University of Arizona Student Reflects on Hillel International Internship
Hillel of Northern Nevada Builds Jewish Community at the University of Nevada
NYPD Arrests NYU Student Who Displayed Swastika Flag on Campus
Hillel International Expands Israel Education Initiatives to Support College Students
In response to the October 7th attacks and the increased need for trusted Jewish educators, Hillel International expanded its Israel education training to better equip campus professionals with the skills they need to support Jewish college students. Through initiatives like Masterclass: Israel and Sipurim, educators are learning how to facilitate honest conversations about complex topics. President and CEO Adam Lehman said students are seeking “trusted relationships, authentic conversation and educational communities strong enough to sustain both honesty and belonging.”
SJP at University of Colorado Boulder Calls for Release of 2025 Boulder Terror Attack Perpetrator
Champaign, Illinois Designates Honorary Street for Hillel Founder Rabbi Benjamin Frankel
Santa Barbara Hillel to Honor Jewish Community Leaders at Annual Hall of Fame Celebration
Hillel Leadership Passport Connects Students to High-Impact, National Convening on Jewish Security
Jewish leaders and college students gathered in Washington, D.C. for a two-day advocacy fly-in focused on strengthening security for the Jewish community. Hosted by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), participants met with members of Congress to advocate for federal legislation connected to JFNA’s Six Point Security Agenda. Through Hillel International’s Leadership Passport program, Jewish student leaders joined the fly-in to raise concerns about campus safety and bring student perspectives into national policy conversations.
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Senate Bill to Confront Antisemitism
Senators Jacky Rosen and James Lankford recently introduced the Jewish American Security Act, a bipartisan bill focused on combating antisemitism across multiple sectors, including on college campuses, online, and at Jewish institutions. The legislation would increase federal security funding for Jewish communities, require new federal strategies to address antisemitism on college campuses, and push social media platforms to provide more transparency reporting on how they moderate and limit antisemitic content. Jewish organizations across the political and denominational spectrums have publicly backed the proposal.
Drexel Hillel Assistant Director Builds Inclusive Jewish Community
Hannah Rosenberg, assistant director of Drexel Hillel, spoke with the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent about how her work helps Jewish students feel welcomed, supported, and connected on campus. Rosenberg said she creates space for students from all Jewish backgrounds to explore Jewish life, leadership, and tradition in ways that feel meaningful to them.
Harvard Seeks Dismissal of Federal Antisemitism Lawsuit
Harvard University asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the federal government that accuses the school of violating civil rights law by failing to adequately address antisemitism on campus. In its filing, Harvard argued that the government’s claims mischaracterize its response and ignore the steps it has taken to address harassment and protect Jewish and Israeli students under Title VI.
Hillel at ASU Marks 80 Years of Jewish Life on Campus
Hillel at Arizona State University is marking 80 years of Jewish life on campus, highlighting its role in supporting Jewish students through community programming, leadership development, and campus engagement. The organization has grown alongside the university’s Jewish population and continues to serve as a hub for religious, cultural, and social connection.
Hillel Centers Student Leadership Amid Rising Antisemitism
In a recent interview with the Cleveland Jewish News, Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman shared that Hillel is expanding leadership development and community-building programs for students as campuses continue to confront antisemitism. He said the most effective response to anti-Jewish hate is “creating opportunities for Jewish joy, purpose and meaning through… pluralistic, inclusive communities.”