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
Israeli Troops Recover Body of Hostage in Gaza, Confirm Son Also Killed
The body of Youssef Ziyadne, an Israeli Bedouin taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, has been found in a tunnel in Gaza, along with evidence suggesting his son may also have been killed.
U.S. Dept. of Education Announces Investigation into Antisemitism at Sarah Lawrence College in Response to Hillels of Westchester Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has opened an investigation into antisemitism at Sarah Lawrence College in response to a complaint filed by Hillels of Westchester that alleges Jewish students have been harassed and intimidated at the New York college both before and after October 7.
A Dose of Jewish Joy: Hillel Students Around the World Put Their Spin on Celebrating Hanukkah
Just before Winter Break, Jewish students at hundreds of college campuses came together at their Hillels to celebrate the Festival of Lights in some fun and creative ways.
Palestinian Authority Temporarily Suspends Al Jazeera TV
The Palestinian Authority has suspended Qatari state-owned media outlet Al Jazeera in the West Bank until further notice following concerns over the network’s coverage of unrest between Palestinian security forces and militant fighters.
Campus Anti-Israel Protests Declined by 60% in Fall Semester
Since September, campus anti-Israel protests have drawn just a fraction of the numbers compared to last spring. As many universites have started to enforce their codes of conduct, the number of protests has dropped from 3,200 last spring, to 1,100 this past fall.
How Israel and the U.S. are Facing the Houthis in Yemen
The Houthis, who control much of Yemen, have launched over 300 projectiles at Israel since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks last year, most of which either did not reach Israel or were intercepted. Israeli and U.S. officials continue to discuss the best approach to counter the Houthis’ growing influence and threat.