Question 1

Who is eligible to host itrek’s Community Experiences?

Accepted Answer

itrek Leaders, former and current, are eligible to host community experiences with itrek’s support for their respective peers.

Question 2

What kind of community experiences can I host?

Accepted Answer

itrek Leaders and Alumni can host all sorts of events depending on their interests and particular circumstances. Whether it’s a lecture, a panel, or a workshop, and whether it’s in-person or online, itrek wants you to have the flexibility to design your own experience. You can explore options for speakers and experiences throughout this site or come up with something interesting on your own..

For current itrek Leaders, itrek has three goals for each event:
Help participants learn something new about Israel
Create/maintain interest in traveling to Israel
Develop trust between itrek Leaders and prospective participants

Question 3

Is there funding available?

Accepted Answer

itrek offers generous funding to itrek Leaders & Alumni to host Israel-related experiences in their communities.

Available to Current itrek Leaders
Up to $3,500 for speakers
Up to $1,000 dedicated to secure a meeting space & A/V
Up to $50/person for food & beverage

Available to itrek Alumni Leaders
Funding for Alumni Leaders is available through the itrek Microgrant initiative.

Expenses may be paid by itrek directly to a third-party vendor and in some cases, itrek may need to reimburse Leaders or participants. Reimbursements will be processed following the event.

Question 4

What other resources can itrek provide?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the calendar of speakers in the US & Europe, itrek can help with:

Connecting you with Tour Educators and expert lecturers in Israel to host events on zoom
Supporting your search for a suitable venue
Providing administrative support for registration and attendance tracking
Collecting feedback via itrek’s post-event survey

Question 5

Are there any requirements?

Accepted Answer

There are a few requirements for all events:
All events must use a registration platform provided by itrek unless specifically approved otherwise 
All events must track and report attendees
All events must be surveyed, and organizers are responsible for distributing the provided survey link to all attendees.

Question 6

How do I start planning?

Accepted Answer

Starting is simple! Reach out to your itrek point of contact and let them know what you have in mind and they’ll help you get started.

If you’re interested in hosting one of the speakers listed in the Speakers Bureau in your community, we encourage you to reach out directly through the platform to get the conversation started.

Question 7

How many itrek Campus Experiences can itrek Leaders host?

Accepted Answer

There is no specific limit to the number of individual community sexperiences. We encourage you to host multiple experiences and engage as many students as possible in a way most suited to you and your peers.

FAQ and Guidelines

Community Experiences Policies & Procedures: