The Encampments Are Gone. The Hostility Isn’t.
The Encampments Are Gone. The Hostility Isn’t. AI-generated illustration. Fictional scene, not an image of the incidents described. On campuses where the tents have disappeared, it is tempting to assume that things have calmed down. But an empty quad does not tell the whole story. Reports around the October 7 anniversary show why. The hostility […]
Our Fellows Made Sure October 7 Was Remembered
Our Fellows Made Sure October 7 Was Remembered Three years after the Hamas massacre, Jewish students across North America faced a familiar question: would they be allowed to mourn? On too many campuses, the answer was no. At the University of New Mexico, miniature Israeli flags set out as a memorial were kicked and trampled. […]
Taking it Back to Campus
Taking it Back to Campus After ten days of learning Israel’s rich history, learning skills to strengthen campus advocacy skills, and engaging directly with Israeli leaders and officials, our December 2025 Student Leadership mission to Israel has drawn to a close. On our last full day, we hosted a final summit where the students met […]
Supporting the Iranian People’s Fight for Freedom
Over the past few weeks, protests have erupted across Iran. Yet again, the Iranian people rose up against the oppressive theocratic regime that has ruled the country for decades. This movement marks one of the largest waves of protest since the 1979 Revolution. What we need to be paying attention to now is who is […]
December 2025 Mission: Where Ancient History meets Modern Times
A core component of our mission trip is ensuring that Fellows learn directly from a range of voices who bring firsthand experience and deep knowledge of Israel. On our Student Leadership Mission to Israel, IDF soldiers, Anava Berman and Nehemia Danzig, spoke candidly with our students about their experiences surrounding October 7th, offering powerful and […]
The Countdown Begins: Our 3x Campaign Launches Nov 24!
This November 24, we’re not just launching another fundraiser — we’re answering a moment in history. Unfortunately, Antisemitism on campus is rising at a pace we’ve never seen. From hostile classrooms to intimidation, Jewish students are being tested daily. Hasbara Fellows are refusing to back down. They met with President Herzog, briefed Knesset members, and […]
Hasbara Joins the World Zionist Congress!
Thanks to the hard work of our Hasbara Fellows and so many of you who voted, our CEO, Alan Levine, had the privilege of representing our community at the 39th World Zionist Congress to represent Hasbara Fellowships, as part of the Aish Ha’am slate. It was a tremendous honor for Hasbara Fellowships to be a […]
Standing Strong on Campus as Yom Kippur Approaches
As we approach Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, our community prepares for a time of deep introspection, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal. At Hasbara Fellowships, we extend our heartfelt wishes to you and your loved ones: Gmar Chatima Tova — may you be sealed for good in the Book of Life. But […]
Welcoming 5786: A Year of Strength, Blessing, and Peace
As we step into the new year of 5786, we pause to reflect on the challenges of the past year and the resilience of the Jewish people. 5785 was a year of battles — not only on Israel’s borders against Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran, but also on another front much closer to home: […]
Seeing the bigger picture in Israel’s North
On Tuesday, our August delegation began the day with a powerful briefing on Israel’s ongoing conflicts along its northern borders with Lebanon and Syria. To better understand the regional dynamics, the Fellows visited the Quneitra Overlook in the Golan Heights—a striking vantage point with a direct view into Syria and the surrounding region. From there, […]
