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
Remains of Final Slain Hostage, Ran Gvili, Returned Home to Israel
The IDF located and retrieved the remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili — the last remaining Israeli hostage taken captive on October 7, 2023 — returning him to Israel for burial after 843 days. His family and national leaders honored his service and sacrifice, noting that his return marks the end of the hostage crisis.
ADL Report Finds Anti-Israel Student Groups and Others Promote Propaganda from Terrorists, Including Hamas
An Anti‑Defamation League (ADL) report finds that some U.S. groups and campus organizations have amplified propaganda directly sourced from terrorist organizations like Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, including videos and imagery. The ADL warns that this trend normalizes extremist messaging in mainstream online spaces and urges stronger enforcement of social media policies on sharing content from terror groups.
Hundreds of Jewish Student Leaders in Canada Gather for First National Shabbaton in 20 Years
Over 350 Jewish college students and campus professionals from more than 25 colleges and universities across Canada took part in a national Shabbaton in Toronto, the first event of its kind in nearly two decades. Powered by Hillel Ontario, the weekend brought together students for a national convergence focused on prayer, learning, and community building with the goal of strengthening Jewish identity and joy, and fostering lifelong connections.
Over 150 Jewish Faculty at Penn Back University In Response to Federal Antisemitism Dispute
More than 150 Jewish faculty members at the University of Pennsylvania filed an amicus brief supporting the university’s response to a federal lawsuit involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Faculty members expressed concern over the scope of the EEOC’s subpoena requesting information about Jewish students, faculty, and groups, citing risks to safety, and the historical implications of collecting information about Jewish individuals.
Ohio State Hillel Poland Trip Connects Students to Jewish History and Pride
Jewish students at The Ohio State University Hillel students took part in a trip to Poland, where they visited Holocaust memorials and historic Jewish sites that highlighted both the tragedy of the Holocaust and the endurance of Jewish life. The experience encouraged students to reflect deeply on Jewish history, resilience, and personal identity, leaving many with a stronger connection to their heritage.
New Initiatives are Rebuilding Black–Jewish Alliances Across the U.S.
Students, campus organizations, and advocacy groups are hosting dialogues, and cultural events to strengthen historic ties between Black, Jewish, and Black and Jewish communities. This series of initiatives includes a partnership with Hillel International, Blue Square Alliance, and UNCF to bring thousands of college students together across the country to break bread, rebuild historical bonds, and work together to fight all forms of hate.