Hasbara Fellowships

Empowering advocates for Israel on college and university campuses around North America. Our fellows are active in the fight against #BDS & antisemitism.

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June delegation: Complete! ✅✨

This June, our fellows immersed themselves in Israel’s culture, history, and communities. They didn't just visit—they engaged in the tough, vital conversations that build real leadership and campus advocacy. We couldn't be prouder of their growth and dedication‼️✨💪

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What an incredible day our fellows have had this Wednesday! 💪🌟💙

Starting off by departing to the Herodian National park, the fellows got to tour Desert fortresses and the palace and burial site of King Herod. Later in the afternoon, the group visited Maharat HaMachpela, the cave of the Patriarch and Matriarchs before heading back to Jerusalem for the night. 🌙

While our trip is wrapping up, we still have so much left to look forward to for the rest of the week. More to come, so stay tuned! ‼️👀

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We're proud to be featured in JNS's article covering why this mission matters and what these students are experiencing firsthand.

More than 50 student leaders from over 30 universities across the United States and Canada have spent part of their summer in visiting some of the most significant sites in Jewish history as part of our Student Leadership Mission to Israel.

Taryn Thomas, who gained national attention after publicly leaving the pro-Palestinian movement at Stanford University and speaking out against campus radicalism, said the experience had challenged many of her assumptions.

“I’ve often heard Israel’s story told through the language of colonialism, so when our group visited Samaria, I expected the conversation to center on settlements and violence,” she said.

“Instead, between Peduel and Shiloh, I found myself reflecting on the Jewish story being more than just conflict but also continuity…”

🔗Read more here: https://t.co/nkvUqz7QBP

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Our fellows ended another awesome day yesterday by getting to hear from Yahya Mahamid, an Israeli-Arab, and former IDF Combat Soldier with an incredible story. 🌟

Today, our fellows got to hear from Lorena Khateeb, who educated the student leaders on Druze history and their beliefs. Afterwards, the group ventured to Kfar Kama where they learned about Israel’s Circassian Community, one of the many minority groups that found a safe haven in Israel! 💙

Tonight our fellows get to enjoy staying in Jerusalem to rest up for another jam-packed day tomorrow. We can’t wait!💪🇮🇱✨

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After a beautiful Shabbos in Israel 🇮🇱, our fellows returned rejuvenated to continue this weeks programming! Yesterday, our fellows departed to Peduel where they heard from Samaria resident Nerya Meir. ✨

Then the group made their way to Shilo where they got a tour of the ancient city, the sites of the Mishkan, before departing to Tiberias. 

So far today, our fellows departed to Alma Research and Education Center where they got to speak with Major (Res.) Avraham Levine. After lunch, the group had the opportunity to tour the Golan Heights via Jeep ⛰️with Ilan Shulman.

It's been another successful and fulfilling few days to kick off the last week of our trip!💪💙

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We had a packed, yet meaningful day yesterday. Starting off at Kibbutz Kfar Aza where the fellows heard from Shachar Schnurman. Then, our group departed to the Nova Festival Grounds to hear the story of a survivor. Following that, the group stopped in Sderot at the Police Station Memorial and ended the day visiting the Tkuma Car Graveyard memorial from October 7th.

This morning our fellows had the privilege of hearing from Ella Mor who shared Avigail Edan Mor’s story of survival from October 7th. Later in the day our group got to engage in discussions with IDF soldiers in a panel, also hearing from Oriyah Solomon. 

While it’s been a heavy couple of days, the fellows have had tremendous learning opportunities and are looking forward to what lays ahead!

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We had an incredible start to our trip 🇮🇱 our students learned about the ongoing war against Israel as they heard personal stories from speakers like @RawaneOsmane and Danny Sitrin at Danny’s Farm. We are looking forward to a great trip ahead 💪

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On the first day of our June Student Leadership Mission to Israel, our fellows heard from @RawaneOsmane and asked if she had a message for students on college campuses 💪

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TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 1️⃣ day until our fellows land in Israel to begin an experience of connection, history, and advocacy. More to come, and we can't wait to start! 🇮🇱🛬 ✨💪

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Only 2️⃣ days left! Bags are packed and our fellows are almost ready to start an unforgettable journey across Israel to return home equipped with the skills needed to be a proper student-advocate on campus. 🧳🇮🇱🔥

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3️⃣ days and counting! We're only a short time away till our fellows touch down in Tel Aviv and connect deeply with Israel’s people, culture, and history, to become the proud campus advocates we need. ✈️💪💙

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Just 4️⃣ days until our June Delegation takes off! On this trip, our Hasbara Fellows will be able to connect, travel Israel, and build the skills to stand strong for truth on campus. 📣🇮🇱✨

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And the countdown begins! ✨🇮🇱
Just 5️⃣ days till our Hasbara June Delegation begins—bringing students together for inspiration, impact, and learning! 💙

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Ancient Shiloh — where the Mishkan stood for centuries before Jerusalem became the spiritual center of Jewish life. ✨

This site is more than archaeology. It's proof. Over 3,000 years ago, the Jewish people gathered here to worship. Yet on campuses today, students are told that places like Shiloh are "occupied" and that Israelis are foreign colonialists.

That's exactly why we come here. Shiloh isn't occupied territory — it's the original Jewish homeland. And our Fellows are walking its ground, learning its history, and carrying that truth back to campus.

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We're proud to be featured in both JNS and All Israel News, covering why this mission matters and what these students are experiencing firsthand.

25 student leaders from 18 universities came to Israel this week — and they're feeling the weight and purpose of it.

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Our fellows landed in Israel this week and have been going nonstop — real conversations, powerful sessions, and on-the-ground experiences that they will take back to their campus. 

From the moment we landed in Tel Aviv, our fellows jumped straight in. We heard from speakers about what this country has been living through, met the people carrying it, and started asking the hard questions.

Then we drove south. Nova festival grounds. A kibbutz in the Gaza envelope. The car graveyard at Tkuma. Sderot. these aren't just places on a map anymore, but lived stories we now carry with us.

By day three, we were sitting with IDF soldiers and officers, hearing firsthand what October 7th looked like from the inside, and what it means to keep choosing life when everything around you is asking you not to.

4 days in and we're just getting started.

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It's finally time! Only ONE more day until our Fellows land in Israel 🛬🇮🇱‼️ We can't wait to get this trip started!✨💙

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We can't believe it's only2️⃣ more days until we’re off to Israel 🇮🇱💫
We're counting down the seconds… Are you ready? 🤝💙

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Only 3️⃣ days till our Hasbara Fellows experience unforgettable moments and create meaningful connections in Israel! 🇮🇱💙‼️🤝✨

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Just 4️⃣ days until Hasbara Fellows get to connect, travel Israel, and strengthen their voices as proud advocates for truth on campus! 📣🇮🇱✨