Go on birthright Israel with Iowa Hillel
Trip Dates for our summer Birthright are may 29 - june 9, 2024.
Iowa Hillel offers a summer and winter break birthright annually! Our winter break trips occur at the beginning of January and our summer trips occur after graduation in May and could be later in May depending on when Shavuot falls. Please reach out with any questions.
Interested in going this summer Break?
Fill out this interest form!
Hillel trips connect Jewish students to their Jewish journey and identities, to Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people, and, upon return, to their Jewish communities. Students are led through Israel by Jewish professionals and will experience Jewish history and Israeli culture through unforgettable tours, hikes, and unique activities.
How to Register:
Register at the link above and create an account with a non-university email address. This will be your user ID.
Fill out Part I of the application and submit a $300 refundable deposit. For Trip Selection, choose “Campus Trip” and select University of Iowa.
Click the link to confirm your email address in the email from Birthright Israel. Within 24–48 hours, you’ll receive an email from Hillel International with a link to Part II of your application, which includes health and medical information, roommate requests, and passport information.
Sign up for a 30-minute one-on-one chat with Ashley Holt. This allows us to get to know you, determine eligibility, and gives you the chance to ask questions.
With approval from Hillel and your refundable deposit paid, you are off to Israel!
Questions? Contact Ashley Holt, the Executive Director of Iowa Hillel.
*This trip is a gift from Birthright Israel.
Taglit-Birthright Israel is an innovative partnership between the people of Israel through the Government of Israel, private philanthropists through the Birthright Israel Foundation and Jewish communities around the world (North American Jewish Federations, Keren Hayesod, and the Jewish Agency for Israel)