JDC Entwine
Annually, Jconnect partners with JDC Entwine to take 15 Jconnectors on transformative global travel experience in order to explore, find meaning, and take action. Entwine is an initiative of the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the largest Jewish humanitarian organization in the world. The trips are highly subsidized thanks to a generous grant from Stan and Michele Rosen.
August 21-29, 2023
We’re headed to Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan on the adventure of a lifetime! Inside Jewish Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan gives you an inside look at these vibrant and growing Jewish communities. Breathe in fresh mountain air on a hike around Big Almaty lake, engage with elderly clients from the Jewish Community Center of Almaty, and visit Osh Bazaar, one of the largest bazaars in Bishkek. Inside Jewish Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan gives you a chance to see JDC’s work in the Former Soviet Union first hand and learn about the value of global Jewish responsibility. Learn more or apply here. Applications close on April 21, 2023.
For information, contact Jconnectdirector@hilleluw.org
Birthright Israel
Jconnect is excited to offer FREE trips to Israel. Birthright trips to Israel connect Jewish students to their Jewish journey and identities, to Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people, and, upon return, to their Jewish communities. Students are led by Jewish professionals and will experience Jewish history and Israeli culture through unforgettable tours, hikes, and unique activities.
Jconnect supports trips for 22-26 year-olds from the Pacific Northwest and especially the Seattle area specifically.
Check out a sample trip itinerary
Questions? Interested in joining us?
Contact jconnectdirector@hilleluw.org
*This trip is a gift from Birthright Israel. Taglit-Birthright Israel is an innovative partnership between the people of Israel through the Government of Israel, private philanthropists through the Birthright Israel Foundation, and Jewish communities around the world (North American Jewish Federations, Keren Hayesod, and the Jewish Agency for Israel).