Birthright
Beyond the Headlines: What did you take home from Israel? - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Nicole Zedeck: Making aliyah from Colorado to Israel's front lines
What a new play gets right about ‘Birthright’ and our anguished Jewish conversation - opinion
Undeterred by war, North American Jews continue to immigrate to Israel
Birthright’s resilience: Why young Jews continue to come to Israel even amid crisis - interview
“Especially after October 7, I think everyone clung on to whatever piece of the Jewish community they could,” said a Birthright participant.
The impact of first impressions: How early Israel experiences shape leaders’ views - opinion
Do early visits to Israel shape political leaders’ lifelong opinions on the Jewish state?
Despite war, 13,679 young Jewish adults visited Israel with Birthright this summer
The young Jews, hailing from around the world, had a choice to join the traditional 10 day Israel tour, or the newly created volunteer program.
Fear does not prevail: Birthright Israel continues amid war - opinion
Taglit's meaning has changed since the start of the Israel-Hamas war
Birthright Israel set to hit Israel this summer with 13,500 participants
Birthright participants will engage in civic volunteering and hear first-hand testimonies from October 7 survivors
Birthright parents: How I learned to stop worrying and embrace my kid’s wartime trip to Israel
Many Birthright participants say that the elements of their trips connected to Israel’s current situation are what they’ve found most meaningful and uplifting.
Group trips to Israel are a rare experience for Jewish students - opinion
An ADL survey showed that Jewish students feel significantly less safe since October 7, with 73% of Jewish college students having experienced or witnessed antisemitism.
Teaching Israel in the wake of October 7
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: How to present the much-changed nation to the thousands of Birthright visitors.
Israel is a beacon for young Jews - opinion
Israeli efforts to heal and rebuild showcase their unique blend of resilient, optimistic determination – qualities that Jewish young adults need now more than ever.
Celebrating Birthright's return to Israel post-October 7 - comment
Some 350 participants – students and young adults, the majority of them from the United States – are expected to travel to Israel from the week of January 5, 2024, for a free, 10-day trip.
