During a recent congressional hearing, Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona faced scrutiny over his response to calls for universities to sever ties with Hillel organizations. The hearing, held by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, delved into the issue of anti-Israel protests on college campuses.
One of the lawmakers, Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., pressed Cardona to address incidents related to the Gaza conflict and the subsequent demands for universities to cut ties with Hillel International. Hillel International operates local chapters at 850 colleges worldwide, providing Jewish students with educational resources, social networks, and opportunities for leadership development.
