Celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month by Embracing Complex Identities
Deni Avdija Earns Spot in 2026 NBA All-Star Game
Jewish Students in the Pacific Northwest Find Community and Meaning at Snowy Hillel Retreat
Jewish students from seven Northwestern campuses gathered at Mount Hood for a “Summit in the Snow,” where they forged new friendships, explored Jewish values, and served others by assembling care kits for people experiencing homelessness. Shared activities like skiing and community-building deepened connections and left attendees inspired to bring that sense of belonging back to their own campuses.
Service Partnerships Offer Pathway to Make a Difference, Counter Isolation
California Campus Hillels Mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day Alongside Survivors
Columbia University Appoints Jennifer Mnookin as New President
Northwestern, Graduate Student Group, and Two Students File Voluntarily Dismissal of Bias Lawsuit
Northwestern University, NU Graduate Workers for Palestine, and two graduate students jointly filed to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that alleged the university’s mandatory antisemitism training was discriminatory. The lawsuit, which was initially filed in October, was “dismissed without prejudice, leaving the door open to potentially refile the case” at a future point.
Antisemitic Interactive Map Targets Jewish-Owned Institutions in Barcelona
Spain’s Movement Against Intolerance (MCI) recently filed a complaint with authorities over an “antisemitic hate map” in Catalonia. The map identified 152 schools, businesses, companies, and nonprofits allegedly tied to Jews or Israel, labeling all of them as “Zionist.” The map included addresses, phone numbers, and emails, and encouraged users to add new locations. The platform that hosted the map has reported it is no longer available. MCI called the project “a tool for targeting, stigmatization and incitement to discrimination.”
OSU Hillel Collaborates to Launch New Initiative Bringing Columbus Jewish Young Adults Together
A collaboration between The Ohio State University Hillel and Congregation Agudas Achim, supported by JewishColumbus, is creating opportunities for young Jewish adults to connect through community, social, and cultural activities and events. The initiative, called Columbus Jewish Connection, aims to help participants build relationships beyond campus – staying rooted in Jewish life and community.
UNC Center to Close After Alleged Anti-Israel Bias
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is reportedly closing its Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies following years of controversy regarding alleged antisemitism and anti-Israel bias, including when a guest speaker called October 7, 2023 a “beautiful day” and argued for “the eradication of Zionism.” In an op-ed, Peter Reitzes, who writes about antisemitism in North Carolina, said the anticipated closure is a positive move that “hopefully reduces the hate, antisemitism, and anti-Israel demonization that has been normalized at the university for years.”
University of Sydney Staffer Charged with Harassing Jewish Students
A University of Sydney staff member faces charges of stalking or intimidation after she allegedly harassed Jewish students and staff at a Sukkot event in October, reportedly calling attendees “parasites” and “baby killer[s].”The incident was captured on video and led to the staffer’s suspension from the university.
Oklahoma Hillel Celebrates Hanukkah, Emphasizing Community and Resilience
Oklahoma Hillel held Hanukkah events, including a party where students prepared traditional Hanukkah foods, before and during finals week – bringing their Jewish community together for celebration, connection, and support. Participants emphasized the importance of togetherness and resilience during the holiday and busy end‑of‑semester period.