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
Hillel International Campus Climate Initiative to Combat Antisemitism Expands to More Than 100 Schools
Hillel International launched the sixth cohort of its Campus Climate Initiative (CCI), which includes more than 100 colleges and universities nationwide. The groundbreaking Campus Climate Initiative program is designed to equip campus administrators with a comprehensive strategy to combat antisemitism and foster a campus environment where Jewish students can confidently express their identity.
Education Department Launches Investigation into Antisemitism at Five Universities
The U.S. Department of Education launched investigations into five universities — Columbia University, Northwestern University, University of California, Berkeley, the University of Minnesota, and Portland State University — following reports of widespread antisemitic harassment on those campuses. These investigations come amidst the largest spike in antisemitism on college campuses on record.. The announcement comes one week after the White House issued an executive order calling for stronger action against antisemitism on college campuses.
UNLV Partners with Hillel International to Combat Antisemitism and Support Jewish Students
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is one of 18 colleges and universities to join the sixth cohort of Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) to address antisemitism on campus and support Jewish students. The partnership aims to equip administrators with strategies to create a safer and more inclusive environment for Jewish students and all students.
Three Hostages Released from Hamas Captivity
Three hostages have been released after 484 days in Hamas captivity. Ofer Calderon (54), Kieth Siegel (65), and Yarden Bibas (35) have safely returned to Israel, where they were reunited with their families. Bibas’s wife and two young children remain in captivity, with their condition unknown.
Bipartisan Commission to Study Rising Campus Antisemitism
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will investigate antisemitism on college campuses and provide recommendations to Congress on effective strategies to address the issue. A recent study from Hillel International and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) shows that over 83% of college students say they have either witnessed or experienced antisemitism on campus since October 7, 2023.
University of Michigan Suspends Campus SJP Chapter For Violations of University Conduct Policies
The University of Michigan suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), known at Michigan as Students Allied for Freedom and Equality (SAFE), for two years in response to repeated violations of school policies. The suspension follows allegations that the group broke university rules regarding harassment and student safety during protests and rallies, including an unauthorized protest at the home of a university regent.