ABOUT THE PROGRAM
AACI Student-Connect, in partnership with JAFI, has brought together over 800 Jewish university students from Israel and the Diaspora to bridge the gap and foster meaningful connections.
This unique program offers participants the opportunity to delve into their Jewish identity, build genuine relationships with Jews from around the globe, and gain valuable resources to continue their personal Jewish journey.
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Through 1:1 online conversations, students from Israel and beyond engage in thought-provoking discussions. With dialogue prompts guiding each conversation, participants explore topics such as Jewish identity, combating antisemitism, and deepening their connection to Israel and their local communities.
Join us in creating a stronger, more united global Jewish community.
What’s the Goal?
Creating personal and professional connections between students in Israel and around the world
What do you get out of it?
Amazing network opportunities with other students, professional peers, and high-level speakers
An exploration of your own Jewish identity, personal values and connection to Israel
The chance to tell your story and hear someone else’s experiences through one-on-one friendly and meaningful conversations
The possibility to form valuable connections and long-lasting friendships with people all over the world
The inspiration and tools to become a leader in your Jewish community
How does it work?
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Fill out our short application form.
It will only take 5 minutes!
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Participate in six meetings (2 group sessions and 4 one-on-one discussions) covering a range of exciting topics. The best part? You choose your own schedule!
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Get paired with another student with similar interests and/or fields of study
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If you wish, you can continue engaging in group dialogues with expert speakers, brainstorm and develop project ideas, and explore ways to further your Jewish journey.
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Miki Goldsmith, 22, is the only Jew in her University of Johannesburg law program. Nofar Weisel, 24, is among the Jewish majority at Ariel University. For Goldsmith, a member of the South African Union of Jewish Students, walking around her campus during Israel Apartheid Week can feel threatening. For Weisel, walking around her city during times of heightened terrorist activity can feel unsafe.
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Both their similarities and their differences gave these young women a solid basis for intense one-on-one online conversations about Jewish identity, values, antisemitism, anti-Zionism and personal connection to Israel as part of the AACI Student Connect project started last September.
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