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Israel Discovered – Perspectives Trip to Israel is an in-depth exploration experience of life in Israel and the Palestinian Terrorities (West Bank) for a select group of student leaders from the University of Maryland.
The purpose of this trip is to give students an opportunity to participate in and discover the beauty and complexity of the land, and to give everyone the resources to create their own opinions and understandings of Israel and the Palestine.
Next Trip: January 2027
(exact dates not finalized until later this year. The trip will likely leave the first Sunday or Monday in January and run 10-12 days including flights)
Stay tuned for our interest form.
We’ll learn about current events, shining an international light on its complexities and nuances, in an immersive and experiential method. The students will meet with politicians, activists, civic leaders, academics, artists, Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs, Jews, Muslims, Druze, Bedouin, Christians, clerics, and humanitarians who can offer diverse perspectives on the societal and political underpinnings of the region.
Opportunities will be provided to reflect upon and understand issues relating to the region and to gain an appreciation of the political, religious, cultural and historical factors that form the politics and complexity of the Middle East today.
This program is staffed by our Hillel team, along with a tour educator from Israel.
If you have any questions, email our Director of Engagement and Israel Experiences Adam Bershad (abershad@marylandhillel.org)
Open to all UMD students—of any background or faith—who will be on campus for the for at least 2 semesters after winter break 2026-27. Applicants should either hold a leadership role in a prominent campus organization or be highly engaged and well-connected within the student community.
The price to participate in Israel Discovered is $250. You will only be asked to pay if you are accepted into our program.
You will receive a full 100% refund if the trip is cancelled.
There are grants available to cover this fee on an at-need basis. The program will cover round-trip airfare to/from Israel, accommodation, transportation, two meals a day (breakfast & lunch or dinner) admission fees for all scheduled activities, and overseas travel accident insurance.
Students will be responsible to pay for:
