Finding Home And Forgiveness On Yom Kippur
Bringing Jewish Learning Into Conversation On Campus
Students Celebrate Rosh Hashanah Together At Hillel
Thousands of Jewish students celebrated Rosh Hashanah at their campus Hillels, ringing in the new year 5787 with festive meals, meaningful services, and community. At Vanderbilt University Hillel, Rosh Hashanah seders brought in more than 700 students in Greek life, performing arts, sports, and graduate programs. Across Hillels in Philadelphia, Florida, and San Diego, students found different ways to celebrate together, from services and holiday meals to baking and hands-on activities. For Eden Bitton, a second-year student involved with Hillel of San Diego, participating in High Holiday programming showed her “how powerful it is to celebrate Jewish traditions alongside other students.”
Opinion: How Antisemitism on Campus Has Changed Since October 7th
University of Georgia Student Finds Her Jewish Voice Through High Holidays at Hillel
800+ College Students Commemorate 9/11 With Service Through Hillel International and Repair the World
KU Hillel to Celebrate 21 years with Rock Chalk Shabbat
University of Kansas Hillel will celebrate the 21st annual Rock Chalk Shabbat this fall, honoring the thousands of Jewish students, alumni, and community members who have made its signature campus Shabbat dinner possible over the years. “Rock Chalk Shabbat is so much more than inviting our local community to an on-campus Shabbat experience. It’s a chance to embrace the entire KU Hillel ecosystem, gathering students, alumni, parents and Jewish Jayhawks everywhere and reflect on what makes this community unique,” said KU Hillel Executive Director Ethan Helfand.
Reed College Settles Title VI Antisemitism Investigation
Reed College reached a settlement with the Anti-Defamation League and the Louis D. Brandeis Center over Title VI antisemitism complaints filed by two former students. Under the agreement, the college will update its discrimination policy to state that “targeting Jews based on their Zionist identity” constitutes discrimination, appoint a Title VI coordinator, provide antisemitism training, and hire an independent consultant to monitor compliance.
Hillel International’s New Student Cabinet to Help Shape Jewish Campus Life
Hillel International introduced its 2026-27 Student Cabinet, made up of 20 student leaders from across the United States, Canada, Israel, South America, and Poland to help guide critical conversations about Jewish life on campus. “We depend on the valuable insights and reflections from our Student Cabinet leaders, and we’re very excited to work with this new cohort of Student Cabinet members in the year ahead,” said Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman. This year’s incoming co-chairs are Rachel Lennard of the University of Oregon and Ben Small of the University of Pennsylvania.
University of Pittsburgh Releases Final Report on Combating Antisemitism
The University of Pittsburgh’s Working Group on Antisemitism published its final report, offering actionable steps to address antisemitism across five areas. These include recommendations on institutional policies, incident response, and campus training, as well as formalizing the university’s consultation with external local Jewish leaders.
New Hillel Milwaukee Director Prioritizes Safety and Stronger Student Connections
Steven Resnick is bringing a relationship-first approach to Hillel Milwaukee, drawing on successful initiatives that strengthened trust between Jewish students and campus police in his previous work at Florida International University. He hopes to build a welcoming, secure community where students feel connected, supported, and empowered to engage in Jewish life.
Marcus Foundation Invests $27 Million to Strengthen Jewish Campus Life
The Marcus Foundation committed $27 million over three years to support Hillel International’s professional talent development, chapter growth, and student leadership initiatives. The investment will help expand resources for Hillel professionals and empower the next generation of Jewish campus leaders.