Tag: Hillel International

The text describes a troubling trend of rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment at Harvard University, culminating in incidents like the use of antisemitic tropes by a commencement speaker, defense of calls for intifada, illegal encampments targeting Israel, and systemic silencing of Jewish and Israeli voices on campus.
As spring semesters conclude, pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses are being dismantled, either through agreements between protesters and administrators or by police intervention.
A recent survey conducted by Hillel International found that Jewish students on college campuses feel less safe due to pro-Palestinian encampments and protests, with many citing instances of antisemitic rhetoric and feeling the need to hide their Jewish identity.
Several leading Jewish organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League and Orthodox Union, boycotted a meeting on campus antisemitism with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona after progressive groups were invited.
Tensions have escalated at UCLA between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups, leading to violent clashes on campus.
Jewish leaders gathered at Columbia University to defend free speech while urging action to control pro-Palestinian protests causing unrest on campus.
Amid anti-war protests at Columbia University, Jewish students received conflicting advice on whether to stay on campus during Passover.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) unveiled a Campus Antisemitism Report Card grading 85 colleges and universities on their efforts to combat antisemitism, with only two schools, Brandeis and Elon, earning an A. Some Jewish students and Hillel directors disagreed with the grades, feeling they oversimplified complex Jewish campus experiences.
The Jewish community is currently witnessing a surge in antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiments, exacerbated by recent events like the Hamas massacre in Israel, leading to increased incidents of hate crimes and discrimination against Jewish and Israeli individuals.
A recent survey conducted by Hillel International revealed that the majority of Jewish parents of high school juniors and seniors have altered their children's college choices following the October 7 attack on Israel.
Israel studies professor Ron Hassner has concluded his two-week sit-in at UC Berkeley's office, satisfied with the commitments made by the university to address concerns regarding the safety of Jewish students on campus.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has initiated a new partnership with Chabad on Campus to combat antisemitism.
Jewish communities, both in Israel and the Diaspora, are facing a surge in antisemitic incidents following a recent terrorist attack, particularly on university campuses like UC Berkeley.
Hillel International CEO Adam Lehman emphasized the importance of Jewish organizations standing firm in their support for Israel amidst rising antisemitism and demonization on college campuses.
A new survey conducted by Ipsos, on behalf of Jewish on Campus, has found that nearly one in three Jewish college students has witnessed or experienced antisemitism on campus.
Avodah, a Jewish social justice organization based in New York, has launched the Avodah Institute for Social Change to assist Jewish groups in effectively implementing social action projects and advancing social justice issues.
A recent report by Jay Greene reveals that many university administrators hired to foster a welcoming environment for students of diverse backgrounds hold anti-Semitic attitudes themselves.
Eight major Jewish organizations in the U.S. have formed an emergency pandemic coalition to address the impact of coronavirus on the Jewish community.
The Israel on Campus Coalition, a major pro-Israel organization, monitored a gathering of progressive Jewish students from Open Hillel at Wesleyan University in 2016, using its significant resources and intelligence capabilities to keep an eye on the students advocating for open and inclusive Jewish communities.
Hillel International is reportedly distancing itself from philanthropist Michael Steinhardt following claims of inappropriate comments made by him.