Birthright

Birthright Israel launches project to build gardens for Druze town two years after Hezbollah strike

The gardens will be built in four local educational institutions, with approximately 1,000 volunteers from the Birthright Israel Volunteer Program expected to take part.

Birthright Israel volunteers in Majdal Shams.
Rabbi Mark Wildes with the scribe at the Nova site.

Beyond the Headlines: What did you take home from Israel? - opinion

Nicole Tzedek works as a general correspondent for i24

Nicole Zedeck: Making aliyah from Colorado to Israel's front lines

In "Birthright," on stage at the MCC Theater in New York, friends reconnect over the years and confront their differences over Israel and Jewishness.

What a new play gets right about ‘Birthright’ and our anguished Jewish conversation - opinion


US orgs meet to aid educational trips to Israel

The diverse group included representation from dozens of organizations, from Birthright-Israel to Chabad on Campus International to the Christian Passages organization.

 Eric Fingerhut introduced a meeting of the IETA with Minister Amichai Chikli.

Birthright Israel considering canceling all camel rides during Israel trips - exclusive

The often highly-anticipated tourist activity of riding camels may come to an end for Birthright Israel participants.

A CAMEL enjoys a salad in the Negev’s Ramat Arad vineyard.

First Ukrainian Birthright group since war arrives in Adelson private jet

For some of the participants, it is the first time they have left Ukraine since the Russian invasion.

 Dr. Miriam Adelson and Gidi Mark with the group, right after landing at Ben Gurion International Airport.

An inspired partnership to employ autistic adults

An innovative new method to help adults with autism engage in society.

 MOBILEYE EMPLOYEES who are part of the Shekel partnership at work.

2023 is a New Year for Birthright Israel - opinion

Birthright may not be magic, but it’s a magnet that pulls the sparks inside the next generation toward Israel and the Jewish people. 

 BIRTHRIGHT PARTICIPANTS visit the Western Wall for the first time as part of their free tour (Illustrative).

Amichai Chikli must help Israelis understand Diaspora Jews - opinion

Israel needs to send people to get to know Diaspora Jews all over the world, and to learn about the challenges they face.

 DIASPORA AFFAIRS Minister Amichai Chikli will have to fight in the government on behalf of Jewish communities all over the world, says the writer.

Taglit Birthright: Coming to terms with my Jewish identity in 10 days

I realized, finally, maybe for the first time in my life, that, yes, I want to continue the Jewish family; and, no, I am not practicing Judaism because it’s all I’ve ever known but because I want to.

 Members of the Taglit Birthright delegation in 2019.

Adelson, Bronfman call on Jews to invest in Birthright Israel - exclusive

Dr. Miriam Adelson: "We will continue to be the largest donors of Birthright Israel."

Jewish youth from around the world take part in Birthright Israel's Mega Event

What does the future hold for cash-strapped Birthright Israel?

JEWISH WORLD: Israeli government officials who know Birthright explained that the issue was, first of all, the rising costs of tourism in Israel, mainly hotels.

 BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL participants at a mega-gathering in Jerusalem

Birthright Israel to cut up to a third of participants in 2023

Birthright Israel is on a mission to seek contributions from the wider American-Jewish community to maintain the organization’s provision of the critical program.

Jewish youth from around the world take part in Birthright Israel's Mega Event