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Bringing Jewish Learning Into Conversation On Campus
Students Celebrate Rosh Hashanah Together At Hillel
Thousands of Jewish students celebrated Rosh Hashanah at their campus Hillels, ringing in the new year 5787 with festive meals, meaningful services, and community. At Vanderbilt University Hillel, Rosh Hashanah seders brought in more than 700 students in Greek life, performing arts, sports, and graduate programs. Across Hillels in Philadelphia, Florida, and San Diego, students found different ways to celebrate together, from services and holiday meals to baking and hands-on activities. For Eden Bitton, a second-year student involved with Hillel of San Diego, participating in High Holiday programming showed her “how powerful it is to celebrate Jewish traditions alongside other students.”
Opinion: How Antisemitism on Campus Has Changed Since October 7th
University of Georgia Student Finds Her Jewish Voice Through High Holidays at Hillel
800+ College Students Commemorate 9/11 With Service Through Hillel International and Repair the World
Hillel CEO Adam Lehman Looks Ahead to a New Year of Jewish Joy, Pride, and Leadership
In a new letter, Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman looks ahead to the 2026–27 academic year and highlights Hillel’s focus on creating vibrant Jewish communities where students can build connection, express their Jewish identities with pride, and develop as leaders. Lehman points to expanded opportunities for Jewish student engagement, including the growth of fellowships, grants, and new leadership opportunities designed to reach more students across the Hillel movement. He also highlights Hillel’s continued investment in Israel education and experiences, regional leadership gatherings, and programs that help students find Jewish joy and belonging on campus.
Hillel of San Diego Creates Security Fund After Break-In at Jewish Fraternity House
Hillel of San Diego established a security fund to support Jewish students following a break-in at a home shared by UC San Diego AEPi brothers, where vandals spray-painted antisemitic symbols on the walls. Hillel of San Diego CEO Karen Parry committed to raising $15,000 to provide students with home security upgrades, counseling, and other assistance in response to this antisemitic incident.
Tanger Hillel Prepares to Welcome Jewish Students This Fall
Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College plans to welcome nearly 700 Jewish students through welcome-week events this fall, giving students opportunities to meet peers and build connections ahead of the semester. Planned programming includes a welcome-back, summer camp-themed Shabbat, an open house, and a pizza-making event. Director of Student Experience Sarali Cohen, said “I want every event to help students find a sense of belonging, connect with others, and see Hillel as a place where they can build lasting friendships and community.”
New Hillel at Clemson to Support Growing Jewish Student Community
Hillel at Clemson University will become professionally staffed for the first time this fall, expanding support, programming, and leadership opportunities for an estimated 500 Jewish undergraduate students. Jewish student participation has grown fivefold in recent years, and a generous $430,000 investment from The Leon Levine Foundation will fund the Hillel’s first executive director, initial programming, and student leadership opportunities.
UC San Diego AEPi House Vandalized With Antisemitic Graffiti
A UC San Diego Jewish fraternity house was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on the interior and exterior walls. San Diego police are investigating the incident as a suspected hate crime and vandalism, and are seeking information about the person or people responsible. In a statement, the students’ Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter said, “AEPi will not be silenced or deterred. We remain proud of our Jewish identity and values.” The fraternity also called on the university to bring educational programs to campus focused on combating antisemitism, fostering understanding, and addressing ignorance and hate.
Haverford College Settles Lawsuit Over Claims of Antisemitic Discrimination
Haverford College reached a settlement with a Jewish group regarding claims of discrimination in the aftermath of October 7th. Under the agreement, the college will implement mandatory antisemitism awareness training, establish an oversight committee, and grant the school’s civil rights director jurisdiction over antisemitism-related bias complaints. The college also reaffirmed its policy prohibiting discrimination against students based on their Jewish, Zionist, or Israeli identity.