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The dates and location of Summer U 2025 will be published in the beginning of the year 2025 – so stay tuned!

SUMMER U  is the best event that summer has to offer! Embodying positive Jewish identities, celebrating diversity at all time: during the workshops, the panels, the legendary parties, while networking, by the pool or during sporting. Come to laugh, meet, learn, sweat, sing, dance, run and let loose together with old and new friends from across the globe.Summer U is bringing together young Jewish students and professionals (18-30 years old) from all over Europe and beyond since 1983.Grab your friends, engage with other participants, meet inspiring speakers or run a session! Whatever you do, pack your swimwear and get ready for some intense sun!

We bring you an AFFORDABLE Summer programme: the price of Summer U includes transportation between the airport and the venue, accomodation (in shared rooms), meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and programme – so in addition you will only have to cover the travel expences.On Summer U you create your own experience. Join a various number of sessions on topics that are relevant to today’s young Jews: Political advocacy, Leadership, Jewish Learning & Diversity, and many more. In addition, discover the local culture & history of Greece on one of the day trips! Play sports, hang out by our private outdoor pool, learn new dances and songs, and party with new friends! On Summer U, every day becomes a life-long memory.Summer U is offered by the EUROPEAN UNION OF JEWISH STUDENTS (EUJS). EUJS is a pluralistic, inclusive and non-partisan umbrella organisation that supports Jewish student unions throughout Europe and represents its members in international institutions and organisations. Founded in 1978, we currently encompass 36 member organisations, spanning from the Mediterranian to the Nordics, from Eastern to Western Europe.EUJS SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH COMMUNITIES AND EUROPEAN SOCIETY through student activism and advocacy. Therefore, EUJS connects peer-led, independent Jewish student unions throughout Europe and supports them in fulfilling the aspirations of the Jewish people, developing Jewish religious, spiritual, cultural and social heritage and ensuring continuity.

PROGRAMME

Every year, Summer U hosts a wide range of activities. Together with our Jewish educator we are working on bringing meaningful Jewish content for the diverse crowd coming to the event.At Summer U, we are dedicated to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion, emphasizing women's empowerment and LGBTQIA+ inclusion, alongside exploration of Jewish diversity. Our commitment extends to promoting voices and perspectives across all spectrums of our community, ensuring a space where everyone feels valued and heard. We are also committed to creating accessible and equitable spaces, making sure that Summer U is a welcoming and supportive environment for all participants, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities.We aim to make this event a place of celebration of positive European Jewish identities. The programme has been tailored day by day to find the right balance between content and holiday feeling. All the sessions run during the programme will be held in informal and non-formal settings.

You decide what’s important for you! As a vital part of the young European Jewish community, you’ll get the knowledge, tools, and support to build our Jewish future on the continent with a whole network of new amazing friends.Get ready for the various Workshops, Union Hours and Parties led by the national unions and initiatives! Do you want to contribute by organising a session during Summer U? Please contact summer-u@eujs.org!Get yourself moving with Yoga, Makkabiah games and many more options. Express yourself through song, dance, arts, and crafts!! Charge your camera and have it ready for a day trip!
Celebrate milestones of Summer U elegantly in the EUJS Gala and spend a beautiful Shabbat together with over 300 fellow Pan-European Jews!Be part of the EUJS General Assembly!This Summer U, our member unions will elect a new President, Treasurer and board for EUJS and discuss and adopt new policies. Whether as a Union delegate or an interested participant, you’ll get to be part of EUJS’ democratic processes and shape the direction of the organisation!

Location of the Summer U Venue

Summer U 2025 – location to be confirmed.

Venue & Facilities

EUJS and our event venue will provide following facilities:

If necessary, EUJS will update their protocols regarding COVID-19 or any other possible pandemic based on the recommended guidelines issued by the EUJS Medical Advisory Committee, as well as European and local governments, with specific attention given to Greek guidelines.We will implement the highest security measures in cooperation with the local authorities and the local Jewish community.

PRICE

* Early Bird discounts are limited.

The price includes:

*We are mainly able to offer Bank transfers as payment method for Summer U 2024. You will receive the payment instructions in the participation confirmation email after your registration is approved. Please, do not hesitate to contact us at summer-u@eujs.org , if this causes you any inconvenience – together we will find a solution.

Discounts
Every EUJS Member Union will receive a personalised discount code for a limited amount of participants. The capacity is based on number of delegates that the Union can have in the General Assembly, so we encourage the Union leaders to share the discount code mainly with the persons the Union assign as delegates. Get in touch with summer-u@eujs.org, if you are the Union leader and did not receive your discount code prior to the registration opening date. We also encourage your Union to use the opportunity to make an impression on everyone showing what you are good at by running a Party or an afternoon Union hour!Scholarships
We try to make Summer U accessible for as many people as possible. If you would like to join Summer U but are in need of financial assistance, please reach out to us on summer-u@eujs.org, tell us a bit more about your situation and we will try to help you as best as we can.

Payment Terms – TBCIf you are in need of special payment terms or arrangements, please reach out to summer-u@eujs.org and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

The registration process for Summer U 2025 will likely follow the following pattern:

Read the full Terms & Conditions of Summer University 2024

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MEET THE TEAM

Be a participant this year, and next year, explore Summer U from the other side of the mirror! Are you social, ready for being in charge for a week, helping friends make friends and qualified to handle all the balloon, costume and decoration emergencies? Follow EUJS on social media and next year take the chance to join our team in enabling one of the largest summer events for Jewish youth in the world to happen.What we are looking for? Motivated, dedicated, reliable and fun Jewish students or young professionals who work well in a team and are able to commit to attending Summer U, the days before, as well as one preparatory weekend happening in April. You will have to dedicate several hours per week from May to August to ensure a fantastic Summer U – all worthwhile, you can be sure!

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