Montreal College Cancels Holocaust Commemoration, Cites Security Concerns
Hillel JUC Celebrates 25 Years As a Home Away From Home
Former Hostage Omer Shem-Tov Speaks at The Ohio State University
Omer Shem-Tov, an Israeli who was held hostage by Hamas for over 500 days following the October 7th attacks, recently spoke at The Ohio State University. He shared his experience in captivity, including time spent in underground tunnels, and described how it reshaped his outlook on identity and resilience. The event drew nearly 350 students and community members, and attendees said Shem-Tov’s remarks exemplified “faith and resilience.”
Duke University Students Host Passover Seders Across Campus
Jewish Leaders Raise Concerns Over U.S. Senate Candidate’s Involvement With Hasan Piker
Rutgers Hillel Honors Rabbi Esther Reed’s 25 Years of Service
Hillel’s Experts Share Guidance for Choosing a College with Confidence
Arson Attack Destroys Jewish Ambulances in London; Two Suspects Arrested
UC Berkeley Settlement: Zionist Bans May Violate University Policy
Vanderbilt Opens Inquiry After Lecturer Presents Math Problem About Israeli Territorial Control
Vanderbilt University says it launched a formal inquiry after a mathematics instructor used a class example framing Israeli control of certain land as a calculus problem, prompting criticism for allegedly injecting bias into the lesson. The university removed the question from course materials and says it is reviewing the matter under its professional‑conduct policies.
Texas Hillel Summit Builds Connections and Student Leadership Skills
More than 130 Jewish college students from universities across Texas spent a weekend at Texas A&M building friendships, celebrating Shabbat, and diving into conversations about Jewish identity and campus life. The Summit featured student-led learning, a keynote by author and former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz, and community events like Havdalah and a Texas-style rodeo night. Students returned to campus with a stronger sense of belonging in their statewide Jewish community.
Jewish Students Report Harassment Near DePaul University
Jewish college students say a group confronted and harassed them during a Hillel-affiliated gathering at a café near DePaul University in Chicago, with students and witnesses reporting chants, intimidation, and a physical altercation. Chicago police and the university launched investigations into the incident, with the café denying the accusations and saying it does not tolerate bullying or discrimination.
AJC’s State of Antisemitism Report 2025 Finds Four in 10 Jewish College Students Report Experiencing Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Hillel International released new data showing that 42% of Jewish college students report experiencing antisemitism on campus, yet remain deeply involved in Jewish life and leadership. Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International, said that even amid harassment, Jewish students “are working to make their campuses the kind of places that they believe they deserve.”
University of Arizona Hillel Vandalized Over Weekend
University of Arizona Hillel reported that an individual threw an object at the Hillel building over the weekend, cracking a large glass window and damaging a smaller window. Tucson police and University of Arizona police opened an investigation and Arizona Hillel is increasing its security measures following the incident.
Missouri House Advances Bill Targeting Antisemitism in Schools and on College Campuses
Missouri lawmakers passed legislation that requires the state’s K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s framework definition of antisemitism and include clear rules against antisemitic harassment in their conduct codes. Supporters say the measure protects Jewish students and responds to an ongoing trend of rising incidents.