StandWithUs Connect
CAMPUS / GAP YEAR
All sessions (with the exception of Live Tours) can be run virtually or as on-site presentations, subject to conditions allowing for it.
Everything Israel
Israel 101
A Middle East Overview: Part 1
A Middle East Overview: Part 2
Dual Narratives
Understanding the History of the Arab–Israeli Conflict
This fact-based and fast-paced presentation will cover the origins of the Arab–Israeli conflict as well as the rise of Palestinian nationalism. We will discuss root causes and the impact they have had—and will continue to have—on the peace process.
Diving Deeper into the West Bank: History, Legality, and Policy
This informational presentation will examine the history of the West Bank/Judea and Samaria and how we arrived at where we are today. We will discuss control over the area and how it has changed in the last 100 years, resolutions and agreements that were passed or signed, settlement communities and the controversies surrounding them, possible solutions, and proposed compromises. This is a fact-based and content-driven presentation that does not push any one political agenda but allows the participants to decide for themselves how they feel about this complex and disputed area.
Ethiopian Experience
There are approximately 150,000 Ethiopian Jews in Israel. Learn about Ethiopian Jewish history, tradition, and culture in this interactive lecture. You will hear first hand about the history of Ethiopian Jews and their arduous journey to Israel. We will open your eyes to the diversity of Israel and your senses to the amazing customs, music and food of Ethiopian Jewry!
Live Tours
Jerusalem: LIVE—Jewish Quarter
Jerusalem: LIVE—Nachlaot
Jerusalem: LIVE—Mishkenot Sheananim
The revolutionary first neighborhood built outside the walls of the Old City: While visiting the neighborhood’s vintage windmills and original houses, we will examine the events that led up to its creation, its founding by Sir Moses Montefiore, and its critical role from the War of Independence to the Six-Day War.
Jerusalem: LIVE—Strategic Tour
At Jerusalem's southern edge, we will examine Jerusalem's expansion post-1967, peer into Bethlehem, and understand security challenges and solutions while standing next to a section of Israel's security barrier. Not available in winter
Gush Etzion: LIVE
Understand the historical and strategic significance and unravel some of the complicated issues of Judea and Samaria/the West Bank on a walk through the Path of the Patriarchs—the ancient road that connected southern Israel to Jerusalem.
Antisemitism
Antisemitism vs. Legitimate Criticism of Israel
Fighting Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism: Strategies that Support and Empower Students on the Ground
This is an interactive workshop to learn about what StandWithUs is doing to fight antisemitism on college campuses and what you can do yourself. You will also have the chance to learn about and craft your own responses to real-life instances of anti-Zionism and antisemitism on college campuses across the country.
Concepts and Misconceptions About Israel, Zionism, and Jews
This practical presentation discusses core concepts and misconceptions regarding Israel, Zionism, and the Jewish people and provides the audience with the tools needed to explain these topics to those less informed. Moreover, we will also tackle the core claims made against Israel’s right to exist, providing the necessary knowledge and skills to challenge those arguments and ultimately show how these expressions of anti-Zionism are, in fact, antisemitism.
Live Tours
Jerusalem: LIVE—Jewish Quarter
Jerusalem: LIVE—Nachlaot
Jerusalem: LIVE—Mishkenot Sheananim
The revolutionary first neighborhood built outside the walls of the Old City: While visiting the neighborhood’s vintage windmills and original houses, we will examine the events that led up to its creation, its founding by Sir Moses Montefiore, and its critical role from the War of Independence to the Six-Day War.
Jerusalem: LIVE—Strategic Tour
At Jerusalem's southern edge, we will examine Jerusalem's expansion post-1967, peer into Bethlehem, and understand security challenges and solutions while standing next to a section of Israel's security barrier. Not available in winter
Gush Etzion: LIVE
Understand the historical and strategic significance and unravel some of the complicated issues of Judea and Samaria/the West Bank on a walk through the Path of the Patriarchs—the ancient road that connected southern Israel to Jerusalem.
Workshops
Know Your Rights
Answering Tough Questions About Israel Under International Law
Grill The Expert/s
Students on college campuses are consistently challenged with questions about Israel, and, more often than not, they struggle to respond. This practical workshop will allow the audience to share the most difficult questions they’ve faced, receive answers rooted in the facts, as well gain the tools to respond effectively to the different audiences they may encounter. Topics that are covered usually include the claim of stolen land, apartheid, occupation, settlements, roots of the conflict, and many others.
Building Your Personal Story
This engaging workshop includes an emphasis on the power of the personal story. Focusing on a “people-to-people” diplomacy approach, we will empower participants to take their experiences and relationship to Israel back to their campuses, communities, and organizations—and use them to better discuss Israel. In a world where the battle for hearts and minds is sometimes based more on emotion than on rationale, personal encounters and experiences have a huge impact toward engaging with others about Israel.
Fighting Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism: Strategies that Support and Empower Students on the Ground
Understanding the BDS Campaign
An introduction to the BDS movement, its tactics on college campuses, and how we can effectively overcome it, this presentation can be modified to specifically focus on resolutions or referendums as well.
Emerging Anti-Israel Campaigns
On college campuses around the world, groups hostile to Israel’s right to exist seek to influence the opinions of impressionable students, traditionally through campaigns like BDS and Israel Apartheid Week. Almost everyone knows what a BDS resolution is like, as it’s a tactic most students have seen on their campus at some point and one that has not changed all too much nationally in the past decade. But, right now, adversaries of Israel are developing new campaigns and events that are much more nuanced and complex, including messaging that alienates Zionists and Jews from progressive spaces and indoctrinates future leaders to hold anti-Israel positions. Join us in a brand-new webinar about the newest trends in anti-Israel activity on campuses.
Zionism and Feminism
In recent years, we have seen the argument that one cannot be a Zionist and a feminist. This has particularly become a challenge for Zionist feminists regarding involvement with the Women’s March. How can supporters of Israel also support the feminist movement? Join us for an interactive discussion about the history, waves, and types of Zionism and feminism. You will be introduced to strategies to educate your peers about Zionism and feminism and learn about how one can be a Zionist AND a feminist.
Reclaiming Our Narrative
In this presentation, we will cover how to tell Israel’s story, tie in personal narratives, and frame messaging about Israel in a way that is more emotionally and intellectually compelling. The goal is to inspire with Israel’s story and help others do the same for their peers.
Relationship Building, Lobbying, and Leadership
This presentation focuses on best practices for long-term coalition and relationship building, short-term strategies for lobbying student governments, and leadership skills in the context of facilitating a group space fueled by empowerment, teamwork, and smart delegation.
Campaign Strategy
Learn about marketing methods to develop a campaign on campus and best practices for implementation—from campaign building all the way through campaign execution and followup.
Becoming a Brand Ambassador
We’ll explore what it means to be an effective ambassador on campus as the “face” of a movement, covering best practices for engagement, branding, and programming.
The Power of Experiencing
In this workshop, we’ll learn about the art of appeal, what messaging works and when to use it, and how to provide a meaningful and powerful experience for your community when educating about Israel.
Intersectionality 101
Learn about this prominent tool for organizing on campus and how it is used in progressive spaces.
Fact Checking 101
Learn how to evaluate sources of information and sources of disinformation as it pertains to Israel.
Art of Mass Appeal
Learn how to bring Israel education to your campus in a dynamic way by meeting your peers where they are at; ensuring meaningful, effective, and engaging programming and campaigns.
Live Tours
Jerusalem: LIVE—Jewish Quarter
Jerusalem: LIVE—Nachlaot
Jerusalem: LIVE—Mishkenot Sheananim
The revolutionary first neighborhood built outside the walls of the Old City: While visiting the neighborhood’s vintage windmills and original houses, we will examine the events that led up to its creation, its founding by Sir Moses Montefiore, and its critical role from the War of Independence to the Six-Day War.
Jerusalem: LIVE—Strategic Tour
At Jerusalem's southern edge, we will examine Jerusalem's expansion post-1967, peer into Bethlehem, and understand security challenges and solutions while standing next to a section of Israel's security barrier. Not available in winter
Gush Etzion: LIVE
Understand the historical and strategic significance and unravel some of the complicated issues of Judea and Samaria/the West Bank on a walk through the Path of the Patriarchs—the ancient road that connected southern Israel to Jerusalem.
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