BREAK NEW GROUND
Join the community of Hillel students who have explored Israel through the lens of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world. This one-week experience focuses on intense hands-on service, community interaction and the exploration of social justice and Judaism in the land of Israel.
This year, 42 undergraduate students from New York will have the opportunity to participate in Hillel's Alternative Break in Israel: Break New Ground. Students must be prepared to fully participate in intense days of hands-on service, be open to experiential learning as a means to increase knowledge about socio-economic and social justice issues in Israel, be receptive to returning to campus as active citizens, engaging in the local Jewish and non-Jewish community, and exploring social justice as a Jewish value.
Participants will have the unique experience of volunteering with immigrants and foreign workers in Israel who tend to be underserved by most welfare and volunteer organizations. Each day, students will volunteer, explore a new aspect of Israeli society, interact with the Israeli community, and delve into challenging issues with new friends.
Program Dates: December 28, 2008-January 6, 2009
Cost: $500 + travel to and from New York City.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Applicants must be a fully enrolled undergraduate student attending one of the New York institutions listed here. (Please click on the link to see the full list.)
2. Applicants must have previous Israel experience. Preference given to Taglit: Birthright Israel alumni.
Upon acceptance, all participants will be required to participate in an orientation. More information will be sent after acceptance to program.
Undergraduate registration is now closed.
Essay Questions Undergraduate 2008-2009 (WORD File)
Frequently Asked Questions
For more questions contact: abisrael@hillel.org
Graduate students:
Hillel will also be sending two buses geared toward JD and MBA students this winter. Please see this link for more information.
Read about Alternative Break in Israel 2007-2008
Hillel's Alternative Break in Israel: Break New Ground has been generously supported by UJA Federation of New York and The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation