IACT: Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed

IACT coordinators are relationship-focused professionals who run on big energy and big ideas to leverage Birthright Israel to transform Jewish life on campus.  

IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed) is Hillel International’s comprehensive strategy that leverages Birthright Israel to transform Jewish life on campus. Active on 29 campuses across the United States, IACT seeks to engage a critical mass of first and second year students in Jewish life on campus by inspiring, activating, and propelling young adults on a Jewish journey. IACT ensures Jewish students have the opportunity to engage with  meaningful immersive Israel experiences. By supporting students on a journey of Jewish discovery before, during, and after those experiences, IACT builds connected and committed campus communities.

IACT supports students on their Jewish journey through these three pillars:

• Jewish Learning
• Israel Engagement
• Community Service

IACT helps Hillels reach the highest levels of success by providing funding, resources, and support for a dedicated campus professional who spearheads campus engagement.

Creating impactful experiences around Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Memorial Day), Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers) and Yom Haatzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day), is also a significant part of an IACT Coordinator’s work on campus. These week-long programs draw in hundreds of students to remember, learn, and celebrate. Yom Haatzmaut and Israel Week connect students to Israel in a positive way while getting them excited about the prospect of traveling there in the future. 

History

IACT was piloted in 2006 by Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston and scaled nationally by the Edward Fein Foundation. In 2020, IACT found a new home at Hillel International, boosting efficiency and scope via a robust campus infrastructure. Through generous funding, extensive resources, and ongoing support, IACT coordinators provide a launchpad for Jewish student growth.

Vision

Transform Jewish life on campus by inspiring increased engagement among Jewish students.

Mission

Ensure that every Jewish student has the opportunity to participate in a meaningful immersive Israel experience and be supported on a journey of Jewish discovery before, during, and after that experience.

Strategy

Provide funding, resources, and support for a dedicated campus professional who will identify and engage first and second year students, inspire them to travel to Israel, and steward their involvement in Jewish campus life. 

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The Journey is the Destination

To nurture engagement, IACT creates student connections and builds campus communities through value-oriented pillars — Jewish learning, Israel engagement, and community service.

A Direct Pathway

IACT plays a key role in helping a wide range of Hillels connect more students with Israel.