We recognize the power of student governments in shaping campus culture. SSI doesn't wait to react to anti-Israel resolutions. We get in the room first. The Leadership Development Initiative is a project of Students Supporting Israel, built to elect pro-Israel representatives, create coalitions, and pass our own legislative pieces before opposition can gain traction.
Elect Leaders
Elect Leaders
SSI members run for student body president, senator, and at-large seats on campuses nationwide, shaping policy from the inside.
Pass Resolutions
Pass Resolutions
We draft and champion resolutions supporting Israel, condemning Hamas, and advancing the IHRA definition of Antisemitism.
Block BDS
Block BDS
SSI chapters have directly defeated anti-Israel BDS proposals at campuses across the country before they could take hold.
Build Coalitions
Build Coalitions
We help students build coalitions, take on leadership roles, and become confident pro-Israel voices across campus — from freshman year to student body president.
Campus culture is shaped by the students willing to step up and get involved.
After years of watching students get tired of sitting on the sidelines while other people made decisions for their campus, SSI created the Leadership Development Initiative. The Leadership Development Initiative was built to help students confidently navigate student government, campus leadership, campaigns, elections, and advocacy. Over the years, our students learned firsthand how much influence student governments have on campus life, and why it matters to have strong student voices in those rooms.
Through this initiative, SSI helps students become proactive leaders who advocate for their communities and help create campuses where Jewish and pro-Israel students feel represented, supported, and heard.
Get Involved in Student Leadership
SSI's Student Leadership Development Initiative trains pro-Israel students to run for office, pass resolutions, and lead on campus. Ready to make an impact? We want to hear from you.
"United, the entire Jewish community — Minnesota Hillel, Chabad U of M, SSI, AEPI, and ZAM — succeeded at defining antisemitism on our campus. SSI at the University of Minnesota looks forward to a safe and inclusive environment for all students."
Oren R.
University of Minnesota
"With the recent unanimous passing of Resolution 33-04, which calls for the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism, I feel inspired to continue standing up for the Jewish community. I've never felt prouder to be part of the Jewish community."
Kara L.
University of Georgia
"By passing this resolution, our student congress accepted the State Department's definition of antisemitism. We are proud that on a campus with such a large Jewish population, our congressmen are willing to be allies to the Jewish community."
Rebekah M.
Indiana University
"This is an outstanding proactive move, and in days like this when we hear of BDS passing across the country, we are proud to stand strong with Israel. This is only the beginning of our accomplishments. Am Yisrael Chai."
Elad D.
Texas A&M University
"This resolution was passed unanimously, and not even a word of opposition was raised against it. Capital is the first university in Ohio to pass such a resolution — on a campus without any significant Jewish presence. We can fight antisemitism anywhere."
Austin R.
Capital University
"This legislation only shows the strength of our community and the fact that more student bodies stand in support of the Jewish people and the Jewish State of Israel."
Sophia W.
Kent State University
"SSI at Chapman has been working very hard to create a voice for Israel, and I am so proud that we are finally being heard. This is not only a success for our group, but for the entire Chapman community."
Leehe R.
Chapman University
"This motion makes it far more difficult for antisemites to perpetuate antisemitism at the student government level, and now we are able to hold them accountable."
Rebeccah K.
Toronto Metropolitan University
"We applaud student government for not shying away from this difficult topic. We are very fortunate to have representatives that care about protecting minority communities and are in touch with current issues."
