Israel Leadership Mission (ILM)

Israel Leadership Mission Trip (ILM) is a high-level Winter Break trip to Israel for 15-20 Jewish Student Leaders from KU. Themes explored on ILM include: diversity in religion and culture, perspective building and gaining a better understanding of the conflict. This experience is designed to challenge students and provide them with an opportunity to begin to unpack the many complexities that make up Israel and Israeli culture. 

Click here for an example of previous ILM trip itineraries (this does not reflect the itinerary for the 2019 trip, but will help to provide a better idea of what to expect while on the Israel Leadership Mission). 

The trip cost is $1,200 which covers a round trip flight from New York to Israel and all ground costs in Israel. Participants are responsible for their domestic flight to New York and any spending money in Israel. ILM is over Winter Break in January.
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Student Eligibility:

• Students have been to Israel previously (Birthright or other similar experience - please note that participating on this trip will disqualify you from any Birthright trip in the future)
• Students have demonstrated commitment to student leadership and Jewish life at KU
• Participants commit to serve a leadership role within KU Jewish community and are responsible for conducting a follow up program based on their ILM trip
• Priority given to students who are juniors and above ​

For more information about ILM, please contact Leah. ​

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European Leadership Mission (ELM)

European Leadership Mission (ELM) is a high-level Winter Break trip to Sofia, Bulgaria and Bucharest, Romania for 15-20 Jewish Student Leaders from KU. KU Hillel's next ELM trip is January 2020. 

To be eligible students must:

• Have been to Israel previously
• Demonstrated commitment to student leadership at KU Hillel and Jewish life at KU
• Commit to serve a leadership role within the KU Jewish community
• Responsible for conducting a follow-up experience based on their ELM trip  

Priority is given to students who are Sophomores and above. The trip cost is $1000 which covers a round trip flight and all ground costs while in Europe. Participants are responsible for their domestic flight to Chicago and any spending money in Europe. 

CLICK HERE for more information from our 2018 ELM trip