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Hillel Ontario is excited to be offering its inaugural Impressions: Israel trip on May 6-16, 2025!
This life-changing experience will bring 20 undergraduate student leaders together to explore the peoples, cultures, and conflicts of Israel and the Palestinian territories - and the paths forward - through testimony, interactive workshops, and exploring the land.
We are seeking 20 dynamic undergraduate student leaders of all backgrounds and perspectives, with open minds and a keen interest to participate fully in this program.
Impressions is a nearly fully-subsidized experience requiring a refundable $250 deposit paid upon acceptance to the trip. Our grant funding covers international flights, hotels, travel throughout the trip, and two meals per day. Participants will be required to return to Toronto Pearson, which is the departure/arrival location for our international flight, with more travel details forthcoming.
Some things you might see, learn, and do:
NOTE: Full schedule provided before departure and is subject to change.
Explore the ethnic, religious, and national diversity of the country, touring the north, the south, Jerusalem (east and west), and Tel Aviv.
Hear multiple narratives from a wide variety of speakers and guests, including religious, secular, Druze, Christian, Jewish, Palestinian, and Muslim voices.
Visit the Palestinian Territories and tour the separation barrier/security wall between Israel and the West Bank.
Visit the Gazan, Syrian, and Lebanese borders to understand the regional context, and observe how the current war impacts residents of Israel and the neighbouring countries and beyond.
Meet with visionaries and activists who remain steadfastly committed to dialogue and coexistence in the region.
Learn about the impact of and circumstances surrounding October 7 and the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Enjoy delicious cuisine, the tranquillity of the desert, the exciting nightlife, and build community with a diverse group of fellow student leaders.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis. You will be contacted if we would like to proceed with an interview. Space on the trip is extremely limited.
For questions, please contact Michelle Rosenhek Zelermyer, Director of Education and Mobilization at [email protected]