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New Survey: Four in 10 Jewish College Students Report Experiencing Antisemitism

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精东影业

Date

February 17, 2026

Eight in 10 parents of Jewish high school students say reports of campus antisemitism affect college choices.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) and 精东影业 are releasing new data today detailing how American Jewish college students are changing how they engage with peers and show up on campus related to their experiences with antisemitism. As part of , AJC and 精东影业 partnered to document Jewish students鈥� experiences during their time on campus. The report details how current and recent American Jewish college and university students 鈥� including those who have been students in the past two years 鈥� are experiencing antisemitism, both inside and outside of the classroom.

For the four in 10 (42%) Jewish students who reported experiencing antisemitism during their time in school, 55% say they have felt uncomfortable or unsafe at a campus event because of their Jewish identity. By contrast only 9% of Jewish students who did not report experiencing antisemitism felt uncomfortable or unsafe at campus events, with 28% of all Jewish college students reporting feeling uncomfortable or unsafe. 

In total, one-third (34%) of all Jewish college and university students say they have avoided displaying their Jewish identity due to fear of antisemitism. Additionally, students who report experiencing antisemitism are far more likely to report changing behaviors out of fear of antisemitism: six in 10 (60%) say they have avoided wearing, carrying, or displaying things that would identify them as Jewish, compared to 16% of Jewish students who did not report experiencing antisemitism during their time on campus. Nearly four in 10 (38%) of all Jewish students say they have avoided expressing their views on Israel on campus or with classmates. This increases to nearly seven in 10 (68%) among students who experienced antisemitism on campus. Seventeen percent of students who did not experience antisemitism during their time as a college student say they have self-censored on Israel due to fears of antisemitism.

When looking at campus antisemitism from an institutional standpoint, 32% of Jewish college students say that they have felt that student life and/or student activities have promoted antisemitism or fueled a learning environment that is hostile to Jews. One-quarter (25%) of all Jewish college students say they have felt or been excluded from a group or an event on campus because they are Jewish.

Nearly seven in 10 (69%) of all Jewish college students say that caring about Israel is important to what being Jewish means to them and three-quarters (76%) say that the statement “Israel has no right to exist” is antisemitic.

鈥淲hile we welcome the fact that the vast majority of campuses have not been disrupted by uncontrolled protests in the past year, the data make clear that Jewish students are still experiencing antisemitism on their campuses,鈥� said Dr. Laura Shaw Frank, Vice President, AJC Center for Education Advocacy. 鈥淭his survey gives us a critical look into the less visible but no less important problems that Jews face on campus. Understanding the ways in which Jews are being excluded and changing their behavior out of fear of antisemitism is vitally important as we work with institutions of higher education to create truly inclusive campus communities.鈥�

鈥淣o Jewish student should have to hide their identity out of fear of antisemitism, yet that鈥檚 the reality for too many students today,鈥� said Adam Lehman, President and CEO of 精东影业. 鈥淥ur work on the ground every day is focused on changing that reality by creating environments where all Jewish students can find welcoming Hillel communities and can fully and proudly express their Jewish identities without fear or concern.鈥�

Critically, the vast majority (80%) of parents of Jewish high school students say that reports of antisemitism on campus are at least somewhat important in deciding where their student will attend college. 

 and 精东影业 are working to address these issues through engagement with college and university presidents, campus administrators, and faculty across the country. In addition to their ongoing engagement, AJC and Hillel also partnered with the American Council on Education (ACE) to hold two summits for college and university presidents, bringing together thought leaders in American higher education from across the country to discuss confronting antisemitism on campus. 

The surveys of American Jews and U.S. adults were conducted for the nonpartisan American Jewish Committee by the independent research firm SSRS. The Jewish American survey collected data from a nationally representative sample of 1,222 Jews, ages 18 or older from September 26 – October 29, 2025. The U.S. adult survey collected data from a nationally representative sample of 1,033 general population adults, 18 or older, from October 3 鈥� October 5, 2025, via the . The margin of error for Jewish respondents is +/-3.7 percentage points and for total U.S. adult respondents is +/-3.4 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. 

精东影业 American Jewish Committee (AJC)

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, creating trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving. Through 40 offices and dozens of partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide, AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries, empowering those in government, education, partner communities, and the private sector to counter antisemitism and act as allies. For more, please visit .  

精东影业 精东影业

精东影业 is the world鈥檚 largest Jewish campus organization, serving more than 180,000 students and young adults each year on more than 850 college and university campuses. With 1,200 Hillel professionals supporting Jewish students in the U.S. and 15 other countries across the globe, Hillel is uniquely positioned to pursue its mission of enriching the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish future, and the world.

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New 精东影业 Study Finds 65% of Jewish Commuter Students Report Anxiety, Loneliness, or Depression

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精东影业

Date

January 29, 2026

Commuter students face greater mental health and financial pressures, yet value Jewish connection as much as residential peers.

Sixty-five percent of Jewish commuter college students report feeling anxious, lonely, or depressed over the past year, compared to 51 percent of non-commuters, according to a new survey by 精东影业. The study reveals that commuter students face significantly different challenges than their peers who live on campus, particularly in major metropolitan areas including New York and Los Angeles.

Commuter students also carry greater financial burdens. Sixty-one percent struggled to find a job or paid internship, as opposed to 41 percent of residential students. While 57 percent of commuter students worry about paying for basic needs like food, rent, tuition, or bills, less than a third (28 percent) of residential students share those same concerns. Fifty-six percent of commuter students missed school, work, or activities to care for a family member, compared to 15 percent of residential students. Nearly half (45 percent) of commuter students have taken out student loans, many carrying more than $30,000 in debt. Comparatively, of the 31 percent of residential students who have student loans, 39 percent have more than $30,000 in debt.

Despite experiencing greater mental health struggles and financial anxiety, 79 percent of commuters say being part of Jewish organizations is important. 

鈥淐ommuter students represent an important and growing part of the overall Jewish student population, and we recognize that they face unique barriers that often require different approaches,鈥� said Adam Lehman, President and CEO of 精东影业. 鈥淕iven their unique challenges, Hillels continue to develop innovative ways to both provide the core Jewish life experiences for which Hillel is known, together with added career prep, mental health and financial support to help students balance family work and school and prepare for their futures.”

Hillels鈥� work to serve commuter students effectively includes offering programming at different times, using different communication channels, and creating meaningful experiences that don鈥檛 necessarily require additional hours on campus. Local interventions and program innovations are often implemented in partnership with local Jewish Federations.

This is the second report based on a student survey conducted by 精东影业, with the first centered on the overall financial challenges of Jewish college students.聽

Methodology

精东影业 fielded a survey of Jewish college students across the United States from July 17 to August 8, 2025. The survey included 302 commuter students in a sample of 1,145 Jewish college students. The survey was conducted using an SMS sample, online web panels, and Hillel’s list, with the sample weighted to ensure proportional representation of Jewish college students nationwide.

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New 精东影业 Survey Finds Nearly 40% of Jewish College Students Worry 精东影业 Paying for Food, Rent, and Medicine

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精东影业

Date

January 29, 2026

Survey shows private school students carry heavier debt loads
than public school peers.聽

More than one-third of Jewish college students are experiencing a high level of financial anxiety, with 38 percent of students saying they worry about paying for basic needs like food, rent, tuition, or medicine, according to a new survey by 精东影业. The survey also finds that 27% of Jewish college students cannot make ends meet or are struggling to make ends meet. 

The findings come amid broader concerns about the rising costs of higher education. Indirect costs like room and board, food, and textbooks are often excluded or from financial aid offers, making it difficult for students to budget accordingly. With more than one-third (35 percent) of Jewish college students taking out student loans and nearly half (48 percent) struggling to find a job or paid internship, financial stress compounds. 

The survey results also revealed patterns in how financial pressure affects students who attend private and public schools differently. Jewish students at private colleges and universities face more financial pressure than their public school counterparts: 39 percent worry about paying for basic needs, compared to 34 percent of public school students. Among the students who have taken out loans, 57 percent of those at private schools will graduate with more than $30,000 in debt, compared to 40 percent of those at public schools.

鈥淭his data demonstrates the growing number of Jewish students facing serious financial pressures,鈥� said Adam Lehman, President and CEO of 精东影业. 鈥淲hen Jewish students are struggling financially, they need the support of their community more than ever.” 

Hillel has long prioritized removing barriers to student participation and improving student wellbeing. Throughout its 102-year history, the organization has never collected dues or fees, and in response to growing student need, has expanded its network of support programs to address both financial stress and overall wellbeing. In addition to mental health resources and wellness programming, since 2020, Hillel has increased scholarship offerings from four scholarships totaling $15,000 annually to 60 scholarships distributing more than $350,000 per year. Hillel programs also include the CUNY Cash Assistance Program supported in partnership with the UJA-Federation of New York and more than 1,000 paid internships annually. Hillel also manages the Jewish Scholarships Portal, the world鈥檚 largest database of Jewish scholarships, as well as the Jewish Career Network.

Melissa Simplicio, a 2025 recipient of 精东影业鈥檚 Sandy and Jack Cohen Scholarship and a rising second-year student at NYU studying computer science and economics, said that, 鈥淏ecoming a 精东影业 Scholarship recipient has opened the door to so many possibilities. During my first year of college, I balanced rigorous academic coursework with leadership roles in student organizations and part-time jobs to support myself. This scholarship allows me to enter my second year with the freedom to prioritize learning, leadership, and professional development without the constant pressure of juggling academics and work. It means I can invest my energy where it matters most.鈥�

Methodology

精东影业 fielded a survey of Jewish college students across the United States from July 17 to August 8, 2025. The survey was conducted using an SMS sample, online web panels, and Hillel鈥檚 list, with the sample weighted to ensure proportional representation of Jewish college students nationwide. A total of 1,145 Jewish college students responded to the survey.

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精东影业 Celebrates Outstanding Campus Hillels and Professional Staff at 2025 Global Assembly

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精东影业

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December 11, 2025

The world鈥檚 largest Jewish college organization convened for the 2025 Global Assembly from Dec. 8-11 in Boston and honored remarkable achievements in supporting Jewish student life.

精东影业, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, recognized exceptional campus Hillels and professionals for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to Jewish life during the 2025 精东影业 Global Assembly (HIGA) in Boston this week. The awards were presented during the annual conference where more than 1,100 campus leaders, supporters, sponsors, and students from around the world came together to celebrate leadership and growth.聽

“This year’s honorees represent the very best of what makes Hillel extraordinary,” said Adam Lehman, 精东影业 President and CEO. “They’re creating vibrant Jewish student communities that foster Jewish joy, meaning and belonging. Their exceptional work shapes the Jewish students of today and the Jewish leaders for tomorrow.”

Selected for their contributions to advancing Hillel鈥檚 mission of enriching the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, this year鈥檚 awardees were honored during a ceremony that celebrated their excellence and dedication.

The awards and honorees included: 

Individual Awards

The Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence Award recognizes Hillel colleagues whose remarkable passion and outstanding devotion to the Jewish campus community sets a standard for all to emulate. 

• Ella Cooperman Schachter 鈥� Director of Jewish Student Life, Penn Hillel
• Rabbi Jeremy Winaker 鈥� Executive Director,
• Antonina Grynberg 鈥� Program and Engagement Director – Hillel Warsaw (Hillel Poland)
• Jennifer Stone 鈥� Associate Director, Northeastern University Hillel
• Emily Briskman 鈥� Executive Director,
• Jay Solomon 鈥� Chief Advancement Officer,
• Rabbi Judy Greenberg 鈥� Senior Jewish Educator, UW Hillel Foundation
• Karen Parry 鈥� Chief Executive Officer,

The Rising Star Award recognizes early-career professionals who have worked 精东影业 for at least one full year and have had a significant impact on the movement in a short period of time.

• Samantha Brody Marks 鈥� Springboard Ezra Fellow, Boston University Hillel聽
• Bar Segev 鈥� Jewish Agency and Escoll Family Israel Fellow, Vanderbilt Hillel聽
• Tair Hellerman 鈥� Director, Hillel Jerusalem
• Zander Rappaport 鈥� IACT Israel Coordinator, Hillel at the University of Miami
• Shirly Afrimi 鈥� Jewish Agency for Israel Fellow, UConn Hillel聽
• Dilli Kittner 鈥� Springboard Ezra Fellow,

Campus Awards

Innovation:

• American University Hillel, 鈥淥ctober 7th Unity Dinner鈥�
• , 鈥淭owson Community Multi-Faith Art Show鈥�
• Dynamic Jewish Education: Hillel at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 鈥淛ewish Education Module鈥�
• Eleanor Meyerhoff Katz Innovation: Hillel CASE, 鈥淧esach University鈥�

Excellence:

• , 鈥淧eace in Israel Week鈥�
• Minnesota Hillel, 鈥淜ane Family Ha’atid Leadership Fellowship鈥�
• , 鈥淥perations Fellows鈥�
• Great Place to Work:
• Philip H. and Susan Rudd Cohen Outstanding Campus Award:
  • Small Campus 鈥� Colby Hillel
  • Large Campus 鈥�

The 2025 Award:

The 2025 Award recognizes an initiative, program, or effort on campus that has responded to a timely need for the community. The awardee is selected through a popular vote. 

• Rutgers University Hillel, 鈥淩utgers Center for Adult Autism Services and Hillel Collaboration鈥�

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Brandeis Center, 精东影业 & ADL Reach Major Agreement with Pomona College for Significant Campus Reforms to Resolve Federal Antisemitism Complaint

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精东影业

Date

December 10, 2025

Following the filing of a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Pomona has agreed to adopt reforms to address antisemitism and improve anti-discrimination protections for Jewish and Israeli students.

Washington, D.C. 鈥� Today, the , 精东影业, and the (ADL) announced a with Pomona College to resolve that the College permitted severe discrimination and harassment of Jewish students in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. As part of the settlement, Pomona has agreed to adopt a comprehensive set of significant reforms designed to address antisemitism on campus, enhance protections from discrimination for Jewish and Israeli students, and align its policies and practices with Title VI and federal guidance.聽

Under the terms of the settlement announced today, the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance鈥檚 Definition of Antisemitism (IHRA Definition), including its contemporary examples, will play a meaningful role in Pomona鈥檚 evaluation of antisemitic conduct. Pomona鈥檚 Non-Discrimination Policy and related training will be updated to reflect use of the IHRA Definition in identifying antisemitism. The College鈥檚 website will be updated with detailed guidance on the Non-Discrimination Policy to provide clear, practical explanations of how antisemitism 鈥� including anti-Zionist harassment targeting Jewish students 鈥� violates Pomona鈥檚 policies and Title VI. Pomona鈥檚 website will also be updated to include information on the IHRA Definition and OCR guidance, and the College鈥檚 President will issue institutional messaging affirming that antisemitism and anti-Zionism can constitute prohibited discrimination and harassment under Title VI.

Pomona has also agreed to appoint a Title VI Coordinator responsible for overseeing the College鈥檚 compliance with Title VI and to ensure that the investigation and adjudication of antisemitism complaints are overseen by administrators trained to understand modern manifestations of antisemitism. Pomona will also implement significant policy updates governing student conduct, including strengthened time, place, and manner rules for demonstrations, including updated policies on flyers and event registration; an explicit prohibition on masked protests (modeled on the University of Virginia鈥檚 鈥淐oncealment of Identity鈥� policy); and a revised Encampment Policy that includes clear definitions and enforceable prohibitions. In addition, the agreement provides that the College will re-engage as a full participant in 精东影业鈥檚 Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) and will also establish an Advisory Council on Jewish Life and Antisemitism, which will include representation from the Executive Director of Claremont Hillel and Claremont Chabad.

The College further commits to making good faith efforts to work with the other Claremont Colleges to adopt numerous policy reforms, including enhanced time, place, and manner rules governing demonstrations and protests and a prohibition against demonstrations that promote harassment or violate Pomona鈥檚 revised Student Conduct Code.

This comprehensive settlement will resolve the OCR complaint the organizations filed in April 2024, which described antisemitic hostility and discrimination skyrocketing on Pomona鈥檚 campus following the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack in Israel. For details on incidents of antisemitism at Pomona College, please refer to the original press release . OCR opened an investigation into the allegations in the complaint in August 2024.

鈥淎fter October 7, Jewish and Israeli students and teachers across the country were forced to live in fear on their own campuses. But there were many, including those at Pomona, who exemplified strength and stood up to the bigotry and hatred that threatened them,鈥� said Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, chairman of the Brandeis Center and the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education who ran the Office for Civil Rights. 鈥淭he action steps outlined in this settlement will address the blatant and egregious antisemitism faced by Pomona鈥檚 students, therefore protecting students from facing similar treatment in the future, and we hope it encourages others to take legal action against those who violate our constitutional rights.鈥澛�

鈥淛ewish students at Pomona deserve to feel secure and welcome on their campus, just like every other student,鈥� said Adam Lehman, President and CEO of 精东影业. 鈥淭his settlement shows what鈥檚 possible when institutions take responsibility and commit to meaningful reforms designed to ensure Jewish students can learn and thrive. These include a specific prohibition against anti-Zionist harassment when it targets Jewish students in violation of their civil rights, a commitment to full participation in Hillel鈥檚 Campus Climate Initiative, and facilitating programming on Jewish identity, including the Zionist component of Jewish identity. We鈥檙e proud to have worked alongside the Brandeis Center, ADL, and Arnold & Porter to achieve this outcome and believe that this will serve as a roadmap for other schools.鈥�

鈥淭oday鈥檚 settlement marks a critical turning point for Pomona鈥檚 Jewish students, faculty, and staff. The comprehensive reforms negotiated with Pomona touch nearly every aspect of campus life, and we welcome the college鈥檚 significant, multi-faceted commitment to fighting antisemitism on its campus,鈥� said

Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO. 鈥淲ith the reforms in this agreement, we expect meaningful and urgent strides toward Pomona鈥檚 promise of creating a safe and welcoming environment for its Jewish and Israeli students, faculty, and staff.鈥�

The parties negotiated the agreement with the support of an OCR mediator.

精东影业 the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law:

The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law is an independent, unaffiliated, nonprofit corporation established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. LDB engages in research, education, and legal advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere. It empowers students by training them to understand their legal rights and educates administrators and employers on best practices to combat racism and antisemitism. The Brandeis Center is not affiliated with the Massachusetts university, the Kentucky law school, or any of the other institutions that share the name and honor the memory of the late U.S. Supreme Court justice.

精东影业 精东影业:

For over 100 years, the Hillel movement has been uniquely focused on serving all Jewish students, no matter who they are or how they express their Judaism. Today, Hillel is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, serving more than 180,000 Jewish students each year at 850+ colleges and universities around the world.

精东影业 Anti-Defamation League (ADL): 

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is 鈥渢o stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.鈥� Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all. More at .

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American Jewish Committee (AJC), the American Council on Education (ACE), 精东影业, and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), groups representing the collegiate and broader Jewish communities and higher education leaders, are deeply alarmed by inflammatory social media posts and rhetoric targeting trustees. The language was employed by the National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) as part of its 鈥淲eek of Rage鈥� campaign, which coincided with the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attack.

The campaign, which explicitly targets trustees, among other tactics, labels specific trustees as 鈥渂utchers鈥� on social media and issues calls to 鈥渂reak the butchers,鈥� 鈥渄ismantle the board of butchers,鈥� and 鈥渁bolish the board.鈥�

In the context of rising politically motivated and antisemitic violence in the United States and around the world, we are deeply concerned by SJP鈥檚 use and encouragement of rhetoric that appears to normalize violence as acceptable means of achieving social change and justice. Since October 7, 2023, trustees have been subjected to vandalism, harassment, and physical attacks. The language used in this latest SJP campaign poses a real threat to the safety of these individuals 鈥� who generously dedicate their time and resources to supporting the critical mission of higher education in this country.

This type of dangerous and fear-inducing rhetoric has no place on our college and university campuses or in society at large. 

精东影业 American Jewish Committee (AJC)

AJC is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. With headquarters in New York, 25 regional offices across the United States, 15 overseas posts, as well as partnerships with 38 Jewish community organizations worldwide, AJC鈥檚 mission is to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. For more, please visit www.ajc.org.聽

精东影业 the American Council on Education (ACE)

ACE is a membership organization that leads higher education with a united vision for the future, galvanizing our members to make change and collaborating across the sector to design solutions for today鈥檚 challenges, serve the needs of a diverse student population, and shape effective public policy. As the major coordinating body for the nation鈥檚 colleges and universities, our strength lies in our diverse membership of more than 1,600 colleges and universities, related associations, and other organizations in America and abroad. ACE is the only major higher education association to represent all types of U.S. accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities. For more information, please visit www.acenet.edu or follow ACE on X (formerly known as Twitter) @ACEducation.

精东影业 精东影业

精东影业 is the world鈥檚 largest Jewish campus organization, serving more than 180,000 students and young adults each year on more than 850 college and university campuses. With 1,200 Hillel professionals supporting Jewish students in the U.S. and 15 other countries across the globe, Hillel is uniquely positioned to pursue its mission of enriching the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish future, and the world.

精东影业 the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB)

At AGB, we believe in the power of higher education to transform lives, strengthen inclusive democracy, and support a thriving society. We believe that strong higher education starts with great governing boards. AGB provides advocacy, leading practices, educational resources, expert support, and renowned programs that advance board excellence for 40,000 AGB members from more than 2,000 institutions and foundations. For more than 100 years, AGB has been the trusted authority for board members, chief executives, board professionals, and key administrators on higher education governance and leadership. Learn more at

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Unity Dinners: Fourteen-City College Tour Will Build Empathy Among Black and Jewish Students

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精东影业

Date

September 15, 2025

Unity Dinners, designed to promote meaningful dialogue and connection between Black and Jewish college students, launches its 2025-2026 program on September 15

Beginning September 15, the (FCAS), , and 精东影业 will lead a series of Black-Jewish Unity Dinners across the country, bringing together thousands of Jewish and Black college students across the country to break bread, rebuild the historical bonds between the two communities, and recognize how they can support each other and work together to fight against all forms of hate.

In recent years, college campuses have experienced a rise in antisemitism and division, with a gap widening between Jewish students and Black students. To bridge divides, FCAS, UNCF, and Hillel have partnered together to create Unity Dinners, which bring together 100 students, with Jewish students from local campuses and Black students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) for candid conversations between the two communities, including:

• Guest speakers and interactive activities focused on building understanding and empathy
• Opportunities for students to tell stories of their upbringings and experiences, identify issues of shared interest and concern, and listen to one another
• Dialogue between students to build future alliances to fight anti-Black racism and antisemitism through activism and advocacy
• A dedicated closing exercise where students share some of what they have learned from the experience

For over 100 years, Black and Jewish Americans have maintained a strong connection and mutual dedication to expanding civil rights. The groups鈥� shared experiences with hate often led them to stand side-by-side 鈥� the Jewish community aided and participated in the , and during the Holocaust. Yet today, not only does hate persist, it is on the rise. Unity Dinners will bring together Black and Jewish Americans together once more to lend their support and collaboration to each other, just as they have in the past.

For the 2025-2026 academic year, FCAS, UNCF, and Hillel are planning to visit 14 cities with 21 dinners. The fall Unity Dinner schedule will include:

• September 15 in New Orleans
• September 17 in Baltimore
• September 28 in Philadelphia
• November 4 in Washington, D.C.
• November 12 in New York City
• November 17 in Atlanta

Participating colleges and universities will be announced separately. The three organizations are also planning dinners for Charlotte, Houston, Los Angeles, Memphis, Montgomery, Raleigh, Richmond, and Tallahassee.

FCAS, UNCF, and Hillel have completed two national series of Unity Dinners 鈥� in the fall and spring semesters of the 2024鈥�2025 school year 鈥� with events in multiple cities including Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Houston. The events are made possible in part through a $1 million donation to UNCF by Robert Kraft. To date, hundreds of students have attended, with almost all participants sharing that they had at least one meaningful conversation with someone they didn鈥檛 know and who identifies as a different race. Following the dinners, organizers will continue the relationship building with attendees through the .

鈥淭ogether, Black and Jewish Americans share a long and storied history of battling hate,鈥� said Dr. Michael Lomax, President and CEO of UNCF. 鈥淣ow we must reinvigorate our partnership. These Unity Dinners are essential in honoring our legacy of working together to confront hate and combat discrimination in all their horrible forms.鈥�

鈥淭here鈥檚 something different about sitting across the table from someone, sharing a meal, and hearing their story firsthand,鈥� said Adam Lehman, President and CEO of 精东影业. 鈥淭his series of Unity Dinners is a highlight of our work to build relationships across communities and improve the campus climate for all students.鈥�

鈥淯nity Dinners serve as a model for how different groups can come together to address hate and division,鈥� said Adam Katz, President of the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism. 鈥淭here is a rich history between Black and Jewish Americans, marked by decades of mutual support and collaboration. By establishing a dialogue and bringing the two communities together, we will continue to find common ground, build empathy, lift up the next generation of leaders, and stand together against hate.鈥�

The Unity Dinner series comes amid and . In response to these concerning trends, students will unite against hate, discuss how they can serve as role models in the fight against hate on their campuses and beyond, and make plans of action to inspire their networks to take a stand 鈥� because nobody can be sitting on the sidelines when it comes to hate.

精东影业 UNCF

UNCF is one of the nation鈥檚 largest and most effective supporters of higher education and serves as a leading advocate for college-bound students. Since its founding in 1944, UNCF has raised more than $6 billion to support students’ access to higher education, provide scholarships and strengthen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Each year, UNCF supports more than 50,000 students at more than 1,100 colleges and universities across the country including 37 UNCF-member HBCUs. Through its efforts, UNCF has helped generations of students to get to and through college. We believe a college education plays a vital role in fortifying the pipeline of leaders and professionals who contribute to the advancement of our society. Our logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and our widely recognized trademark is, 鈥烝 mind is a terrible thing to waste.鈥�^庐 Learn more at  or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on .

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Founded in 1923, Hillel has been impacting the lives of Jewish college students for 100 years. Today, 精东影业 is a global organization that welcomes students of all backgrounds and fosters an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel. As the largest and most inclusive Jewish student organization in the world, Hillel builds connections with emerging adults at more than 850 colleges and universities. During their formative college years, students are inspired to explore, experience, and create vibrant Jewish lives.

精东影业 the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism

The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) was founded by Robert Kraft in 2019 to stand up to Jewish hate and all hate by inspiring Americans to become active allies in the fight. FCAS looks to reach the nearly 50% Americans who are unengaged in the fight against hate and inspire them to stand up to it. In 2023, FCAS established the Blue Square as the universal symbol of unity in combating hate, allowing all allies to wear and share their support.

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ADL, CoP, 精东影业, and Jewish Federations Call for Universities to Address Persistent Campus Antisemitism

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August 18, 2025

Following rising antisemitic incidents on campus, leading Jewish organizations urge administrators to implement comprehensive measures.

As the start of the school year approaches, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations (CoP), 精东影业, and Jewish Federations of North America today announced an updated framework of recommendations designed to create safer, more inclusive campus environments for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

The guidelines acknowledge meaningful progress made by many institutions to address campus antisemitism over the past school year, while outlining critical next steps needed to ensure sustained improvement. The recommendations focus on six key areas of institutional responsibility, emphasizing both immediate safety measures and long-term structural reforms.

Recommendations include:

• Enhanced Communication and Policy Enforcement: Universities must clearly articulate behavioral expectations and consistently enforce codes of conduct, with particular attention to time, place, and manner restrictions for campus activities.
• Dedicated Administrative Oversight: Institutions should appoint Title VI and VII Coordinators with specific responsibilities for preventing and addressing discrimination, including maintaining transparency about complaint processes and outcomes.
• Comprehensive Support Systems: Beyond basic safety measures, universities should actively combat the exclusion of Jewish students from campus activities, reject academic boycotts, and invest in meaningful dialogue opportunities across campus communities.
• Annual Surveys Assessing Campus Climate: Regular surveys of students, faculty, and staff should measure not only antisemitic incident frequency, but also community trust, policy awareness, and the effectiveness of institutional responses with regard to campus antisemitism.
• Holistic Campus Security: Safety measures must address both physical and online harassment, with updated policies covering cyber bullying and coordinated harassment campaigns.
• Faculty Accountability: Clear guidelines must govern classroom conduct, ensuring that academic spaces remain free from political coercion and identity-based discrimination.

鈥淭hese recommendations aren鈥檛 just suggestions, they鈥檙e essential steps universities need to take to ensure Jewish students can learn without fear,鈥� said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director. 鈥淛ewish students are being forced to hide who they are, and that鈥檚 unacceptable 鈥� We need more administrators to step up.鈥�

鈥淲e are encouraged by the universities that have taken prior recommendations seriously, implementing changes that have reduced the most severe types of incidents, creating safer and more welcoming environments as a result. But our work is far from complete,鈥� said Adam Lehman, 精东影业 President and CEO. 鈥淭hese updated recommendations provide a roadmap for institutions to build on their progress and address the challenges Jewish students continue to face.鈥�

The framework addresses ongoing concerns revealed by recent survey data from ADL, 精东影业, and College Pulse, showing 83 percent of Jewish college students have experienced or witnessed some form of antisemitism since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel. According to the same survey, two-thirds of Jewish students were not confident in their university鈥檚 ability to prevent antisemitism incidents.

鈥淓xpecting to be physically safe should be table stakes 鈥� Jewish students also deserve to thrive academically and socially in their campus communities,鈥� said Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America. 鈥淭hese recommendations provide universities with concrete steps to create environments where Jewish students can pursue their education without fear of harassment or exclusion.鈥�

William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, added: 鈥淐ampus antisemitism demands continued commitment from universities and colleges. Schools that implement these recommendations will not only better serve their Jewish students, but strengthen the entire campus community’s dedication to academic excellence.鈥�

The organizations emphasized their commitment to working collaboratively with college and university administrators to support the implementation of these measures throughout the academic year.

精东影业 ADL

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is 鈥渢o stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.鈥� Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all. More at .

精东影业 CoP

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is the recognized central coordinating body representing 50 diverse national Jewish organizations on issues of national and international concern.

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Founded in 1923, Hillel has been impacting the lives of Jewish college students for 100 years. Today, 精东影业 is a global organization that welcomes students of all backgrounds and fosters an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel. As the largest Jewish student organization in the world, Hillel builds connections with emerging adults at more than 850 colleges and universities. During their formative college years, students are inspired to explore, experience, and create vibrant Jewish lives.

精东影业 Jewish Federations 

The Jewish Federations of North America are the backbone of the organized Jewish community in the US and Canada, representing over 350 Jewish communities. They raise and distribute more than $2 billion annually and through planned giving and endowment programs to build flourishing Jewish communities at home, in Israel, and around the world.

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精东影业 Announces Largest Scholarship Awards in its History for Upcoming School Year

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July 24, 2025

精东影业 will award college scholarships to more than 60 Jewish students totaling nearly $350,000 this fall across the U.S. and Canada.

Washington, D.C. 鈥� 精东影业, the world鈥檚 largest Jewish campus organization, today announced the recipients of its 2025 Student Leadership Scholarships. The organization will award nearly $350,000 to more than 60 students across 12 scholarship categories, representing the largest cohort of scholarship recipients in the program’s history.

Scholarships are merit-based, with factors including academic excellence, community service, Jewish connection, first-generation college enrollment, and family need factoring into the selection process. Past and current scholarship recipients include advocates for rare disease research, data analysts in the Israeli Intelligence Corps, leaders of peer counseling groups, humanitarian aid drivers in Ukraine, and founders of children鈥檚 literacy programs.

精东影业鈥檚 was founded just five years ago, with four recipients receiving a total of $16,000 in 2020. Since then, 精东影业 has dramatically expanded its annual scholarship program for Jewish students by over $300,000 per year, and will disburse more than $1 million in scholarship funds over the next three years. This significant increase in Hillel student scholarships comes at a time of rising participation and engagement in Hillel programs and services 鈥� a record-setting 185,000 student participants last school year 鈥� and increased antisemitism on college campuses, as well as rising tuition costs.

The majority of Hillel scholarships are renewable annually until the student graduates, and they range from $3,000 to $18,000 annually per scholarship, supporting a wide array of students from incoming college first-years to graduate students. 

“We are exceptionally proud to support these Jewish student leaders who are not only excelling academically but are also committed to becoming leaders in their Jewish and campus communities,” said 精东影业 President and CEO Adam Lehman. 鈥淭heir dedication, talent, and resilience give us tremendous hope for the future of Jewish life on campus.鈥�

This scholarship program reinforces the organization’s continued commitment to fostering community for Jewish students on campus and continuing to make college more accessible for those at the forefront of Jewish student leadership. The 2025 recipients attend universities across the country and represent diverse backgrounds and academic pursuits.

The full list of recipients this year is as follows:

Aronson Fussman Excellence Scholarship: $18,000 Renewable

• Alek Golubchik, Los Angeles, California, University of Pennsylvania
• Samantha Rose, Short Hills, New Jersey, Duke University
• Tal Appel, Israel, Columbia University

Louis E. Rabinowitz Scholarship: $5,000 Renewable

• Emma Goldman, Atlanta, Georgia, The Citadel
• David Brandin, Columbia, South Carolina, Clemson University
• Brian Cohn, Norfolk, Virginia, University of South Carolina

Frimer First Generation Student Scholarship: $5,000 Renewable

• Jonathan Adler, Las Vegas, Nevada, Yale University

Ellen B. Fuhr Scholarship: $5,000 Renewable

• Katherine Reshetnikov, Queens, New York, Hunter College
• Leah Tamayev, New York City, New York, Hunter College
• Anna Barteck, New York City, New York, Hunter College
• Laura Elliott, New York, Hunter College (Fall 2024 recipient)
• * Two additional students were awarded this scholarship in Fall 2024

Behrman Campus Leadership Award: $5,000 Renewable

• Daniel Hutman, Silver Spring, Maryland, University of Maryland, College Park

Paulson Leadership Award for Jewish CUNY Students: $4,000 Renewable

• Yuval Vine Molco, Israel, Baruch College
• Samuel Reingold, Brooklyn, New York, Baruch College
• Alice Virovlyansky, New York City, New York, Baruch College
• Aidan Herzlinger, Old Bridge, New Jersey, Baruch College
• Becky Halfon, Brooklyn, New York, Brooklyn College
• Yael Dahan, Los Angeles, California, Brooklyn College
• Nitzan Naim, Rosh Haayin, Israel, Brooklyn College
• Sarah Vidal, Brooklyn, New York, City College of New York
• Benjamin Lesczynski, Manhattan, New York, City College of New York
• Daniel Chernov, Staten Island, New York, College of Staten Island
• Mika Feintuch, Haifa, Israel, Hunter College
• Keira Kepets, Teaneck, New Jersey, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
• Ziv Nachshon, Queens, New York, Queens College
• Maya Harpaz, Kew Gardens, New York, Queens College
• Gavriel Zahler, Long Island, New York, Queens College
• Avishai Aghelian, Queens, New York, Queens College

Jules and Gwen Knapp First Generation Student Scholarship: $3,000 Renewable

• Liane Barak, Boca Raton, Florida, The University of Miami

Jules and Gwen Knapp Campus Leadership Award: $3,000 Renewable

• Ninnette Jalfon, Katy, Texas, The University of Texas at Austin

Lilly E. Reiser Graduate Student Award: $5,000 One-Time

• Rachel Benaim-Abudarham, Boca Raton, Florida, Florida Atlantic University

Jordan and Elise Levin Scholarship for Jewish Enrichment and Education: $5,000 One-Time

• Julia Rose Weiss, Closter, New Jersey, University of Richmond
• Noa Kizhnerman, Queens, New York, Purdue University
• Elias Cohen, Panama, New York University

Jack and Harriet Kudine First-Year Student Scholarship: $5,000 One-Time

• Zoe Lazar, Ocean Township, New Jersey, Virginia Tech University
• Tova Rosenbaum, Pasadena, California, University of California, Los Angeles
• Aviya Madar, Brooklyn, New York, Harvard University

Sandy and Jack Cohen Scholarship: $5,000 One-Time

• Melissa Simplicio Silva, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, New York University

For anyone looking to learn more about contributing to 精东影业鈥檚 scholarship efforts, please contact our Senior Director of planned giving Charles M. Miller, JD, AEP庐 at cmiller@hillel.org or 202.449.6529.

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Antisemitic Incidents on Campus at Record High in Past School Year聽

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精东影业

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July 17, 2025

Washington, D.C. 鈥� Antisemitic incidents on college campuses reached their highest levels ever in the 2024-2025 school year, 精东影业, the world鈥檚 largest Jewish campus organization, announced today. A total of 2,334 incidents were reported, which is an increase of more than 500 incidents over the 2023-2024 academic year (1,853 incidents) and a ten-fold rise compared to the 2022-2023 year (289) 鈥� the last year before the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. 

Despite the overall increase in antisemitic activity on campus, the data reveals significant progress in several key areas. Incidents of assault decreased from a high of 50 in 2023-2024 to 32 in 2024-2025, and incidents of vandalism and graffiti declined by nearly 55 percent. The number of anti-Israel campus encampments dropped by 92 percent. 

The research also highlights a dramatic shift in the nature of antisemitic activity, with reported incidents of online harassment surging nearly 185 percent. Graduation disruptions also increased slightly this school year, with 37 disruptions or incidents, compared to 31 the year prior.

鈥淎ll Jewish students should feel they belong on campus, but unfortunately, too often we’re seeing environments that make Jewish students feel excluded and threatened,鈥� said Adam Lehman, president and CEO of 精东影业. 鈥淥ver the past year, many universities have made significant changes to better clarify and enforce their policies and codes of conduct, supported by our work with them to achieve these improvements. When universities step up and enforce their rules, Jewish students and all students benefit from a safer, more inclusive campus environment.”

In response to the ongoing issues, 精东影业 expanded its comprehensive strategies to protect and support Jewish students, and increased the number of opportunities for Jewish students to convene in safe and joyful community experiences. These efforts include enhanced security initiatives and grants, growing partnerships with universities to improve their policies and practices, and expanded programs to educate students, faculty, and staff about the nature of contemporary antisemitism and how to prevent it. 

“While we’re encouraged by progress in some areas, any counting of incidents likely underrepresents the true scope of antisemitism, because many incidents go unreported 鈥� especially as they become normalized,” said Jon Falk, Vice President, Israel Engagement and Confronting Antisemitism at 精东影业. “We cannot allow this level of antisemitism to feel normal. That’s why we’re working on campuses every day, creating safe, inclusive, and vibrant communities for Jewish students everywhere.”

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精东影业 collects data about antisemitic incidents on campus through a number of sources, including college and university bias reporting portals, directly from students, through the Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL), and ReportCampusHate.org, a joint project of 精东影业, the Anti Defamation League, and the Secure Community Network. The data is cross-referenced to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.

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