About Hagshama
USD Hagshama is the University Student Division of the North American Branch of the World Zionist Organization. Active for over 20 years, the USD Hagshama department is committed to empowering young Zionist leaders in Jewish campuses and communities around North America. This unique branch targets North American campuses, and through the use of various interactive and exciting activities, brings the Jewish Zionist message and the spirit of Israel to students in North America. Our regional coordinators implement an array of diverse activities each semester on issues relating to the realities and essence of Israel. We help Jewish students and young adults find their own special way of connecting to Israel and Zionism.
For further details about USD Hagshama, please visit the USD section.
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Just call us on 1-800-27-ISRAEL
or email us at usd@jazo.org.il
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