Israel

Hillel and Israel

At Hillel, we seek to empower the next generation to connect with Israel in a meaningful and personal way. Whether you already have a deep and personal relationship with Israel or currently don’t feel connected at all, there is a place for you at Hillel and an opportunity to explore.

You’ll see below two ways to feel connected; through Israel Travel and through Israel on Campus.

Israel Travel

Birthright Israel

Join us on a free 10-day trip to Israel with your Jewish friends. Hillel of San Diego usually takes at least two trips for the whole city. Students across all four campuses can choose to go on any of the trips. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Secure your spot today at https://hillel.org/trip/SanDiego. Got questions? Email Danielle at dbotvin@hillelsd.org or look through our Frequently Asked Birthright Questions HERE.

Fact Finders Mission

Fact Finders Mission sends 25 Non-Jewish and Jewish student leaders to Israel to better understand the Israel/Palestinian conflict on the ground. Students speak to an array of leaders on both sides and come back to campus with a better understanding of the situation and with deeper friendships.

Please reach out to Eyal at Easher@hillelsd.org to apply.

Please reach out to Or at Or@hillelsd.org to apply.

Israel on Campus

Looking to get involved in Israel programs on campus? Reach out to Eyal Asher for UCSD (easher@hillelsd.org), Or Amrani for SDSU (or@hillelsd.org), and Danielle Botvin for USD and CSUSM(dbotvin@hillelsd.org).

Israel Learning Fellowships

Spend 8-10 weeks in small groups learning about the diversity and culture in Israel. Examples of past Israel Learning Fellowships are:

Kol Yisrael:
- UCSD: Come learn about Peoplehood, resilience, and antisemitism in a small learning cohort with your favorite staff members and receive a stipend for your participation. You can apply here!
- SDSU: Come learn about Zionism in a small learning cohort with your favorite staff members and receive a stipend for your participation. You can apply here!
Public Speaking Course at SDSU: Learn how to give presentations the art of storytelling through body language and persuasion while practicing your interview skills and learning how to speak about Israel. Coming in Spring 2025. Email Or at or@hillelsd.org if you are interested
Leadership Development program at SDSU.
Leadership Development Program at SDSU: Interested in developing leadership skills? Join us for a tailor-made leadership development program designed to cultivate young leaders. The alumni from this program will not only receive general leadership tools but actual assistance in the creation of a campaign for student government positions on campus. Coming in the spring, email Or at or@hillelsd.org if you are interested.

Tritons for Israel (TFI) at UCSD and Students Supporting Israel (SSI) at SDSU

Already deeply connected to Israel and want to be a leader on campus to connect others? Join one of our Israel leadership programs. Learn from dynamic speakers, host fun Israel themed events, and so much! Looking to get involved?

TFI at UCSD – join Tritons for Israel every Thursday at the Glickman Hillel center for meetings and social events
SSI at SDSU – join Students Supporting Israel every Monday at the Garb Hillel center for meetings and social events

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Tamid

Interested in accelerating your business experience? Join TAMID- a business leadership program that connects students to start-up nation. Through hands-on consulting and investing, students gain valuable insight into innovative Israeli companies.
Tamid at UCSD – Interested? Please reach out to Eyal at Easher@hillelsd.org.
Tamid at SDSU – Interested? Please reach out to Or at or@hillelsd.org.

Mishelanu

Mishelanu allows Israeli-American students on campus to meet, explore their Israeli-Jewish identity and their connection to the State of Israel through social events.
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Peace in Israel week at UCSD

Led by Tritons for Israel, please join the whole Hillel community every spring for an entire week of programs celebrating and exploring Israel on campus’

Resetting the table at UCSD

Join us on October 14th for an in-depth, facilitated conversation about Israel, in an effort to collaborate together in the face of strong differences. The program will be led by the well known organization “Resetting the table” who encourage courageous communication across divides. If you are interested, please sign up with Scotty at sepstein@hillelsd.org.