UF Hillel Commemorates Three Years Since October 7th
University of Rochester Hillel Breaks Ground on New Jewish Student Center
Hillels Across North America Mark Three Years Since October 7th
Thousands of Jewish students at Hillels across North America marked three years since the October 7th attacks with vigils, exhibitions, art projects, speakers, and opportunities for reflection. At Hillel of Buffalo, students participated in a remembrance gathering and heard from Nova Festival survivor Atir Vinnikov, while University at Albany Hillel created a “Wings of Hope” art installation honoring those killed at Kfar Aza. Other Hillels, including University of Chicago, Penn State, and SLO Hillel, hosted campus-wide programs that shared the stories of those affected by October 7th and created space for students to find support and comfort.
Students Find New Perspectives on Israel Through Birthright
Hillel Rio Brings Hundreds Together for Sukkot
Op-Ed: Cultivating Lifelong Learning Through Israel Education
Washington and Lee University Welcomes New Jewish Life Program Director
Sofie Ramirez Soto joined Washington & Lee University as the Jewish life program director after serving as engagement coordinator at NYU Hillel for two years. In her new role, she will enrich Jewish life on campus and contribute to broader spiritual initiatives by overseeing the Hillel House, creating interfaith programming with campus ministers and student leaders, and strengthening connections with Jewish alumni and the Lexington community.
JetBlue Reportedly Served Passenger Kosher Meal Marked ‘Zionazi’
A kosher meal served aboard a JetBlue flight was allegedly defaced with the term “Zionazi.” JetBlue responded, stating it has a zero tolerance for hate and bias and launched an immediate investigation.
U.S. Government Seeks $1 Billion Settlement from University of California in Response to UCLA Protests
The U.S. government is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California (UC), alleging the system failed to prevent antisemitic incidents during anti-Israel protests at UCLA in the 2023-2024 academic year. The figure is five times the sum Columbia University agreed to pay to settle similar claims of antisemitism — and could be the largest settlement yet between the government and a higher education institution. UC officials say the payment would “completely devastate” California’s public universities.
Former Congressional Staffer Arrested for Urging Followers to Attack Jewish High School
A former youth organizer for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Iman Abdul, was arrested after allegedly posting a Google Maps screenshot of a Jewish high school in New York City and encouraging her 25,000 Instagram followers to “attack” it because “…Zionists all attend here.” Abdul is being charged with harassment and making a terrorism-related threat.
Adelphi University Places SJP Chapter on One-Year Probation
Adelphi University, a private university in New York, placed its campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) on a one-year disciplinary probation after an investigation found that the group’s social media posts created a hostile environment for Jewish students. During probation, the chapter must meet with university officials to discuss appropriate social media use and adhere to university policy.
Former Gaza Hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel Celebrate Daughter’s Wedding
Keith and Aviva Siegel, who were abducted from Kibbutz Kfar Aza during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and later released, walked their daughter Shir down the aisle at her wedding. During the ceremony, Shir prayed for the release of remaining hostages and for peace in Israel.