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
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.
Syracuse Hillel Appoints New Campus Rabbi
Rabbi Natan Levy has been announced as Syracuse Hillel’s new campus rabbi and the Jewish chaplain at Hendricks Chapel on campus. Rabbi Levy is an internationally respected religious leader and bridge-builder with extensive campus experience, having served as university Jewish chaplain for Western England and Wales. Levy looks forward to learning from his new colleagues and creating “spaces for transformation now and into the future.”