UF Hillel Commemorates Three Years Since October 7th
University of Rochester Hillel Breaks Ground on New Jewish Student Center
Hillels Across North America Mark Three Years Since October 7th
Thousands of Jewish students at Hillels across North America marked three years since the October 7th attacks with vigils, exhibitions, art projects, speakers, and opportunities for reflection. At Hillel of Buffalo, students participated in a remembrance gathering and heard from Nova Festival survivor Atir Vinnikov, while University at Albany Hillel created a “Wings of Hope” art installation honoring those killed at Kfar Aza. Other Hillels, including University of Chicago, Penn State, and SLO Hillel, hosted campus-wide programs that shared the stories of those affected by October 7th and created space for students to find support and comfort.
Students Find New Perspectives on Israel Through Birthright
Hillel Rio Brings Hundreds Together for Sukkot
Op-Ed: Cultivating Lifelong Learning Through Israel Education
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.
Johns Hopkins Hillel Rabbi Brings Mindfulness-Focused Approach to Student Life
Rabbi Yonatan Arnon, a senior Jewish educator and rabbi at Johns Hopkins Hillel, is introducing mindfulness-based programming to help students build connections and navigate academic pressure. Drawing on experience in settings ranging from prison chaplaincy to campus life, Arnon is expanding Hillel offerings to include Jewish learning, interfaith engagement, and wellness-focused initiatives.
University of Pennsylvania Appeals Order to Release Information on Jewish Students and Staff
The University of Pennsylvania appealed a federal court order requiring it to provide the names and contact information of Jewish students and employees to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as part of an investigation into university antisemitism. The university argued the subpoena raises constitutional concerns, and asked the court to pause enforcement while the appeal proceeds. The order followed a March ruling that said the request could help identify potential witnesses to discrimination on campus.
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.