Registration information is not available yet for the 2010 trips. More information will be available around the High Holidays.

Join the growing community of over 2,500 Hillel students that have helped rebuild Mississippi and Louisiana since 2005. These one-week trips focus on hands-on service, community interaction and the exploration of social justice and Judaism.

Participants spend their days doing volunteer work which may include, but is not limited to, installing siding on houses, drywalling, painting, roofing, cleaning, etc. in the areas affected by the hurricane. After working, students engage in small group discussion and programming that delve into the underlying issues that were brought about by the storm. Following a communal dinner, there are a myriad of activities including meeting with communal leaders and members of New Orleans' Jewish community. The experience also includes a tour of the areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and a restful and joyous Shabbat.

See a schedule for a typical day. 
 Sample Schedule (PDF File 18Kb)

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Application Timeline:
Please check back for updates about registration. Questions?  Contact Robin Pollak, 202-449-6591.

Cancellation deadline is four weeks prior to the first day of the trip - refund less $25 cancellation fee (no refund after this date)

Program Dates: Please see this list for program dates. These trips are campus-based and therefore each campus has a specific week it is eligible for. If your campus is not listed here, please contact your Hillel for other Alternative reak options.  

Cost: $200 + travel to and from the Gulf Coast.

Location: New Orleans, LA

Frequently Asked Questions   
For more information, contact: abgulfcoast@hillel.org            

Read about the 2007-2008 trips

Hillel's Hurricane Katrina Alternative Break has been generously supported by United Jewish Communities.