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Taglit Birthright Israel's Story
A love for new friendships, a love for Israel, a love for community, a love for the Jewish people. When young Jews visit Israel, their lives change forever.
Back in 1999, when we sent our first group of Jewish young adults from 11 countries to Israel to deepen their connection to their Jewish identity, we knew our mission was important to the future of our people. What we didn’t anticipate was how many lives we would change over the course of the following decades — not only the lives of global participants, but also those of the Israelis they met and bonded with. Our story is a love story between Jews and their homeland, their Jewish brothers and sisters, and their own heritage and culture…and new pages are written with every trip we provide.
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Hear it from alumni parents
Hear it from alumni parents
There are no words to thank H ’first, you and everyone who contributes to this program for the opportunity you give young people. Our daughter Emily wanted to participate and was accepted!!! We are so overwhelmed, there is no way to describe our emotions…
Hear it from our alumni
Hear it from our alumni
Shabbat in Jerusalem, the Hall of Names in Yad Vashem, the breathtaking panorama of the Negev are just a few of the many experiences that I will always remember. These ten days have made me aware of my Jewish identity and provided me with unforgettable insight into Israeli culture. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is possible only because of your generous support.
Hear it from our alumni
Hear it from our alumni
I grew up in Toulouse with no Jewish connection. At the age of 25, I discovered Israel for the first time, thanks to Taglit. During the trip, I celebrated my bar mitzvah at the Western Wall. Before, I had no clear path in my life, but after the incredible Taglit experience I understood that I must live my life as a Jew. I have become very involved in the Jewish community, and I am studying Hebrew.
Hear it from our supporters
Hear it from our supporters
The best gift that a young person from our community can receive is the opportunity to travel to Israel. And the best way to connect them to Israel is for them to get to know their land, to find that part of Israel that touches them and to experience it for themselves.
Hear it from our supporters
Hear it from our supporters
For the first time in Israel’s 67 years of existence, the conversation surrounding the Jewish state has changed. Rather than seeing Israel as a place of conflict, young people are now looking at it as a place of opportunity.
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Help us make it happen- Together we can give Jewish young adults a greater sense of belonging.
Classic 10-Day Trip
Ten-day immersive experiences for 18-26 year olds to get to know and fall in love with Israel.
Classic 10-Day Trip
Accessibility and Inclusion
Inclusive trips that allow young Jewish adults of all abilities to experience Israel
Accessibility and Inclusion
Birthright Israel Excel
Ten-week summer internship program for young entrepreneurs
Birthright Israel Excel
Birthright Israel Onward
Immersive living and resume building programs
Birthright Israel Onward
Mifgash
Bonding experience between young Israelis and their peers from abroad
Mifgash
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Explore Taglit-Birthright Israel's local impact
United States
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Canada
France
Germany
Israel
Netherlands
United Kingdom
United States
485,672
Total Participants
1999
1st Trip
For 23 years, Birthright Israel has been able to give hundreds of thousands of Jews from the U.S. the opportunity to claim their birthright on a life-changing trip to Israel. Participants return home feeling proud to be Jewish, more connected to Israel and excited to find their place in their local Jewish community. Read more
