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USD/Hagshama gives college activists the opportunity to participate in tailor-made
programs that run throughout the year on a regional and national basis. Below
is a list of the major programs we provide.
USD at a glance
Israel/Zionist Campus Activism Annual programs
Do The Write Thing
This is a three-day seminar organized by USD/Hagshama, designed for young
Jewish journalists and media students. DTWT takes place during the General
Assembly of the United Jewish Communities (usually in mid November). The participants
get a chance to interact with highly influential Jewish figures, and engage
in a variety of meetings as well as attend journalism skills workshops.
Regional Conferences
Every region puts together at least one regional conference during the year.
The regional conference is an opportunity for active students to enhance their
leadership abilities and knowledge. They are organized by a Regional Steering
Committee consisting of student leaders from the region. Each conference has
a major theme - for example, Israel Advocacy; Israel and Democracy. It includes
both professional speakers and interactive workshops.
This intensive 3-day conference provides a forum for the Israel activists
and young leaders, and includes workshops on leadership, discussions and planning
of campus activism and informative lectures.
YZL Training Program in Israel
This is a two-week training program especially built for USD and other Hagshama
Department activists held in Israel. It includes training in a number of fields
(leadership skills, issues relating to Israel, Israel programs, activist skills
and Hagshama Department working methods), combined with trips around Israel
and other leisure activities. Participants in this program are: USD Regional
Directors, USD Representatives and other prominent student activists interviewed
by USD/Hagshama.
USD/Hagshama are offering you the opportunity to participate in a free birthright
israel ten-day trip to Israel this year, either during summer vacation or
during winter break. These trips are a gift from birthright Israel - a unique
partnership between the people of Israel through their government, local Jewish
Communities and prominent Jewish philanthropists. The USD/Hagshama trip options
are: Beyond the Headlines- A free ten-day trip to Israel focusing on Communication,
Mass Media and Current Events in Israel.
Year-round Israel On the Campus
USD/Hagshama Regional Directors and Representatives regularly provide up-to-date
Israel information on campuses, offering information about Israel programming
and upcoming USD/Hagshama events.
Israel Fairs
These are large-scale events, designed to promote Israel and Israel programs.
They involve a series of campus-based celebrations and educational days about
Israel - including Israeli music, food, and speakers as well as representatives
from Israeli organizations and programs. Every fair in your region is registered
in the Israel Fair Notification System.
Israel Awareness Seminars
These Regional / National seminars are a good way for Israel activists to discuss
and teach each other about various aspects of Israel and Zionism. These programs
are designed for the reps and can coincide with a Consulate briefing, Embassy
visit, or some other special event.
Speaking Tours
USD/Hagshama assists in arranging visits of prominent scholars, Members
of Knesset and other well-known figures from different walks of Israeli society.
Our campus reps arrange for them to speak on campus and be interviewed for
campus newspapers and radio stations in order to educate all students about
the different aspects of Israel. We also sponsor local tours with shlichim
or other interesting folks in your region. We recommend that you try this
- it's a great experience for everyone involved!
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