Hillel at Indiana University launched a project to distribute free mezuzah cases on campus as a show of solidarity with the Jewish community against anti-Semitism.
The red mezuzahs, which have a sticker on them that says “I stand with my Jewish friends,” were given to faculty, staff and students. Hundreds have already been put on doorposts all over the school’s Bloomington campus, distributed with pamphlets explaining their religious significance.
Mezuzahs have also been placed in the doorways of the Indiana Memorial Union—the school’s student union building—along with a sign that says: “There is no place for hate in our community.”
“The IMU is the community center for the campus, and our mission statement starts with ‘Welcoming all,’ ” said IMU executive director Hank Walter. “This seemed like a great way to symbolically stand up and show the entire campus community they are welcome here.”
Those interested in obtaining a mezuzah can email IU Hillel at: hillel@iu.edu.