A statement from Hillels of Georgia in response to media coverage of a recent personnel decision.

Shortly after Rabbi Golomb’s start date, Hillels of Georgia became aware of information about her personal conduct and activities that would affect her ability to fulfill the role of a spiritual and ethical advisor to Jewish students, consistent with the mission of Hillel. Had we known this information during the hiring process, we never would have hired her. Her termination was in no way based on the activities of her fiancé, her gender, or in violation of any other aspect of federal or state employment law.