“Being a part of sending 40 UCLA Bruins — the largest long-distance delegation — to take part in the biggest gathering of the pro-Israel community truly inspired me to continue the advocacy work I do on campus and encourage and empower others to do the same!” — Tammy Rubin, third-year student
“When I entered the main room and saw around 14,000 people sitting together, united for the sole purpose of promoting, maintaining and strengthening the American-Israeli relationship, I felt comfortable and at home. Knowing that we had prominent members of both the American and Israeli governments working hard to bring peace to the state of Israel gave me hope for a brighter and more tranquil future for my friends and family who live there.” — Nati Safaradi, fourth-year student
“The main thing I got out of [AIPAC] was a wonderful feeling of reassurance and hope knowing that people all over the US work tirelessly to preserve a positive relationship between Israel and the US. Sometimes it feels like we are in our own little bubble trying to truthfully represent Israel in our own communities, but in coming to this conference I understand how united of an effort protecting and enhancing a truthful representation of our wonderful homeland. This, in all, gives me more pride in our community and shows me that you can serve the Israeli community all the way from America.” — Omer Hit, second-year student
“One of the greatest parts of AIPAC Policy Conference is getting to meet activists from across the United States. People of all colors, backgrounds and histories come together for three days of intense lobbying and activism in support of strengthening the US-Israel relationship. Natalie Bakhshi (treasurer of Bruins for Israel) and I got the chance to meet Chloé Valdary, a black non-Jewish Israel activist from New Orleans, Louisiana, whose passion to strengthen the US-Israel relationship goes beyond the call of duty.” — Jacob Finn, second-year student
“My experience at AIPAC was unreal. I was so inspired to be at a conference with 14,000 other people who share the same passions as myself. I am now back so inspired to further my Israel advocacy and share what I have learned.” — Natalie Bakhshi, second-year student
