Top Five Moments from the 2026 Israel Summit
This past weekend, more than 150 Jewish student leaders gathered at the University of Pennsylvania for the eighth annual Hillel International Israel Summit.
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Every Day is Different in the Life of an IACT
As a first-year IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed) at Penn State Hillel, one thing I love about my job is that there’s no “typical day.”
How Hillel Israel is Finding Joy
With the escalating conflict, large Purim gatherings were replaced with neighborhood Megillah readings.
Israel at Last: Building Friendships and Belonging Through Birthright Israel
Long before I ever applied, I knew that going to Israel through Birthright Israel was something I wanted for myself.
Finding Meaning and Community at the Israel Leadership Network Shabbaton
Whether I’m looking for a new idea or help designing a program, the ILN community is always there to share resources and advice.
When They Came Home
When news broke of a deal to release the hostages held in Gaza, time itself seemed to pause.
A Look Back at October 7, and Two Years of Balancing Resilience, Grief, and Joy
Adam is a fourth-year student at Case Western Reserve University with majors in Cognitive Science and Economics and minors in Public Policy and Applied Data Science. Adam founded the Jewish Student Union at CWRU, and is the executive chair of the Hillel International Israel Leadership Network. As we begin a new Jewish and academic year, […]
From RootOne to Hillel: Jewish Inspiration and Connection
Every year, thousands of high school students travel to Israel on trips funded by RootOne, an organization that helps young Jewish students build their connections with Israel and their Jewish identities.
I Left Tel Aviv Early, But I Didn’t Leave Empty
For months, I had been counting down the days until my trip to Israel with the University of Florida Hillel. It was a dream I spoke into existence over and over, telling friends, family, teachers, and even strangers how excited I was. I imagined myself living for the summer in a country I love, immersing myself in its culture, and participating in an internship that aligned perfectly with my future goals.
Hope, Memory, and Healing After October 7
I grew up in Yad Natan in Southern Israel. Sports were always a huge part of my life. I have a degree in physical education from Wingate Institute, and worked as a volleyball coach for a long time. I’ve always believed in helping others, an aspiration I brought to life as a physical education teacher in elementary and high schools, and during a trip to volunteer in Uganda.
