"ATID gave me firsthand experiences that helped me clarify and strengthen my own ideological positions. These encounters provided me with the necessary credibility to engage in authentic and honest discussions on my campus. The program also created a dynamic community of like-minded students to collaborate and share challenges with as we continue to grow and develop our ideas."

"ATID offered me a fresh perspective on the conflict, and provided me with the tools and confidence to critically engage new ideas. The broad range of ideas I was exposed to was invaluable in reaching my own conclusions regarding the conflict, strengthened my connection to Jewish history and identity, and taught me to see the truth in seemingly conflicting ideas and narratives."

"ATID had a tremendous impact on my growth over this past year. The program made me question my default assumptions as well as challenge the status quo. I learned that no question is off the table, no solution is impossible, and no bonds are forever broken. I spoke with people I wouldn’t have otherwise encountered and heard valuable perspectives from a diverse range of speakers. All of this helped to instill a feeling of responsibility and a sense of my own role within Jewish history. I now feel inspired to truly embrace my roots - roots that extends back thousands of years. I am a continuation of a conversation that continues to this day, and I hope to meaningfully contribute to the story of my people."

"I am grateful to have had this amazing opportunity and am especially thankful to the ATID staff for dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to infusing us with a desire to write ourselves into Jewish history."