Hillel's Winter Trip Options:

Please note that you will select your trip option during the online application, so please choose an option beforehand. See each option for eligibility restrictions.

Registration is Now Open!

Campus Explore Israel Trip - May, June or August
The Campus Explore Israel Trip is a Hillel’s premier campus-based experience. Traveling with other students from your campus and community, you will explore the major sites of Israel and amazing places you didn’t even know existed. You’ll meet your Israeli peers and get to know the real Israel - hiking Masada, exploring the tunnels under the Western Wall, drumming with the Bedouin in their desert tents, and dancing in an Israeli nightclub will show you an Israel not seen on the nightly news. 

Participating Campuses for 2010 Trips

Bilingual: ASL/Spoken English - May
This trip is open to people who use American Sign Language,  spoken English, or both as their primary language. Traveling with your peers, you will explore the major sites of Israel and amazing places you didn’t even know existed. You’ll meet your Israeli peers and get to know the real Israel - hiking Masada, exploring the tunnels under the Western Wall, drumming with the Bedouin in their desert tents, and dancing in an Israeli nightclub will show you an Israel not seen on the nightly news. Knowledge of American Sign Language is not required for this trip. ASL interpretation will be available to make all educational content accessible and facilitate communication among participants.

Cleveland Connects - May
A program designed specifically for students from and/or at school in Cleveland. This special program will allow you to explore the major sites in Israel with other participants from your region.  You’ll meet your Israeli peers and get to know the real Israel - hiking Masada, exploring the tunnels under the Western Wall, drumming with the Bedouin in their desert tents, and dancing in an Israeli nightclub will show you an Israel not seen on the nightly news.

Greek Leadership - June
This trip is designed specifically for Greek students holding leadership positions in their fraternities or sororities. You will explore the major sites of Israel and amazing places you didn’t even know existed. This trip will include a special philanthropy project and an opportunity to meet young Israeli social entrepreneurs and philanthropists. You’ll get to know the real Israel - hiking Masada, exploring the tunnels under the Western Wall, drumming with the Bedouin in their desert tents, and dancing in an Israeli nightclub will show you an Israel not seen on the nightly news.

Seattle/Jconnect - August
A program designed specifically for graduate students and young professionals from the Pacific Northwest. This special program will allow you to explore the major sites in Israel with other participants from your region.  You’ll meet your Israeli peers and get to know the real Israel - hiking Masada, exploring the tunnels under the Western Wall, drumming with the Bedouin in their desert tents, and dancing in an Israeli nightclub will show you an Israel not seen on the nightly news.