From a leadership journey in Israel to a global community of allies
REALITY is a transformative learning journey through Israel for influential leaders who work at the forefront of societal innovation and share a commitment to leading positive change.
These journeys are curated for leaders from diverse communities and backgrounds who work in a range of industries—from media to technology, food to music, design to social impact. Through an immersive experience, participants build their understanding of Israeli society while deepening their ability to lead on complex issues and connecting with peers from across the globe.
Following their journey, participants join a strong community of alumni committed to leadership, allyship, and continuous learning.
350+
Influential leaders participating in 9 REALITY journeys each year.
3,000+
Global changemakers have experienced a REALITY journey since our launch in 2009.
3 in 5
REALITY participants experience Israel for the very first time.
Our Journey Through Israel
REALITY begins with a weeklong journey in Israel. Participants go beyond the headlines and sound bites to explore Israel firsthand and engage with the diverse people and communities shaping its society and culture today.
Through this experience, participants hear multiple narratives and perspectives on the historical, social and political realities on the ground in Israel. They learn about and engage with the many interwoven stories, successes and challenges facing Israel and the surrounding region. They meet the people who are leading efforts to build a shared society in which diverse communities can live, work and thrive together. And they build knowledge, skills and lasting connections they bring home with them and can tap into to make a deeper impact through their work.
REALITY is part of Schusterman Family Philanthropies’ broader efforts to help more people explore and engage with Israel and to shape a future in which the United States and Israel live up to their highest ideals and achieve more just and inclusive societies.
Quote from Dom Ard'is (tech '22)
This leadership experience was out of the box. REALITY provided a different and unforeseen lens. It took all of us out of our comfort and pushed the bounds of creativity by being in a country that has had to be innovative and think differently about how to begin to survive, move, create and build relationships within the context that it lives in.
The REALITY Experience
REALITY Journeys
Our journeys bring leaders from diverse backgrounds, experiences and industries into community with each other to deepen their leadership skills and make lasting connections with peers committed to creating positive change.
Alumni Community
As part of the REALITY community, alumni have access to exclusive offerings to connect through learning sessions, global travel journeys, regional hub communities and microgrants.