ASU Hillel Receives $10 Million Gift for New Jewish Student Center
Hillel Professionals Share How Mentorship Strengthens Student Communities
Marcus Foundation’s $27 Million Investment Expands Hillel Leadership Development
The Marcus Foundation announced a three-year, $27 million investment in Hillel International’s professional and student leadership development. This gift will support training, career development programs, and initiatives designed to strengthen the skills and retention of campus professionals who engage and support Jewish students. The investment builds on the Marcus Foundation’s longstanding partnership with Hillel, continuing a “transformational relationship with the foundation,” according to Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman.
Hillel International Welcomes New Board Chair
Air Force Officer and West Point Hillel Graduate Creates Community for Jewish Cadets
Hillel of San Diego Engages 3,500 Students Across Four Campuses
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.”
Aasia Gabbour Builds Community for Asian-Jewish Students at NYU Hillel
Aasia Gabbour, a graduating fourth-year student at New York University, reflected on how NYU Hillel supported her in exploring her Asian-Jewish identity. She helped lead the first-ever Asian-Jewish Shabbaton at Yale University, which brought together more than 500 students from over a dozen colleges and universities to celebrate shared identity and community.