Student Leadership Delegations
“As a student at UPENN it is an honor to be a part of Jewish students who are returning to Israel in an unprecedented historic mission. It’s important to support the people of Israel and acquire the skills to advocate for Israel on campus.”
University of Pennsylvania
Sam Koffler
“After October 7th everything changed on US campus. I was preparing for a job interview and for the summer. Over a day we became activists defending our country. We want to show Israel that the US is with them. This visit has been incredible and enabled us to strengthen ourselves and get ready for what we know is coming when we return to campus.”
Columbia University
Andrew Stein
“This trip was absolutely amazing. I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to strengthen my knowledge. The high quality speakers and packed schedule is a testament to the professionalism of the program. I’m happy to say this trip was life changing. I now feel equipped to debate this topic and stop antisemitism on my campus”.
University of Texas
Jason Diebner
“This trip inspired and strengthened me to go back on campus and combat antisemitism. It was very vital for me to hear testimonies first hand, and bear witness to October 7th atrocities. I became more confident in speaking up on news channels which is an opportunity I have been searching for. I also learned many tools with this community of students that we built, on what to do on campus”.
Benitah Virginia Tech
Noa Hanna
“We need to speak up against the horrors of October 7th. Truth exists and we need to fight for it. The IsraelAmbassadors mission to Israel gave me the leadership and confidence to do exactly this”.
Columbia University
Josh Shain
"Through attending pro-Israel conventions and now this leadership trip, I aim to gain the tools and inspiration to better promote pro-Israel messaging and create safe spaces for celebrating Israel."
University of Oregon
Romie Avivi Stuhl
“When I return to Columbia University, where the environment has grown increasingly hostile, I aim to use this experience to educate and raise awareness. As a campus leader, my primary goal is to learn how to effectively combat hate and safeguard my community.”
Columbia University
David Leder
“It's clear “that the only way to combat the anti-Israel stance is through knowledge - knowledge that empowers all of us to stand up for ourselves and for Jewish people everywhere. That’s why this trip, and trips like these, are so important.”
Seattle University
Hollis Coker
“I will take back the experience of bearing witness to the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7th, giving me the knowledge and conviction to disprove any deniers on the other side.”
University of Florida
Samuel Leschins
“This trip was so important to me because it allowed me to be a firsthand witness to the events that happened and are unfolding in Israel. As a Jew in the diaspora, I see Israel as the one place where we can control our safety, especially when faced with growing antisemitism.
Isaac Babus
Lewis and Clark College
Isaac Babus
"You can never truly understand something until you experience it in person, and now our passion to advocate for Israel is stronger than ever. The chance to connect with other students and learn about their strategies and initiatives on campus has been invaluable in our fight to make the university a place where Jews feel safe and accepted."
University of Western Ontario
Amanda Yakobovitz
“I came on this trip to better develop strong arguments for Israel and learn the most effective ways to bring them back to campus. This group felt like a think tank. Every speaker gave us valuable information, and I’m constantly asking myself how I can use what I just learned to push back against the misinformation and hate we’re seeing on campus.”
University of Northern Michigan
Fisher Angrist
“This trip is unlike anything I’ve experienced. Hearing directly from residents, hostage families, IDF soldiers, and seeing places like Sderot with our own eyes, grounded everything we know in reality. We now return to campus with not just knowledge, but evidence and understanding. We can make sure our peers understand what really happened, and tell the truth where it’s being erased. As student leaders, we already came in with a foundation, but this mission added vital perspective on what went wrong, what went right, and why the fight for Israel matters. It recharged our sense of purpose as the next generation of Zionist leaders.”
UC Berkeley
Sharon Knafelman
“I’ve been to Israel before, but never like this. The raw truth, the first hand accounts, the stories of loss and strength, the access to people on the front lines, it made the conflict real and personal. There are things you can’t fully comprehend until you see them with your own eyes and speak to the people living it. This trip made me feel more deeply connected to the state of Israel, to the IDF, and to the pain of our people. From 3000 miles away, you feel helpless. But standing here, I feel purpose. This trip gave me the clarity I needed. I came to learn, and I’m leaving ready to lead.”
Northeastern University
Max Berger
“I now feel better equipped with the tools, experiences, and evidence to return home and speak with confidence, not only to combat antisemitism, but also to share the reality of what we’ve seen and lived.”
University of Colorado–Boulder
Nathaniel Rotenberg
“With so much misinformation being spread and pressure to make Jewish visibility and support for Israel shameful, learning the truth firsthand matters now more than ever. I am returning to campus with a clearer perspective and the tools to fight against antisemitism.”
University of Texas
Sam May
“As Jews, we have not only the right but the responsibility to defend our people and our homeland, and this Israel advocacy mission is equipping me to do exactly that, even from my small college campus in the middle of Pennsylvania.”
Bucknell University
Aliyah Cohen