Ilan Sinelnikov

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Apr 18, 2025, 9:23 AM

Defund Universities Time for Accountability Is Now

In November 2019, I was invited to the White House for the first time to attend the Hanukkah Party under President Trump as the head of the Students Supporting Israel movement. That moment wasn’t just a highlight of my...

Mar 14, 2025, 5:21 AM

Jewish Names on Buildings, Hate within the Walls

Across North American campuses, some of the most iconic university buildings bear Jewish names — a testament to the generosity and deep commitment of Jewish donors to education, research, and progress. Yet, within these very walls, hatred toward Israel...

Apr 23, 2024, 2:59 AM

The Writing on the Wall: How 2024 Became 1938

“The Austrian painter should have finished the job” "You won't be here anymore when I come back and shoot you" “Ya Qassam (Hamas) make us proud-take another soldier out” “Israel has got to go” All of these comments and many more have been...

Sep 16, 2021, 11:44 PM

The Morning I Arrived First to Witness History

Photo from September 15, 2020, when I first arrived to the White House Lawn to witness the signing of the Abraham Accords.

One year ago, on a chilly September morning, I was the first person to line up near the White House visitor’s gate at precisely 7 am. It was September 15, 2020 the morning of the signing of the Abraham...

Sep 11, 2021, 8:32 PM

20 Years Later: Keeping the Memory of 9/11 Alive

Photo from the first 9/11 memorial SSI organized at the University of Minnesota, back in 2013.

This 9/11 marks 20 years since the largest terror attack on US soil, and while the horrific sights of planes crashing into the World Trade Center is vivid for many adults, today’s youth represent a new generation that cannot...

May 18, 2021, 11:27 PM

Thankfully, There Is NO ‘Balance’ between Israel and Hamas

It seems like the people who talk about there not being “balance” between the casualties on the Israeli side and the Palestinian side will only be happy or satisfied if more Israelis are dead. To all the “balance” seeking...

Apr 8, 2021, 6:14 AM

Define It to Fight It !

After much planning and anticipation, I am thrilled, together with the Students Supporting Israel team, to be hosting the “Define It To Fight It” International Summit this upcoming Sunday, April 11th, 2021. The “Define It To Fight It” Summit...

Mar 26, 2021, 12:38 AM

Open letter to Jewish students on campus

To be a student on campus is an amazing experience, you enjoy your years in college, build a network, make lifelong friendships, and all while growing as a person. On the other hand, being a proud outwardly Jewish student...

Jan 20, 2021, 8:57 AM

Holocaust education in schools is deeply lacking

This piece is a guest post written by Naomi Schmulewitz. Holocaust education in American schools is deeply lacking, and it was Elie Weisel who famously warned us that to forget these events would be akin to killing the victims...

Nov 2, 2020, 12:36 PM

Calling Campuses to Adopt IHRA’s Definition of Antisemitism

The SSI movement has set itself an important goal this academic year. The national movement and its chapters are working on promoting the official adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism by student governments, academic...

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About Me

Ilan Sinelnikov is the Founder and President of the national Students Supporting Israel movement.