Israel events at Penn Hillel take place on an almost weekly basis, covering all aspects of the country – educational, cultural, social and political. We have had small events such as lectures from an Israeli Arab Jerusalem Post Journalist, interspersed with larger gatherings such as hosting Michal Oren, now the Israeli ambassador to the US and a Q&A with Israeli Minister Natan Sharansky (now the head of the Jewish Agency). Penn students traveled to Israel with Taglit-birthright israel, experiencing the country for the first time. New ideas, energy and groups are welcomed.
For more information, contact Rachel Baker

Taglit-Birthright Israel: Hillel trip is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  Who could pass up an extraordinary 10 days traveling through the Jewish homeland - at no cost!  You'll get to explore Jewish heritage up close and with close friends.  Have a blast floating in the Dead Sea, get inspired on hikes across historic lands, take part in meaningful community service projects, meet Israelis who are your age, and visit some of the most spectacular sites in the world.  And it's FREE!

For more information, contact Debbie Yunker or go to www.pennhillel.org/pennbirthrighttrip

Penn Zionist Freedom Alliance (ZFA) is a Jewish National Liberation Group that works to secure the right of Jews to live in peace and security in our homeland. ZFA also emphasizes the universal nature of the Jewish struggle for self-determination and independence - a struggle for social justice and fundamental human rights that transcends all politics, religions or ethnicities.

For more information, contact Hart Levine

The Israel Cultural Committee (ICC) hosts many fun and exciting events exploring the cultural side of Israel. Our events include Israeli concerts, hookah nights, food outings, movie screenings and more! Our largest event of the year is Israel Week, a whole week celebrating Israel, culminating in a large-scale festival on College Green.

For more information, contact Melissa Goldstein or Jeffrey Rollman

The Penn Israel Coalition (PIC) is a grassroots, bi-partisan, pro-Israel umbrella organization made up of Penn community members from all backgrounds and beliefs.  PIC works on and off Penn's campus to bolster support of Israel's right to exist as a Jewish, democratic state with safe and secure borders.  Pic's regular activities include hosting notable speakers, fun and exciting community events, lobbying trips, and campaigns on behalf of important causes.  If you want to get involved in Israel advocacy on campus, come to our info sessions and events.

For more information, contact Seth Bluestein or Michael Fields or see their website

Hillel's Israel Dialogue serves as a forum for Jewish students to discuss and learn about all aspects of Israel.  Israel Dialogue hosts speakers, conducts discussions, and functions as a safe environment in which Jewish students can address, debate, and understand key issues and topics pertaining to Israel.

 For more information, contact Kevin Beckoff or Max Levy

LendforPeace.org was founded by two Jews and two Palestinians at Penn, and was created to enable people of all faiths and backgrounds to make a tangible difference in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  Through the website, individuals like you can make small loans to specific vetted micro-entrepreneurs in the West Bank.  Our mission is to use micro-lending to promote economic opportunity and political stability in the Middle East.  Check us out at LendforPeace.org!

For more information, contact Sam Adelsburg