Hasbara Fellowships is the largest and most comprehensive Israel education and activism program for North American university students. Before the Israel program begins, participants take an online course to gain a general understanding of the history of the land of Israel, history of the modern state, and the Arab-Israeli conflict. During the Israel program, participants gain a more comprehensive knowledge of these topics via lectures by renowned historians and academics. Classes and tours are extremely interactive; over half of lecture time is allotted to question-and-answer periods. Fellows have the opportunity to meet with many important members of Israeli society including journalists, politicians, and prominent Israel activists, and are exposed to a variety of perspectives on the Israeli political spectrum.