Hillel International

Hillel CEO says he shares ‘concerns’ over campus deportations

'While legal actions have a role to play, they are by no means a cure-all,' Hillel CEO Adam Lehman says.

Survey in the US:

83% of Jewish students experienced antisemitism

A new ADL survey found that the large majority of US Jewish college students have experienced or witnessed some form of antisemitism, 41% felt a need to hide their religious identity.

"Khaybar" message spray-painted on San Francisco Hillel

Far-left and antisemitic messages left on building that serves Jewish students throughout San Francisco.

ZOA urges rabbis and cantors: Resign from J Street rabbinic board

'J Street, APN and other such groups should be persona non grata in the Jewish world until they change their anti-Jewish policies,' says Zionist Org. of America (ZOA) National President, Morton A. Klein.

CUNY Hillel welcome dinner disrupted by anti-Israel protesters

Jewish City Council members call on CUNY to act after protesters rally to ‘bring the war home.’

Temple U: Dozens hold anti-Israel protest at campus Hillel

Temple University investigating pro-Palestinian march at campus Hillel.

Anti-Israel encampments take aim closer to home

Some pro-Palestinian encampments want their schools to cut ties with Hillel, Chabad.

Antisemitism in US:

‘Protests affect future students’

Responding to the violent wave of antisemitism, Hillel is out on US campuses to support Jewish students. Director General, Noga Brenner-Samia, spoke to Arutz Sheva.

British Columbia:

University won't end Hillel presence on campus

U of British Columbia student union rejects vote to boot Hillel from campus after Jewish groups sound alarm.

'We say no to genocide, Jews on campus pick a side'

Hunter College investigates and Hillel decries ‘hateful slogans’ after protesters demand Jews on campus ‘pick a side.’

First night of Hanukkah: One candle or eight?

Hillel sees the world as it is; Shammai sees the world as it should be. In our imperfect world, we follow Hillel’s rulings, but one day....

Did Jewish groups at US colleges enable anti-Israel hatred?

By boycotting representatives of Israel's government, Jewish groups contributed to the discrimination now faced by Jewish communities.Op-ed.

University of Massachusetts Jewish student punched on Shabbat

Student assaults Jewish student at event with 240 empty seats at Shabbat tables representing the Hamas hostages, spits on Israeli flag.

LGBTQ group cuts ties with Houston Hillel over Israel policies

Rice University LGBTQ group cuts ties with campus Hillel over support for Israel.

Intruder vandalizes Penn Hillel, shouts antisemitic profanities

Penn Hillel vandalized by person ‘experiencing a crisis,’ say police.

ADL: 665 anti-Israel incidents on campus in past year

A new report shows that for some campuses, being anti-Israel is a retirement to fit in.

Hillel office in Odessa damaged by Russian missile strike

A Russian missile blew out the doors, windows, and ceiling of the Hillel office. Repair work is already underway.

Hillel center in Odessa, Ukraine, damaged by Russian strike

Missile hits Hillel, destroys door and windows, and collapses ceiling.

Hillel Ontario poll:

Majority of students hide Jewish identity, pro-Israel views

Study finds being part of Jewish community central to Jewish student life but antisemitism a constant worry on Ontario campuses.

University of Cincinnati:

Police searching for two suspects after Hillel House vandalized

Incident leaves Jewish students worried about their safety on campus.

Rhode Island:

Suspect arrested after antisemitic note found at Hillel center

Threatening note found at Hillel serving Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design contained violent anti-Jewish messages.

Hillel expands campus initiative against antisemitism

Campus Climate Initiative is a comprehensive program that works to ensure a safe atmosphere for Jewish students to thrive.

University of Southern California Hillel's door vandalized

Incident being investigated by officials to determine if it was targeted antisemitic attack.

From Nigeria to Kyiv to a Hillel in Berlin

The long, strange journey for two students fleeing the Ukraine war.

Muslim students drop interfaith seder over support for Israel

Muslims student group at American University withdraws from joint interfaith seder and Ramadan event, citing Hillel's support for Israel.

Hillel dedicates traditional pre-Purim fast day to Ukraine

Jewish groups, including Hillel, call to dedicate this year's Ta'anit Esther - traditional pre-Purim fast - to Ukraine.

Ukraine War:

Hillel's Kharkiv chapter destroyed in shelling

Hillel working to help students from Ukraine as Kharkiv chapter is destroyed in bombing.

Hillel rolls out initiatives to combat campus antisemitism

Hillel International is launching a series of initiatives to combat campus antisemitism and better help Jewish students.

Hillel condemns swastika found at Ithaca College

Swastika discovered at Ithaca College prompts condemnation from college president and campus Hillel.

Florida Hillel uses bagels and cream cheese to fight antisemitism

University of Florida’s Hillel chapter gives out free bagels and cream cheese to students who signed a pledge to fight antisemitism.

Anti-Semitic message left outside University of Wisconsin Hillel

Anti-Semitic message written on the sidewalk in front of Hillel office placed there on the first night of Hanukkah.

US Jewish orgs to hold anti-Semitism summit with college leaders

Hillel and AJC to hold February summit in NYC with university presidents to discuss how to improve campus climate for Jewish Students.

1/3 of Jewish students experienced anti-Semitism in last year

Hillel, ALD survey finds Jewish college students experienced large amount of anti-Semitism during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mezuzah stolen from Northeastern University's Hillel House

A Mezuzah was torn down at the Hillel House of Boston's Northeastern University over the weekend, with police opening an investigation.

Jewish groups slam activists' call to defund Rutgers Hillel

Rutgers pro-Palestinian groups called for "divesting from oppression" by ending funding to Hillel and other Jewish campus orgs.

ADL, Hillel, join hands to fight anti-Semitism

The Anti-Defamation League and Hillel are now working together to document anti-Semitism on campus.

'Jewish community needs to be a little more nimble'

Rutgers’ Hillel director is leaving his post after 20 years. He’s worried about Jewish student life at the school.

Hillel slams Yale council anti-Israel statement as anti-Semitic

Yale Hillel says student council statement accusing Israel of "the most unspeakable crimes" is "clear, terrifying, and familiar to us.”

Harvard police investigating vandalism of Jewish center

In the last two weeks, Harvard Hillel has been hit twice with anti-Semitic attacks. Harvard president condemns incidents.

Rutgers Hillel criticizes uni's apology for letter of support

Rutgers "has an established pattern of minimizing anti-Semitism" says campus Hillel in a statement.

Hillel International lays off or furloughs 20% of staff

Hillel, the umbrella organization for Jewish student life centers on campuses around the world, lays off or furloughs a fifth of its staff.

Jewish campus group chooses an insider as new CEO

Adam Lehman, former COO of Hillel, will succeed Eric Fingerhut, board announces.

Jewish student: 'I was singled out for attack'

McGill U. Jewish student government member was given an anti-Semitic ultimatum, but she did not give in. And she won. Here's what she wrote.

Hillel Intn'l taps its chief operating officer as interim CEO

Adam Lehman, the chief operating officer at Hillel International since 2015, has been named interim CEO there.

University slammed for inviting Women's March leader to MLK week

North Carolina Hillel "disappointed" after University of North Carolina-Asheville invites Tamika Mallory as keynote speaker.

UC San Diego Hillel sign vandalized with threatening graffiti

Sign announcing future home of UC San Diego Hillel vandalized with Nazi-stylized insult.

'SJP' blasts NY state uni Muslim chaplain for supporting Hillel

Stony Brook Muslim chaplain under fire for defending campus Jewish group against attack by member of campus anti-Israel group.

Minister Akunis welcomed at UCLA Hillel for Leonard Cohen event

A week after Princeton Hillel retracts invitation to Tzipi Hotovely, Science Minister attends event at UCLA honoring legendary singer.

'Jews must stand unified, even if we're not a uniform people'

Hillel Int'l President Emeritus Infeld speaks about the relationship between Israel and the Diaspora, and the importance of Jewish unity.

Princeton Hillel apologizes for cancelling Hotovely speach

Head of Princeton University Hillel says cancellation of Deputy FM's speech was a mistake, Hillel was not seeking to 'silence' Hotovely.

Princeton Chabad hosts Hotovely speech after Hillel cancels

Left-wing group pressures Princeton campus Hillel to cancel speech by Israeli Deputy FM over political views. Speech made at campus Chabad.

Why was Deputy Foreign Minister's lecture canceled?

Tzipi Hotovely's lecture at Princeton Hillel cancelled following pressure by another Jewish organization. Hotovely will speak elsewhere.

Hillel at the Crossroads. Part II: How things broke down in Boston

Hillel at the crossroads: Who is responsible?

Rabbi Grossman: 'A fire is burning'

Israel Prize winning haredi leader slams organization which helps haredim who leave the haredi community for religious reasons.

American student released from North Korea was active in Hillel

Hillel rabbi, participants, say Otto Warmbier led a seder, went on Birthright, 'loved life,' and is a 'beloved member' of their community.

Hillel receives record $38M gift to hire, train staff

Hillel International receives largest gift ever from a foundation established by the co-founder of Home Depot.

Hillel launches program to train campus staff members

Hillel International launches new program to offer training for some 1,000 professionals working for Hillels on U.S. campuses.

Harvard Hillel sought a kosher deal for striking food workers

Harvard Hillel activists take food workers' strike to heart.

Swastika graffiti at University of Toronto

Several swastikas found painted in several locations at the University of Toronto. Local Jewish groups condemn.