Birthright
What a new play gets right about ‘Birthright’ and our anguished Jewish conversation - opinion
Jonathan Spector’s “Birthright,” now at MCC Theater, uses the free Israel trip as the starting point for decades of wrestling with Israel, Judaism and friendship.
Undeterred by war, North American Jews continue to immigrate to Israel
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
Birthright's rebirth: How the program has adapted post-October 7 - opinion
Birthright’s 25th year marks a type of rebirth: new and growing volunteer programs are now bringing in roughly as many participants as its classic 10-day touring experiences.
Jewish Federations, Birthright to expand Israel volunteer efforts
JFNA and Birthright Israel are launching a major effort to send 10,000 Jewish volunteers to Israel in 2025.
A movement, not a moment: How Birthright Israel can help ensure Jewish continuity - opinion
To ensure lasting change, we need to build a generation that is strong enough to withstand the storm. If our generation isn’t rooted in Jewish identity, we have nothing to defend.
Purim Spiel: Dog Birthright, the newest frontier Israeli tourism, caters to the furriest Jews
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
Fearless Zionism: American Jews need to reshape their view of Israel - opinion
Even many who haven’t visited Israel – yet! – have been shaped by their Birthright buddies’ identity revelations.
Birthright participants say visiting Israel post-Oct. 7 is a transformative experience
After the October 7 attacks, Birthright made some adjustments to the core 10-day trip.
Birthright Israel works: Alumni are more Jewishly active than their peers, study finds - exclusive
The study assessed that due to Birthright participants having an increased chance of having a Jewish spouse, there were consequent indirect increases in Jewish engagement.
The clear and urgent need for Evangelical trips to Israel - opinion
By working with pro-Israel Jewish groups on campuses, this initiative could amplify efforts to defend Israel, counter misinformation, and build a united front for the future.
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?
