Oklahoma Hillel Celebrates Hanukkah, Emphasizing Community and Resilience
University of Sydney Staffer Charged with Harassing Jewish Students
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Empower Students Facing Campus Antisemitism
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives reintroduced the Protecting Students on Campus Act, legislation meant to increase education about students’ rights to file Title VI civil rights complaints and improve transparency on how colleges handle allegations of discrimination, including antisemitism.
Gunman in Bondi Beach Terror Attack Charged With 59 Offenses
San Francisco Hillel Arson Attack Suspect Arrested
Brown University Students Celebrate Hanukkah In the Aftermath of Campus Shooting
Northwestern Will Pay $75 Million to Federal Government to End Antisemitism Investigation
Northwestern University agreed to pay the federal government $75 million over three years to restore nearly $790 million in frozen federal research funds and end a government antisemitism investigation. The university also agreed to strengthen protections for Jewish students, review international admissions, and provide training on campus norms.
Canadian Hillels Boost Mental Health Services for Jewish College Students
Hillels across Canada are expanding counseling, peer-support circles, and wellness programming to help Jewish students manage heightened stress, anxiety, and safety concerns linked to increased antisemitism on campus. Staff are partnering with mental health professionals and offering more one-on-one support, group sessions, and resilience-building programs so students can access care while staying engaged in Jewish campus life.
Houston Hillel Connects Students with “Shabuddies” Program
Houston Hillel’s Shabbudies program at the University of Houston brings students together on Friday afternoons to “a warm, low-pressure space… where students can unwind, grab a snack, do something creative and ease into Shabbat in a way that feels accessible and genuinely restful.” The experience offers an alternative to commuter students and others who have difficulty attending traditional Shabbat dinners on campus – and provides a new way to deepen connections with Houston’s Jewish community.
Israeli Basketball Star Yarden Garzon Finds a Home at Maryland Hillel
Israeli basketball player Yarden Garzon plays for the Maryland Terrapins while balancing campus life and keeping in touch with her family in Israel, including her twin sister. While the distance has taken an emotional toll, Yarden leans on Maryland Hillel for support and connection.
Columbia University Rejects Three Anti-Israel Divestment Proposals
Columbia University rejected three anti-Israel divestment proposals submitted by students, faculty, and staff. The university’s Advisory Committee on Socially Responsible Investing said the proposals, submitted in December 2024, were too broad, impractical, or lacked sufficient consensus. The committee noted it rejected similar divestment efforts earlier this year.
UCL Reopens Investigation Into Student Who Allegedly Justified October 7th Attacks
University College London (UCL) reopened an investigation into a student who reportedly told a Jewish peer that the October 7, 2023 attacks were “justified and reasonable,” and that “Hamas is not a terrorist organization.” Initially, UCL declined to take disciplinary action, citing freedom of speech policy, but reversed course and apologized after media coverage and pressure.