Birthright
Undeterred by war, North American Jews continue to immigrate to Israel
“My worry was, how could I get there as fast as possible?” said Deluca, 39, who arrived in Israel on March 9, just eight days after the war with Iran began.
Birthright travelers look different after October 7, but the effect remains the same, study shows
Saved by a square: A rainy-day miracle at Jerusalem’s Hebrew Music Museum
Jewish-American speedskater, four-time Olympian Emery Lehman wins silver in Winter Olympics
Birthright cancels 42 remaining Israel tours of summer season
The scheduled Birthright trips were cancelled due to tightening quarantine restrictions for travelers entering Israel.
French Jews resume Birthright Israel experience after long COVID hiatus
'I have been waiting for almost two years to go on my Birthright trip,' a participant from Paris said. 'I am excited to learn about this land and meet wonderful people.'
For US Jews of color, meeting Israel’s diversity was affirming experience
“When I face antisemitism, I know that I am part of this legacy and this nation. And I know that in the worst possible case scenario, I always have a home as a Jewish person.”
Birthright: A breath of fresh Zionist air - opinion
Countering atmospheric antisemitism and suffocating thought-policing.
English becomes bridge between Galilee schoolkids and American volunteers
Before arriving in Ras Ali, she had never heard Arabic spoken in her life. Through teaching and speaking with the students, her Arabic improved, as did her relationship with the students.
Birthright begins flagship business fellowship in Israel
The program invited 56 students and entrepreneurs to Israel for this year's program, after sifting through thousands of applicants from around the world.
Taglit-Birthright Israel is back and just in time
Although foreign tourism hasn’t fully opened in Israel, Birthright Israel CEO Gidi Mark has told me that allowing Birthright Israel visits is seen as a national priority.
First birthright trip lands in Israel since coronavirus closed borders
Birthright has seen over 750,000 participants in 68 countries and has contributed some $1.825 billion to Israel's economy.
Youth group trips are ready to return to Israel. Can they do it safely?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The first vaccinated foreign visitors traveling in groups are set to be allowed in starting from May 23.
Birthright trips to resume following year-long coronavirus pause
The last Birthright trip took place on March 13, 2020, just before Israel's first nationwide lockdown.
