organization and bars it from hosting events or reserving campus space until February 2027.
Alabama College Students Gather for Black-Jewish Unity Dinner
Hillel International partnered with the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate and UNCF to bring students from Alabama colleges together for a Unity Dinner focused on strengthening relationships between Jewish, Black, and Black and Jewish students through open discussions about identity-based challenges.
Hillel Brings Over 150 Students Together for Annual Israel Summit
Hillel International brought together more than 150 students from its Israel Leadership Network (ILN) for the eighth annual Israel Summit, hosted by Penn Hillel. The gathering focused on leadership, connection, and education, celebrating pride in Israel and joyful Jewish life. Participants learned from experts and peers as they engaged in panels, storytelling, and conversations centered on student experiences and combating antisemitism.
Cornell President Rejects Student Resolution to Cut Ties with The Technion
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff rejected a student government resolution that called for an end to the university’s academic partnership with The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The resolution, approved by the Student Assembly, faced criticism for singling out one institution and conflicting with Cornell’s commitment to academic freedom. Kotlikoff called the proposal politically biased and inconsistent with the university’s values.
Harvard Hillel Unveils “The People’s Plate” Art Installation Highlighting Jewish Experiences
Harvard Hillel unveiled “The People’s Plate,” a nine‑foot public art installation of a Passover seder plate at the center of campus that highlights diverse Jewish experiences through painted imagery tied to student and faculty stories. Created with local artist Michael Mittelman, the installation will remain on display through Thursday and aims to initiate conversation about belonging and identity on campus.
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.