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.

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.

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: Learn about pluralism in Israel through real-life situations. Sign up for Kol Yisrael at UCSD here.
Israel 101: Have no connection to Israel and just want to learn the basics. Join us for an informative and fun ILF that provides a dual-narrative approach to the history of the land.
Public Speaking: 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. Apply here.

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?
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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.

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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"Cafe Ivrit" Hebrew Cafe!

Want to practice your Hebrew? Looking to connect with other Hebrew speakers? Come to Cafe Ivrit every other Wednesday at Hillel at SDSU!