Hillel

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembl

UN wants Hamas to stay in power, Palestinians used as pawns - Hillel Neuer alleges

Neuer contends that it would be nearly impossible to get appointed to a high ranking position at the UN if one is pro-Israel, considering many that vote are states that do not recognize Israel.

Jewish teens are looking at a new factor in their college search: antisemitism

A new survey of nearly 2,000 BBYO participants across North America found that 64% said antisemitism on campus was an important factor in their decision regarding where to attend college.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
17/02/2024

Two Jewish students verbally abused at University of Leeds

The two were on their way to the Leeds University Hillel House on Saturday when a van stopped abruptly near them and its driver asked the two whether they were Jewish. 

Leeds University says will take action on antisemitism after numerous incidences

The report comes after the Hillel House was defaced and recent news that a professor at the university leaked the address of the Jewish center.

'Free Palestine' graffiti scrawled on University of Leeds campus Hillel

The West Yorkshire Police are treating the incident as a hate crime. 

Times have changed for Harvard Hillel - opinion

Harvard Hillel consistently enables students to grapple with Israel’s challenges as an imperative of Jewish life and maturation.

By JONAH STEINBERG
08/01/2024

Former Harvard Hillel head: Antisemitism is being 'weaponized' to silence criticism of Israel

"I have monitored, with vigilance, the kinds of speech that Israel-aligned parties are calling ‘antisemitic,’” Steinberg wrote, “and it simply does not pass the sniff test.” 

Demonstrators take part in an antisemitism protest outside the Labour Party headquarters

US Jewish students hiding their identity amid safety fears reaches 37%

One in three Jewish students reported witnessing or experiencing acts of hate or violence against Jews on campus, with a majority dissatisfied with their university’s response to these incidents.

20/11/2023

Two antisemitic incidents near Ohio State University within 24 hours

The first of these incidents was an assault on two students "near 15th Avenue and High Street." One of the students was treated at the Wexner Medical Center.

11/11/2023

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

Rice Pride said Hillel's international umbrella group was “not reflective of the values of inclusion upheld by Rice Pride.” 

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
28/09/2023
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