Hillel’s Israel Leadership Network Focuses on Strengthening Israel Engagement on Campus
Columbus Israeli Folk Dance Group Begins New Chapter
More Than 150 People Gather for Shabbat in Support of Oregon Hillel
More than 150 students, university administrators, elected officials, faith leaders, and community members gathered at the University of Oregon Hillel for a Shabbat celebrating Jewish community and resilience. The gathering came after antisemitic flyers were posted around campus targeting Hillel’s Executive Director Lenny Steinberg and calling for Hillel’s removal from campus. Oregon leaders, including U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, Rep. Val Hoyle, and University President John Karl Scholz, joined students to show their support for Jewish life on campus.
Hillels Across North America Mark Three Years Since October 7th
Flyers Posted on Campus Target Oregon Hillel Executive Director
University of Rochester Hillel Breaks Ground on New Jewish Student Center
Stony Brook Hillel Hosts Annual Block Party Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
Stony Brook University Hillel celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month with its third annual Big Jewish Block Party. The event featured a falafel food truck, inflatables, and a mini shuk (market), fostering community conversation and appreciation for Jewish culture and traditions among students and faculty.
Rutgers Hillel Student Advances Digital Equity While Uplifting Jewish Heritage and Community
Rutgers senior Abigail Cohen is leading efforts to expand broadband access for underserved communities. As a computer science and environmental studies major, she combines her technical skills with a strong connection to her Jewish identity, supported by Rutgers Hillel.
Anti-Israel Protest and Encampment at Brooklyn College Disrupts Campus — Dozens Arrested
Anti-Israel activists set up tents on the Brooklyn College quad during a campus protest, disrupting final exams and leading to clashes with the police. The violent demonstration resulted in 14 arrests. In response, several New York lawmakers urged administrators to strengthen safety measures for Jewish students.
Three College Presidents Testify in House Committee Hearing on Campus Antisemitism
In a hearing about antisemitism on campus held by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, lawmakers questioned the presidents of DePaul University, Cal Polytechnic Institute, and Haverford College about the treatment of Jewish students on their campuses. A number of committee members criticized Haverford College President Wendy Raymond for not disclosing disciplinary information taken against students or faculty accused of antisemitism, a policy that she defended.
Anti-Israel Protest at University of Washington Causes Over $1M in Damage, Prompts Federal Investigation
Anti-Israel protesters at the University of Washington caused more than $1 million in damage to the school’s engineering building during a demonstration where protestors demanded that the university sever ties with defense contractor, Boeing. In response, the U.S. Department of Education has initiated a federal review of the incident, citing concerns about campus safety and antisemitism.
Arizona Governor Signs Law Banning Protest Encampments on Public College Campuses
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed legislation making it a state crime to establish protest encampments on public college and university campuses. The bill, introduced by State Representative Alma Hernandez and passed with bipartisan support, was written in response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona, where Jewish students reported feeling harassed during the protests. Under the new law, campus administrators can order individuals to vacate encampments, with noncompliance potentially leading to trespassing charges.