"HSI was a life changing experience. We learned so much about our history and it made me appreciate and be proud to be Jewish.  I learned how to be more patient, build relationships with new people, and work harder to reach goals." -Adi Braha

"Why should you go to HSI? I’m gonna tell you right now. You get a chance to live like you’re on a college campus, you make new friends for life, and you have a great experience." -Jonathan Ben-David

"HSI is great because of the people, friendships, Israeli education, awesomeness and it’s a really fun experience." -Andrew Grossman

"Go on HSI to get an all-around Jewish experience. Learn about the history of your own people and have a great time while doing it. You are able to live in a dorm to get the true Israeli experience." -Lee Epstein

"HSI was the best experience of my life. Not only did I get to spend 6 weeks in the most amazing place ever, but I learned about the history of Israel, made lifelong friends and got high school and college credits." -Brittany Graff

"HSI is the best program ever! It is a great experience because you really learn about your Jewish history. You learn how to be really independent and coexist with others. The learning is different from any other school because Israel is your classroom. You learn about Jewish history while being at the place where the historical events happened. Israel is living proof of our history and HSI teaches us this." -Emily Berdugo

"You should do HSI because it is a life-changing experience. You make really close friends that you have an extremely special and unique relationship with. It’s not a tour; you have a home base. The learning is interesting because of its interactive nature. It brings you closer to Israel and Judaism. The many challenges help you grow as a person". -Jessica Mirvis

"There’s no better Jewish-oriented summer program for teens. HSI offers a premium education on the history of the Jewish establishment of the state of Israel, an ultimate bonding experience and an opportunity to interact with and visit Israel, the Jewish homeland. The teachers are knowledgeable and engaging, the counselors accommodating and warm, and the dorm life is vibrant. Don’t think about it, just sign up and I can assure you that you won’t regret it." -Bernard Cohen


"The trip changed my perspective on my religion. This trip was definitely the best moment of my life. School during the summer might not sound like something you would like to do but learning about your land will change everything for you." -Brandon Salky