Confronting Antisemitism on Campus
As the world’s largest Jewish student organization, Hillel International takes a leading role in confronting antisemitism on college campuses and ensuring the safety and security of Jewish students.
Hillel works with students, campus professionals, Jewish communal and higher education leaders, and leading anti-hate organizations to proactively address and counter antisemitic activity on campus and in online spaces from every angle through a number of initiatives and programs. We empower Jewish students to speak out against hate, and we educate broader campus communities to ensure antisemitism is not tolerated at colleges and universities.
Since the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, antisemitic incidents against Jewish students on college campuses have reached alarmingly high rates, increasing five-fold over the same period the previous year. Hillel tracks reported incidents and works around the clock to address these incidents and ensure that all Jewish students feel safe on campus.
Hillel will continue to be at the forefront of addressing campus antisemitism through comprehensive programs for students, staff, and administrators in order to ensure a safe and supportive campus climate for Jewish students at colleges and universities around the world.
Top 10 Ways Hillel is Confronting Antisemitism on Campus
- Hillel RESPONDS to antisemitism whenever it occurs on campus, no matter where it comes from. Report an antisemitic incident and receive immediate support at any time at reportcampushate.org.
- Hillel SAFEGUARDS Jewish students, faculty, and staff on college campuses by upgrading physical safety infrastructure and partnering with law enforcement to identify and respond to antisemitic activity 24/7.
- Hillel CHAMPIONS the rights, security, and mental and physical wellbeing of Jewish college students whenever they are threatened and provides a safe home for Jewish students on campus.
- Hillel SUPPORTS and EMPOWERS Jewish students to express pride in their identities, live joyful Jewish lives, and celebrate their connections to Judaism and Israel without fear.
- Hillel WORKS CLOSELY with university leadership to create safe and supportive campus environments for Jewish students, faculty, and staff — and trains university administrators on best practices to forcefully respond to antisemitism when it happens.
- Hillel EDUCATES campus communities about antisemitism and the Jewish people’s 3,000-year-old connection to Israel.
- Hillel LEADS a diverse coalition that includes universities, law enforcement, campus clubs, and local and national organizations committed to ensuring that Jewish students have a college experience free from antisemitism, hate, or bias.
- Hillel PROVIDES free legal assistance and representation to Jewish college students who have been impacted by antisemitism through our Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL), at www.legal-protection.org.
- Hillel CONNECTS the nation’s top Jewish student leaders into a united network of like-minded peers and trains them so they have the confidence and technical skills to lead their generation in support of the Jewish people, and their connection to Israel.
- Hillel CELEBRATES Jewish life. The best way to counter antisemitism is by building vibrant Jewish campus communities, and Hillel has been creating a safe and welcoming home for Jewish students on campus for more than 100 years, and counting.
Hillel will continue to be at the forefront of addressing campus antisemitism through comprehensive programs for students, staff and administrators, in order to ensure a safe and supportive campus climate for Jewish students at colleges and universities across the U.S.
Adam Lehman, President and CEO of Hillel International