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
UC Berkeley Chancellor Wants to Balance Combating Antisemitism on Campus and Protecting Free Speech
UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons appeared in front of the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee in the latest hearing focused on antisemitism on college campuses. Lyons testified that UC Berkeley has “more work to do” when it comes to antisemitism, but also defended free speech on campus, saying that pro-Palestinian views are not necessarily antisemitic.
Dozens of Colleges Hire Title VI Coordinators Ahead of New School Year
Inside Higher Ed reports that the recent surge in antisemitism on college campuses has led to dozens of universities creating dedicated Title VI coordinator roles to oversee investigations, processes, and policies in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 related to discrimination based on ethnicity or national origin — including antisemitism. The increase in Title VI support mirrors the opening of Title IX offices in the 2010s.
ADL Survey Finds 1 in 4 Americans Say Recent Attacks Against Jews are ‘Understandable’
A recent Anti-Defamation League (ADL) survey of 1,000 U.S. adults reveals that while 60% of Americans view antisemitism as a serious problem, approximately 25% believe recent violent attacks on Jewish Americans were “understandable.” The recent violent incidents include the arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s house, the deadly shooting of two Israeli embassy workers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C., and the firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado. The same percentage also believed that these attacks were staged to gain sympathy for Israel.
Yale Hillel’s Slifka Center Completes New Building Renovations to Strengthen Jewish Life on Campus
Following an $8 million building renovation, the Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale (Yale Hillel) has reopened with major upgrades designed to strengthen and better support the Jewish community at Yale. The renovations include an expanded kosher dining hall, improved security, and new communal lounges — creating a more welcoming and functional hub for Jewish life at Yale.
Jewish A Cappella Group Creates Jewish Joy at Binghamton Hillel
Binghamton University’s Jewish a cappella group Kaskeset, supported by Hillel International, gives students a safe place to express their Jewish identity and lean into tradition through music. For students like Jordi and Mya, Kaskeset is a “time capsule of Jewish joy, pride, and togetherness.” Kaskeset is releasing its first EP in five years, featuring songs in both Hebrew and English and contemporary hits.
Barnard College Settles Antisemitism Lawsuit, Will Open Title VI Office to Address Bias Complaints
Barnard College, an affiliate of Columbia University, settled a lawsuit brought by Jewish students and advocacy groups who said the school failed to address antisemitism on campus. As part of the agreement, Barnard will adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, end official engagement with the suspended student group Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), ban masks at protests, and open a Title VI office to address discrimination and bias complaints based on national origin and ancestry.