Brown University Celebrates 130 Years of Jewish Life on Campus
University of Maryland Student Government Passes Symbolic Resolution Calling to Ban IDF Soldiers from Campus
University of Wyoming Investigates Second Recent Antisemitic Incident
Editorial in The Harvard Crimson Suggests That it’s Okay to “Let Go of Zionist Friends”
In a recent opinion piece, a Harvard student published advice in the student newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, suggesting it is acceptable to end friendships with peers solely because they identify as “Zionists.” In response, The Crimson received dozens of letters to the editors rebutting the idea that it is okay to shun other students because of their faith, religious beliefs, or connection to the Jewish state. One of the responses was written by the Executive Committee of the Harvard Chaplains, who said that they are “profoundly troubled by any normalization of shunning or socially ostracizing individuals or groups based on their religious identity.”
Cornell Agrees to Pay $60 Million Settlement to Unfreeze Federal Funds
Houston Hillel Board Members Join Weekly Student Gathering
Hillel International Hosts Israel Leadership Network Shabbaton
Body of Slain Hostage Returned, Identified as Tanzanian National Joshua Loitu Mollel
Claremont Hillel to Open First Dedicated Hillel Building in Spring of 2026
Cornell University Graduate Student Union Advances BDS Resolution
Union of European Football Associations Set to Vote to Suspend Israel Amid Gaza War
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the governing body of European soccer, is reportedly set to vote on whether to suspend Israel from future competitions over its involvement in the war in Gaza. According to the Associated Press, a majority of committee members support the motion to suspend Israel, which would prevent Israeli national and club teams from playing in international competitions.
Oberlin College President Addresses Campus Antisemitism at Annual Hillel Meeting
Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar addressed concerns of antisemitism during Hillel’s annual meeting, emphasizing and outlining the institution’s commitment to supporting Jewish students. Three Jewish students spoke on a panel about what Hillel means to them, highlighting the importance of Hillel on campus.
Judge Orders Federal Government to Restore $500 Million in Frozen Grants to UCLA
A federal judge ordered that more than $500 million in grants be reinstated to UCLA, citing lack of sufficient reasoning for the freeze. The federal government previously froze approximately $584 million in federal research funding to UCLA over accusations of antisemitism during the Gaza war protests on campus.
Miami University (Ohio) Hillel Welcomes New Director
Miami University Hillel welcomed Sarah Shmoel as its new executive director. She previously held roles at Ohio University Hillel, Cincinnati Hillel, and Tel Aviv University Hillel, along with volunteering with Miami Hillel during graduate school. Shmoel plans to focus on building a strong Jewish community and integrating Jewish life into campus culture.
Michigan St. Student Government Votes to Cancel Event With Israeli Actor
Michigan State University’s student government passed a bill calling for the cancellation of a campus event featuring an Israeli actor. MSU Hillel’s Executive Director criticized the bill as discriminatory against Israelis and Jews, calling the measure an attempt to silence Israeli and Jewish voices.
Israel Launches Ground Operation in Gaza City Seeking to Force End to Gaza War
The IDF began a ground operation in Gaza City on Tuesday, according to Israeli government officials. This follows intensified airstrikes over the last several days, with the stated goal of targeting and destroying Hamas infrastructure, and seeking to force an end to the Gaza war.