The SSI Van Campaign is a mobile advocacy initiative bringing a visible, confident pro-Israel presence to college campuses that have gone without one. |
🚐 A Rolling StatementThe van rolls in, sets up, and creates a space for open dialogue & visible solidarity on campuses where pro-Israel voices have been missing or marginalized. ✡️ Building BridgesThe van is a conversation starter — for Zionist students who feel alone, allies who want to stand with them, and anyone curious about Zionism. |
🛣 On the RoadThe van is staffed by experienced SSI National Representatives, who travel campus to campus, building relationships & driving the mission forward in person. 📣 Filling the GapThousands of campuses have no active SSI chapter. The van brings the movement to them — meeting students where they are, literally. |
1Van. Unlimited Impact. |
100%Grassroots Organized. Zero Apologies. |
10000+Campuses Without an Active Chapter |
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Overview
A team of four people, that included three activists and one videographer traveled across the Ivy League schools on the East Coast. Spring 2018 Route
This campaign was piloted at the Ivy League schools where SSI does not have chapters (Columbia University & UPenn). |
The video above uses footage from our Spring 2018 Van Campaign touring campuses on the East Coast. The campaign was so successful the first time around, we decided to continue doing it every semester:
WE DID IT ONCE, HELP US DO IT AGAIN! |
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Overview This fall semester Students Supporting Israel visited five universities on the West Coast which were included in the 20 most anti Israel List of the US and Canada’s Worst Campuses for Jewish Students .” The schools are: Fall 2018 Route
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The video above uses footage from our Fall 2019 Van Campaign visit at the University of Michigan. This video features a student's initial reaction to the HAMAS Bake Sale, Exemplifying that Students are outraged by Hamas, promoting conversation about Israel and the fight against terrorism.
The SSI team was equipped with a fold-out table and chairs to be set at a public space, with pro-Israel materials to hand out, banners, and baked good to pass out and attract by-passers. The tables on this campaign featured items such as our (anti-) Hamas Bake Sale, where students could see the hypocrisy of donating to Hamas - a recognized terrorist organization, where their donations would be reallocated to an organization the helps build bomb shelters for children affected by Hamas' terrorist attacks after learning about WHAT Hamas stands for, how it affects Israelis, and what Israel does to better the world against terrorism. A recap of the 2019 Van Tour can be found on our blog, here. |
Overview A team of three SSI National Representatives traveled across the Midwest on campuses both with and without SSI chapters, accompanied by an Israeli journalist to document and report the campaign. Fall 2019 Route
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A team of Four SSI National Representatives traveled across the state of Florida on campuses both with and without SSI chapters, accompanied by a videographer to capture the moments most impactful on the campaign. Fall 2021 Route
<- Watch the preview of the 2021 Van Campaign Video!
For the full video of the campaign, CLICK HERE. |
The SSI Nationals team split into two groups to maximize reach — simultaneously hitting campuses across Florida and the Southwest to bring the pro-Israel message to more students than ever before.
One team traveled the length of Florida — from the Panhandle all the way down to Miami — visiting 15 campuses and engaging thousands of students along the way.
A second team heads west — covering Arizona, Utah, and Nevada to reach campuses where a bold pro-Israel presence is long overdue.
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From the Ivy Leagues to the West Coast, Midwest, and Florida — the van has logged thousands of miles of pro-Israel advocacy. And we're just getting started.
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A team of four (three activists + one videographer) traveled across Ivy League schools on the East Coast — launching the very first SSI Van Campaign at universities where SSI had no chapter presence.
Five universities from the "20 Most Anti-Israel Campuses" list. The team brought pro-Israel materials and visibility to some of the most hostile campuses in the US and Canada.
Three SSI National Representatives and an Israeli journalist toured the Midwest. The tour featured the iconic (anti-) Hamas Bake Sale, generating powerful conversations about terrorism, freedom, and Israel.
Four SSI National Representatives and a videographer took the campaign through Florida, hitting campuses both with and without active SSI chapters and capturing powerful moments of on-the-ground advocacy.
The van is ready to roll again. We're currently on our newest route now — and the stops will be released soon! Check our newsletter for updates along the way. Your campus could be on the map.
