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Cool
Conferences If
you dig traveling and meeting a TON of other Jews who share
similar interests, then at least one of these conferences are
for you! In many cases Hillel will assist in subsidizing
the cost if you apply and show interest. Scholarships
are available through outside sources as well and many times
can end up covering the whole cost of the conference. If
you are interested in attending one or more of these events,
please email us and the contact listed under the event. We
would be glad to assist you in your efforts!
Schusterman Hillel International Student Leaders
Assembly
Type: Leadership
Location: Camp Moshava, Honesdale, PA
Time: Last two weeks of August
Description: Developing Jewish leaders to aid
in transforming campuses into vibrant Jewish
communities.
For more info: Contact Rachel Hochheiser, Student
Leadership Development Associate, Conference
Director; Phone Number: 202-449-6588; Fax
Number: 202-449-6488;
E-Mail: rhocheiser@hillel.org
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Hillel's
Student Program at the United Jewish Communities General
Assembly (GA)
Type: Funding/Career
Location: Variable
Time: mid-November
Description: Annual gathering of the organized Jewish community. Typically
attracts 3000 participants including lay leaders, professionals, and undergraduate
and graduate students. This is meant for students interested in advocating
for improvement in funding/career in the Jewish community.
For more info: Contact Rachel Hochheiser, Student Leadership Development Associate,
Conference Director; Phone Number: 202-449-6588; Fax Number: 202-449-6488;
or rhocheiser@hillel.org
KOACH
Type: Social Action
Location: Variable
Time: Mid January-Late February
Description: Focuses on Conservative Judaism, particularly engaging in social
action projects. Over the course of 4 days, 150 students from 75 campuses
engage in study, social action, and socializing.
Cost and Scholarship: $225 with limited scholarship aid available
For more info: Contact KOACH (312)-726-1802 or e-mail moline@uscj.org
The Charlotte and Jack J. Spitzer B'nai B'rith Forum on Public Policy
Type: Public Policy/Leadership
Location: Washington D.C.
Time: early-mid February
Description: A unique opportunity for Jewish student activists to learn about
public policy issues and how to advocate for these advances
Also: 4 specialized tracks-COEJL-for students committed to organizing environmental
action and advocacy in their communities, J-TRACK- for students wishing to become
involved in public policy as journalists, a Grassroots Organizing Track and an
Israel Track.
For more info: Contact Stevie Schiff (202) 449-6525 or sschiff@hillel.org or
Rachel Hochheiser at rhochheiser@hillel.org
KESHER Convention
Type: Leadership
Time: late March/early April
Description: For Reform Jewish students looking to change and be changed. Network,
socialize and become confident leaders.
Scholarships available
For more info: E-mail to kesher@uahc.org or
call (914)-987-6359
AIPAC
Type: Israel
Location: Washington D.C.
Time: late May
Description: Thousands of students and activists lobbying Congress for American-Israeli
affairs.
Jewish National Fund Eco-Zionism Conference
Type: Eco-Judaism
Location: Variable
Time: Late March/early April
Description: For the purpose of discovering new ways to green and connect to
the Land of Israel. One can study Judaism, Zionism, and Israel in their
relation to the environment.
Cost and Scholarship: $90 with scholarships available
For more info: Contact mbaylis@jnf.org or
call (212)-879-9305 ext 330
Lights in Action (LIA) National Conference
Type: Leadership
Time: January
Description: 50-75 activists gathered for the purpose of creating empowered Jewish
student leadership, student networking, and creating a Jewish student agenda.
For more info: Contact Lights in Action; 220 5th Ave, 13th Floor; NY, NY 10001;
Telephone: (212)-685-7886; Fax: (212)-685-7909 or 1-800-JEWS-ACT or liahq@lia.org
Spring Conference for Student Journalists
Type: Journalism
Location: NY, NYTime: March
Description: The Jewish Student Press Service and New Voices magazines invite
all interested students to its spring conference on Jewish student journalism
and social justice.
For more info: Contact Sam Apple at nvoices@idt.net
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