UMass Amherst Student Brings Jewish Ritual Leadership Back to Campus
Hillel International and Repair the World’s Bridging Service Fellowship Returns for Second Year
New Hillel Director Looks to Build Community at Ithaca College
Hillel International Expands Shabbat Opportunities at 130+ Hillels
This fall, more than 130 Hillels will receive grants to expand Shabbat programming as part of Hillel International’s “Shabbat Surge,” a movement-wide effort to strengthen Shabbat experiences during the first six weeks of the semester. The initiative aims to bring more students together around the Shabbat table and create opportunities for connection and community. “There’s something really special about seeing students who might not otherwise cross paths sitting around the same table, laughing, talking, and creating community together,” said Ben Novorr, director of Jewish student engagement at University of Kansas Hillel.
Welcome Week Brings Jewish Students Together on Campus
Hillel International Welcomes Its 10th Student Cabinet Cohort at Annual Gathering
UC Berkeley Hillel to Celebrate 100 Years of Jewish Student Life
University of Chicago Condemns Vandalism of Installation Honoring Kfir Bibas
In a rare public statement, the University of Chicago (UChicago) recently condemned an incident of anti-Israel vandalism on campus, in which an installation created by student group Maroons for Israel honoring Kfir Bibas was defaced. The statement and police investigation into the incident comes amid increased scrutiny from the Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism which is evaluating UChicago’s handling of antisemitism on its campus.
Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman: Increasing Jewish Belonging on Campus and Beyond
In a recent update, Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International, discussed the organization’s work to combat antisemitism and empower Jewish student leadership. He highlighted key initiatives, including the Northeast Hillels A Cappella Competition and the Hillel International Israel Summit, as well as Hillel’s global growth. Lehman emphasized these efforts as essential to creating a strong Jewish campus community for students.
Federal Task Force Cuts $400 Million in Funding to Columbia University Due to Antisemitism
The U.S. Task Force to Combat Antisemitism canceled $400 million in federal grants and contracts with Columbia University, citing the institution’s lack of response to persistent harassment of Jewish students. Columbia responded in a statement, saying: “We take Columbia’s legal obligations seriously…and are committed to combatting antisemitism and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students, faculty, and staff.”
Hillel Students at Emerson College Attend Screening of ‘October 8’ Documentary Following Anti-Israel Protests
Faculty at Emerson College hosted a screening of the documentary October 8 following anti-Israel protests and increased antisemitic incidents on campus. The screening provided insight into the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and its aftermath, sparking a campus-wide discussion about the connections between politics, activism, and antisemitism.
Anti-Israel Protests Erupt at Columbia University During Visit from Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett
Anti-Israel demonstrators gathered outside Columbia University to protest a talk by former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. The protesters chanted anti-Israel slogans and condemned Bennett’s visit, with some attempting to disrupt the event inside. Despite the protests, Bennett’s speech proceeded as scheduled, with heightened security in place.
NYPD Arrests 9 Anti-Israel Protesters at Barnard College
The NYPD arrested nine anti-Israel protesters during a sit-in at Barnard College’s Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning that violated college policy. The protest followed the recent expulsion of two students involved in disruptions of a class about the history of Israel. After Barnard received a bomb threat targeting the center, an evacuation order was issued. Despite warnings, some protesters refused to leave, leading to their arrest for trespassing.