Hillel's Latest Response to Campus Antisemitism

Daniel W. Bennett, Executive Director of Hillel of Colorado

Shalom — Many of you have expressed deep concern about antisemitic incidents on our campuses, and I want to update you on what we're seeing and how Hillel is responding.

The Current Landscape

Antisemitism on college campuses is not new — but it is intensifying. Across Colorado's campuses, we have seen:

• Antisemitic graffiti targeting Jewish students and Jewish spaces
• Anti-Israel events and demonstrations that cross the line into antisemitism
• Classroom environments where Jewish students feel singled out or marginalized
• Social media harassment targeting Jewish students

These incidents create a hostile environment that affects students' ability to learn, to participate in campus life, and to feel safe in their identity.

Hillel's Response

Hillel of Colorado is responding on multiple fronts:

• Direct Student Support: Our staff is in constant contact with students, providing emotional support, guidance, and resources. We have increased our one-on-one meetings and group programming to ensure students feel seen and supported.
• Advocacy with University Leadership: We are working closely with university presidents, chancellors, and administrators to advocate for stronger policies, better enforcement of codes of conduct, and more robust support for Jewish students.
• Community Partnerships: We are partnering with ADL, JCRC, and other community organizations to coordinate our response and amplify our voice.
• Education and Training: We are offering workshops and trainings to help students, faculty, and staff recognize and respond to antisemitism.

What You Can Do

• Stay informed — follow our updates and share them with your networks
• Support Hillel — your donations allow us to expand our staff and programming to meet growing needs
• Reach out — if your student is experiencing antisemitism, contact our office

Together, we can ensure that Jewish students on Colorado's campuses feel safe, supported, and proud of who they are.