Birthright Israel
AU Hillel brings dozens of students to Israel each year on our campus Birthright Israel trips. Students can climb Masada, touch the Western Wall, float in the Dead Sea, and so much more - all for free, and all with fellow AU students! Our next trip is planned for winter 2025-2026.
Birthright Israel is an innovative partnership between the State of Israel, private philanthropists, and Jewish communities around the world.
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Israel Fellow & Educational Programs
Hillel's Jewish Agency Israel Fellow works closely with student leaders to plan and implement extensive cultural and educational programming each semester. Israel-focused learning fellowships give students opportunities to explore the meaning of Zionism, the history of the Land and State of Israel, and the relevance of Israel to their individual Jewish identities.
AU Perspectives
AU Perspectives is Hillel’s campus leaders trip to Israel. This unique program provides undergraduate student leaders from a wide range of backgrounds with a unique opportunity to explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in all its complexity. Participants visit critical sites in the region and meet with Israeli and Palestinian politicians, journalists, and activists. The next trip is planned for winter 2025-2026.
Israel Studies & Student Groups
The AU Center for Israel Studies
offers excellent classes and
extra-curricular events. Learn more here.
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Hillel supports and advises several
Israel-focused student organizations that conduct cultural, educational, and advocacy programming. These clubs offer students opportunities to engage with Israel in a wide variety of ways and on their own terms.
