UF Hillel Commemorates Three Years Since October 7th
University of Rochester Hillel Breaks Ground on New Jewish Student Center
Hillels Across North America Mark Three Years Since October 7th
Thousands of Jewish students at Hillels across North America marked three years since the October 7th attacks with vigils, exhibitions, art projects, speakers, and opportunities for reflection. At Hillel of Buffalo, students participated in a remembrance gathering and heard from Nova Festival survivor Atir Vinnikov, while University at Albany Hillel created a “Wings of Hope” art installation honoring those killed at Kfar Aza. Other Hillels, including University of Chicago, Penn State, and SLO Hillel, hosted campus-wide programs that shared the stories of those affected by October 7th and created space for students to find support and comfort.
Students Find New Perspectives on Israel Through Birthright
Hillel Rio Brings Hundreds Together for Sukkot
Op-Ed: Cultivating Lifelong Learning Through Israel Education
Federal Government Investigates Claims of Antisemitic Harassment at San Jose and San Francisco State Universities
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened investigations into San Francisco State University and San Jose State University over allegations that the universities failed to address antisemitic harassment on their campuses. Both universities maintain their commitment to campus safety and deny the allegations.
Report Finds Canadian Jewish College Students Experienced Widespread Antisemitism
A new report commissioned by the Canadian government found that 95% of Jewish university students surveyed in Canada experienced or witnessed antisemitism on campus over the past year. The report also found that many students changed how openly they expressed their Jewish identity because of their campus experiences.
OSU Hillel Leaders Visit Israel With an Eye Towards Strengthening Campus Programming
Staff members from The Ohio State University Hillel, led by CEO Naomi Lamb, recently completed a weeklong educational program at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. During the program, participants engaged in intensive study of contemporary Israeli society and explored new approaches to strengthening Jewish life and educational initiatives on campus. Reflecting on the experience, Lamb emphasized that “Israel education really isn’t one size fits all.”
Over 95% of Canadian Jewish University Students Report Experiencing Antisemitism
A new Canadian Heritage report surveyed about 900 Jewish university students across Canada and found that 95.7% had experienced or witnessed antisemitism. The report found that 70% said their universities did not take antisemitism seriously, while one in four students reported experiencing or witnessing physical violence against Jews. Students also reported Holocaust denial or distortion, discriminatory treatment, intimidation, and antisemitic or biased classroom content. In a post on Instagram, Hillel Ontario responded saying “…antisemitism on Canadian campuses is not episodic or peripheral—it is persistent and proliferating, and on some campuses has become a normalized and systemic feature of campus life.”
Man Accused of Burning Mezuzah at Berkeley Hillel Convicted of Hate Crime
A California jury found David William Denton guilty of arson and vandalism for setting a mezuzah at the entrance of the Berkeley Hillel on fire earlier this year. A judge subsequently recategorized the conviction as a hate crime. “Targeting and burning a sacred religious symbol is an act that can cause harm far beyond the physical damage itself… People of every faith should be able to practice their religion and gather in their communities without fear of intimidation,” said Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
Syracuse University Distinguished Graduate Shares Advice for Incoming First-Year Students
Sadie Meyer, a 2026 graduate of Syracuse University, University Scholar for her graduating class, and the student speaker at Syracuse University’s 2026 commencement ceremony, shared five tips for incoming first-year students. Drawing from her college experience, Meyer encouraged students to step outside their comfort zones, build meaningful relationships, and connect with their campus Jewish community.