Israel events at Penn Hillel take place on an almost weekly basis, covering all aspects of the country – educational, cultural, social and political. We have had small events such as lectures from an Israeli Bedouin and an Israeli military doctor, interspersed with larger gatherings such as a charity concert for Israel and a question and answer session with Israeli Minister Natan Sharansky. Penn students traveled to Israel with Taglit-birthright israel, experiencing the country for the first time. New ideas, energy and groups are welcomed.
For more information, contact Rebecca Bootin
Taglit-Birthright Israel: Hillel is an opportunity not to be missed! The trip is free; the experience is “priceless!” If you are Jewish—aged 18 to 26—and have never been on a peer-organized trip to Israel, join Taglit-Birthright Israel’s Hillel Trip. It is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore Jewish heritage in Israel for 10 days over the winter or summer breaks. Along with fellow Penn students, you’ll get rocked around in jeep tours and inspired on hikes and by peer discussions. You’ll get to meet young, hip Israelis, take part in meaningful community service projects like tree-planting and visit historical sites.
For more information, contact Rabbi Janice Elster or go to freeisraeltrip.org Penn Zionist Freedom Alliance (ZFA) is a Jewish National Liberation Group that works to secure the right of Jews to live in peace and security in our homeland. ZFA also emphasises the universal nature of the Jewish struggle for self-determination and independence - a struggle for social justice and fundamental human rights that transcends all politics, religions or ethnicities.
For more information, contact Brian Finkel. The Israel Cultural Committee (ICC) hosts many fun and exciting events exploring the cultural side of Israel. Our events include Israeli concerts, hookah nights, food outings, movie screenings and more! Our largest event of the year is Israel Week, a whole week celebrating Israel, culminating in a lerge-scale festival on College Green.
For more information, contact Eli Bobo, Tal Bar-Or, Taylor Bernheim or Rachel Tydings The Penn Israel Coalition (PIC) is an umbrella organization for all pro-Israel student groups on campus. PIC is a non-partisan, student-run organization, packed full with Republicans and Democrats, liberals and conservatives, Jews and non-Jews. All are united in support of Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state within safe and secure borders. As an Israel advocacy group, PIC aims to thoroughly promote awareness of Israel, increase the effectiveness of pro-Israel efforts on campus and educate the wider public about the strength of U.S.-Israel relations. PIC’s regular activities include notable speakers such as Israeli Minister Natan Sharansky, fun and important lobbying trips to Washington, D.C., and frequent visits from the Israeli Consul General. Programs deal with international and Middle Eastern issues, as well as internal Israeli issues.
For more information, contact Brandon Paroly or see their website Bridging the Gap is a unique initiative that attempts to build bridges between the Jewish and Muslim and Arab communities at Penn. Through cultural, religious, and political events, the initiative continues to foster healthy and thought-provoking dialogue on Penn's campus. Past events include a co-sponsored concert, a political discussion panel co-sponsored by the Penn Israel Coalition and the Students for Justice in Palestine, and a joint Hillel and Muslim Students Association week long service trip to New Orleans during Spring Break.
For more information, contact Orly May or Sam Adelsburg |
