Israel
June 1, 2011 in Israel
Hillel at the University of Minnesota has a strong bond to the state of Israel. With Hillel students studying abroad in Israel or going on Birthright every semester, check out how you can get involved with Israel on campus.
Israel on Campus:
Welcome to GopherIsrael Online! As a group of students at the University of Minnesota, we dedicate our time to Israel advocacy on campus, around Minnesota, and in Washington DC. Through media, politics and cultural events GI works to bring Israeli culture to Minnesota, educate tomorrow’s leaders on the Middle East, and create educated, effective advocates of Israel. More about GopherIsrael (GI)
Birthright Israel Excel
BIE is a selective 10-week summer fellowship program in Israel for talented American Jewish undergraduate students who are pursuing careers in business, technology, biotech, marketing and social media. Each Birthright Israel Excel Fellow will intern at a prominent multinational Israeli company, travel to Israeli sites, meet with prominent members of the business, political and academic communities, and join an exclusive community of future global Jewish business and technology leaders. Upon return from Israel, Birthright Israel Excel participants will be paired with business mentors in the U.S. The goal of the mentor program is to further broaden the participants’ understanding of global economics, decision making and social responsibility. All expenses associated with flights, housing and group programming will be covered by Birthright Israel Excel. This program is open (but not exclusive) to Taglit-Birthright Israel alumni. Applicants who have previously visited Israel, whether for educational or non-educational purposes, are eligible to apply.
Taglit-Birthright:
Want to travel to Israel on Hillel’s very own Taglit-Birthright trip? Stop by Hillel to view pictures from last years participants, and apply for Hillel’s next Taglit-Birthright trip to Israel – THIS MAY – REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 15, 2012! Register at freeisrael.com To request more information about Hillel at the University of Minnesota’s Taglit-Birthright trip to Israel, please contact Andrea at: andrea@ujews.com
MASA’s Leadearth Program
MASA Leadearth program is looking for serious participants to join its magical journey in Israel and India. Experience life, explore new cultures, be the leader YOU WANT to be, and build your own social/ecological project with hundreds volunteers like you from around the world. More information is waiting for you @http://masa.leadearth.org.
Kibbutz Lotan – Go Green…In Israel!
5771 begins with a kibbutz full of activity and blessings. The date harvest started early in August and the crop was delicious. ur community has expanded with new families, newborn babies, Israeli high school graduates on a yearlong leadership training program, volunteers from around the world and US college students participating in our fall semester Peace, Justice & Environment program in conjunction with UMass Amherst, Living Routes and MASA. [More Information about Kibbutz Lotan's ecology opportunities]
Israel on Campus Survey
The purpose of the Minnesota-Israel Campus Coalition is to explore and better understand the nature of activity regarding Israel on Minnesota college campuses, beginning with the University of Minnesota and Macalester College.
Learn more about the Minnesota-Israel Campus Coalition
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Study Abroad:
In November 2009, the University of Minnesota approved Study Abroad to Israel for the first time since it’s founding. Starting fall of 2010, students could begin studying through two approved programs at Israeli institutions: Hebrew University in Jerusalem and Haifa University in Haifa. These two options include Semester to Year long programs in Israel. Learn more about the U of M’s new programs in: Jerusalem | Haifa. To learn more about Study Abroad in Israel, visit GopherIsrael.com
Middle East Backgrounder
Advocating for peace and security for Israel through education, information and community action.
Stand Up for Israel! staff and volunteers are our community’s local Israel activists, striving every day to maintain strong support for Israel. Our Stand Up for Israel! initiatives include:
