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Columbia’s Hillel director: What do we do about antisemitism on campus?

A Jewish student’s experience on campus should not be defined by antisemitism, but rather by the support they receive when such incidents occur.

One demonstrator fixes another head scarf outside the pro-Palestine encampment on the Columbia University campus on April 29, 2024 in New York City.
Homepage of Stanford University website on the display of PC.

FBI probes ‘Holocaust 2.0’ threats against Stanford Jewish students ahead of Purim events

STUDENTS PARTICIPATING in the National Days of Jewish Service campus cleanup.

Activating Jewish service through partnerships, collaboration - opinion

 A man has been arrested for arson on suspicion of starting a dumpster fire outside San Francisco Hillel on December 5 while the members were inside.

Man arrested for setting fire to SF Hillel while students inside preparing for Shabbat


Jews from the former USSR gather in Boston, discuss helping Ukraine

The all-day event on Oct. 23 at Boston University’s Hillel was organized by Limmud FSU, which holds Jewish learning conferences around the world for Jews from the former Soviet Union.

 All-day event Oct. 23, 2022 at Boston University’s Hillel constituted a first-ever gathering for Limmud FSU in the Boston area

Hillel USC vandalized, investigation underway

USC Hillel Executive Director Dave Cohn said the motive remains unknown and they are working closely with the university's Department of Public Safety.

USC Bovard Auditorium

40+ university leaders to attend summit on campus antisemitism

The summit is being presented by Hillel International and American Jewish Committee, in collaboration with the American Council on Education.

New York University banner

Hillel working to help Ukrainian students as Kharkiv chapter destroyed

Hillel International is trying to figure out how to help its 600-plus students and employees in Kharkiv stay safe their war-torn nation.

 Jewish man holding a Torah in Ukraine amidst the conflict with Russia February 24, 2022.

Remembering Cheryl Aronson’s positive pride

Cheryl Aronson, who died last week, was a pillar of change in American Jewish life in three critical forces including the Federation movement, Hillel, and Birthright.

 CHERYL ARONSON (in purple shirt and name tag) with a group of Boston-area students at an  IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed) conference in 2020.

The cost of COVID-19 on campus Jewish life - opinion

'COVID will continue to change the landscape of Jewish education going forward.'

Chabad at USC holds a Hanukkah get-together. ‘I see a greater willingness for even the most distant students to engage in their Jewish identity.’

43% of Jewish US university students experienced, witnessed antisemitism - study

Hostility to Israel is prevalent on campus, with some students ‘ostracized, harassed,’ or even excluded from college clubs for expressed support for Israel.

Students at Columbia University hold a "die-in" demonstration

Hillel launches #OwnYourStar social media campaign

Over 80% of Jewish college students report that they are proud Jews – but only 62% are comfortable openly discussing that they are Jewish, according to Hillel. 

A Star of David necklace.

Haredim who want out - are we giving them the help they need?

Hillel, an association that provides assistance to haredim who wish to leave the community, was disqualified from broadcasting in July. So they took the network to court.

 HAREDIM ON a Mea Shearim street corner during Sukkot.

Mosaic United to donate $23m. for Jewish campus programs

Jerusalem-based initiative Mosaic United and its partners committed to providing USD $23 million to 400 schools to fund Jewish student programming for the sixth year in a row.

Students celebrate Hanukkah at the University of Florida Hillel, a partner of Mosaic United.