Do early visits to Israel shape political leaders’ lifelong opinions on the Jewish state?
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.
Taglit's meaning has changed since the start of the Israel-Hamas war
Birthright participants will engage in civic volunteering and hear first-hand testimonies from October 7 survivors
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.
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.
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: How to present the much-changed nation to the thousands of Birthright visitors.
Israeli efforts to heal and rebuild showcase their unique blend of resilient, optimistic determination – qualities that Jewish young adults need now more than ever.
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.
Thousands of Jews aged 18 to 40 from around the world will come to Israel for two-week volunteering missions.
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