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
Hillel’s Experts Share Guidance for Choosing a College with Confidence
Hillel International brought together college counselors, campus leaders, and students for a Virtual College Prep Series session on navigating the final stages of the college decision process. Speakers encouraged students to look beyond rankings and focus on factors that shape daily life, including campus environment and community. They also emphasized the importance of exploring Jewish life on campus and understanding how universities respond to antisemitism when making a final decision.
Hillel’s Student Leadership Passport Brings Student Voices to “Never Is Now” Summit
Hillel International’s Student Leadership Passport program brought over 60 Jewish student leaders from around the world to ADL’s annual “Never Is Now” summit, a gathering that included four thousand attendees focused on combating antisemitism. The Leadership Passport offers students access to major Jewish communal spaces, where they share firsthand campus experiences and engage in conversations about the future of Jewish life.
Former Hillel Student President Leila Kramer Becomes Patient Rights Producer
Leila Kramer, a 20-year-old from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and former Hillel president, has taken on a new role as an executive producer and on-camera talent at the National Library of Patient Rights and Advocacy, providing information to those navigating the health care system. Kramer credits her experience with Hillel at the University of Hartford with preparing her for public facing and leadership opportunities.
Michigan Hillel Celebrates 100 Years of Jewish Student Life and Community
Michigan Hillel marked its 100th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations that brought together students, alumni, and community members to honor a century of Jewish life on campus. Held in the aftermath of an antisemitic attack on Detroit-area synagogue Temple Israel, there were moments of support as attendees processed the news and reflected on Michigan Hillel’s role as a place of resilience and vibrant Jewish life. The weekend’s events included a Mega Shabbat Dinner at Michigan’s football stadium that drew nearly 800 guests and a panel with notable alumni.
San Jose State Investigates Graffiti Calling for Eradication of Jews
University police at San Jose State University are investigating graffiti found on building walls that called for the “eradication of Jews,” along with other hateful and violent language. The graffiti targeted multiple communities, including Jewish, Muslim, and Asian groups. University officials say they have not identified a credible threat, but the incident raised safety concerns on campus.
Maryville University Hillel Brings on New Leader
Hillel at Maryville University is bringing on Johanna Elkana to lead Jewish student life on campus and to strengthen connections with the broader St. Louis Jewish community. Elkana holds experience in education and Jewish community work, and plans to expand programming, including Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations.