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
Israel and Hamas Agree to Hostage Release Deal and Ceasefire
After over 15 months since the October 7 attack, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a hostage and ceasefire deal, which includes the release of hostages held by Hamas, a phased withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from the Gaza strip, and the return of displaced Gazan civilians. The deal will include the release of 33 Israeli hostages over the coming weeks.
Op/Ed: Student Engagement at Hillel Ontario Since Oct. 7 has Skyrocketed — How Do We Sustain It?
Hillel Ontario witnessed a 40% surge in student participation in programs and activities in the aftermath of October 7 and is expecting further growth in the new academic year.
Opinion: Banning TikTok Strikes Blow Against Online Antisemitism
Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, reframes the debate over the TikTok ban to focus on a critical issue at stake: the platform’s role in spreading antisemitism.
Federal Government Says University of California Schools Must Take Steps Against Antisemitism
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is directing University of California (UC) schools to take stronger action against antisemitic behavior and harassment targeting Jewish students. Complaints of such incidents have been reported across the UC campuses, including UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, and UC San Diego.
Lehigh University Takes Steps to Confront Campus Antisemitism Following Federal Investigation
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced that Lehigh University, a private school in Pennsylvania, has agreed to take action on allegations of antisemitic harassment.
Amid Rising Antisemitism, Hamilton College Adds Jewish Studies Minor on Campus
Hamilton College, a highly regarded private arts college in New York where Jewish students comprise 8% of the student body, recently announced the addition of a new minor for students in Jewish Studies. The addition of the Jewish studies minor comes during a time of rising antisemitism on college campuses.