UMass Amherst Student Brings Jewish Ritual Leadership Back to Campus
Hillel International and Repair the World’s Bridging Service Fellowship Returns for Second Year
New Hillel Director Looks to Build Community at Ithaca College
Hillel International Expands Shabbat Opportunities at 130+ Hillels
This fall, more than 130 Hillels will receive grants to expand Shabbat programming as part of Hillel International’s “Shabbat Surge,” a movement-wide effort to strengthen Shabbat experiences during the first six weeks of the semester. The initiative aims to bring more students together around the Shabbat table and create opportunities for connection and community. “There’s something really special about seeing students who might not otherwise cross paths sitting around the same table, laughing, talking, and creating community together,” said Ben Novorr, director of Jewish student engagement at University of Kansas Hillel.
Welcome Week Brings Jewish Students Together on Campus
Hillel International Welcomes Its 10th Student Cabinet Cohort at Annual Gathering
UC Berkeley Hillel to Celebrate 100 Years of Jewish Student Life
TikTok Hires Former Antisemitism Consultant as Hate Speech Manager
Erica Mindel, who previously worked as a consultant to former U.S. Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt, was hired as TikTok’s new public policy manager for hate speech. TikTok has faced increased scrutiny over the spread of antisemitic content, especially since October 7, 2023.
UW Madison Suspends SJP Chapter After Protest Violated University Policies
University of Madison Wisconsin suspended its Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter after finding that conduct during an anti-Israel protest violated university policies. The protest targeted an event hosted by the La Follette School of Public Affairs featuring former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield. The university found that SJP violated five university policies, including obstruction to doors, disorderly conduct, and breach of probation, which was put in place after the 2024 SJP encampment.
Cornell Reportedly in Talks with the U.S. Government to Restore Federal Research Funding
Cornell University is reportedly in negotiations with the U.S. government to reclaim hundreds of millions of dollars lost in federal research funding after allegedly failing to prevent antisemitism on campus. The talks are said to mirror the model recently used in Columbia’s $221 million settlement, involving potential fines and policy changes related to campus antisemitism, admissions, and shared oversight.
Op/Ed: A Deeper Understanding of Conversations About Israel on Campus
In this opinion piece by Jon Falk, vice president of Israel Action and Addressing Antisemitism Program at Hillel International, campus discourse around Israel is framed through three historical lenses: 1948 (Israel’s founding), 1967 (borders and statehood), and October 7, 2023 (recent attacks and their fallout). Falk suggests that recognizing which conversation is taking place can help students better navigate complex discussions about Israel.
Stanford Suspends Student Co-op Following Reports of Discrimination Against Jewish Students
Stanford University suspended the “Kairos,” a student co-op house, for the 2025–26 academic year after a university investigation found that Jewish students were asked to leave an event based on their perceived identity as “Zionists.” Investigations into Kairos began last spring with one report by the school’s Title VI office finding that the students involved were “targeted based on their perceived Jewish identity.”
Columbia Reaches $200 Million Settlement with U.S. Government
Columbia University will pay over $200 million to settle federal investigations into alleged discrimination and civil rights violations regarding the school’s response to antisemitic incidents on campus following the October 7th, 2023 attack on Israel. As part of the settlement, the government will restore $400 million in research funding that it had withheld after accusing Columbia of failing to protect Jewish students during anti-Israel protests. A jointly selected independent monitor, Bart M. Schwartz, will assess Columbia’s compliance with the resolution, including guidelines around admissions and faculty hiring.