Former UVM Hillel Student President Highlights LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Carnegie Mellon University Investigates Anti-Israel Messages and Alleged Call for Violence on Campus Fence
Hillel International Scales Peer-Led Jewish Learning Pilot to Boost Male Student Engagement
Initially developed at Penn State Hillel and supported by the Maimonides Fund, the Men to Mensches (M2M) initiative trains student facilitators to lead discussions on Jewish values and identity within their existing networks, including fraternities and athletics teams. This spring, Hillel International piloted M2M on 17 college campuses to address declining participation and leadership roles among male Jewish students. This model shifts professional staff into coaching roles while placing the ownership of the educational conversations onto the students themselves.
Jewish College Students Build Global Connections Through Hillel’s Birthright Trips
Eight University of Michigan Anti-Israel Activists Indicted on Counts of Vandalism and Threats
Expanding Jewish Campus Engagement Beyond The “Coffee Date”
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Senate Bill to Confront Antisemitism
Senators Jacky Rosen and James Lankford recently introduced the Jewish American Security Act, a bipartisan bill focused on combating antisemitism across multiple sectors, including on college campuses, online, and at Jewish institutions. The legislation would increase federal security funding for Jewish communities, require new federal strategies to address antisemitism on college campuses, and push social media platforms to provide more transparency reporting on how they moderate and limit antisemitic content. Jewish organizations across the political and denominational spectrums have publicly backed the proposal.
Drexel Hillel Assistant Director Builds Inclusive Jewish Community
Hannah Rosenberg, assistant director of Drexel Hillel, spoke with the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent about how her work helps Jewish students feel welcomed, supported, and connected on campus. Rosenberg said she creates space for students from all Jewish backgrounds to explore Jewish life, leadership, and tradition in ways that feel meaningful to them.
Harvard Seeks Dismissal of Federal Antisemitism Lawsuit
Harvard University asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the federal government that accuses the school of violating civil rights law by failing to adequately address antisemitism on campus. In its filing, Harvard argued that the government’s claims mischaracterize its response and ignore the steps it has taken to address harassment and protect Jewish and Israeli students under Title VI.
Hillel at ASU Marks 80 Years of Jewish Life on Campus
Hillel at Arizona State University is marking 80 years of Jewish life on campus, highlighting its role in supporting Jewish students through community programming, leadership development, and campus engagement. The organization has grown alongside the university’s Jewish population and continues to serve as a hub for religious, cultural, and social connection.
Hillel Centers Student Leadership Amid Rising Antisemitism
In a recent interview with the Cleveland Jewish News, Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman shared that Hillel is expanding leadership development and community-building programs for students as campuses continue to confront antisemitism. He said the most effective response to anti-Jewish hate is “creating opportunities for Jewish joy, purpose and meaning through… pluralistic, inclusive communities.”
UCLA Task Force Calls for Stronger Enforcement on Campus Antisemitism
A UCLA antisemitism task force released a report urging the university to strengthen disciplinary processes, clarify consequences for violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and improve enforcement of existing antidiscrimination policies. Julio Frenk, the UCLA chancellor who created the Initiative to Combat Antisemitism, said the recommendations reflect a commitment to ensuring antisemitism has no place at the university. Hillel at UCLA Executive Director Daniel Gold, a member of the task force, said “While initial work of our initiative has concluded with the release of this important report, the work of everyone else at UCLA now begins to implement these changes and uphold the commitment towards a campus free of antisemitism.”