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
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.
UC Berkeley Settlement: Zionist Bans May Violate University Policy
The University of California, Berkeley reached a settlement in an antisemitism lawsuit about campus groups that have excluded Zionist speakers. As part of the agreement, the university agreed to rescind student group bylaws that bar individuals based on their support for Israel or Zionism, saying the bans “can violate university rules.”
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.