Tags

Taglit

News and updates about Taglit

President Herzog:

'A project like Taglit breaks down barriers'

Herzog at annual Taglit gala: Taglit has created imaginative connections among Jews from around the world, and between Jews and Israelis.

'A project like Taglit breaks down barriers'

Birthright CEO: Covid has caused deficit of Jews visiting Israel

Taglit-Birthright Israel CEO Gidi Mark says that since the pandemic started, 150,000 young American Jews have not be able to visit Israel.

Birthright CEO: Covid has caused deficit of Jews visiting Israel

First post-COVID Birthright Israel trip from the US

After a year without Birthright Israel's iconic group trips to the Jewish state, Orthodox Union organizes first group of post-COVID era.

First post-COVID Birthright Israel trip from the US

Birthright Israel to resume its free trips to Israel in May

After year of COVID, Birthright Israel announces resumption of its free trips from the US to Israel.

Birthright Israel to resume its free trips to Israel in May

Birthright Israel joins forces with Onward Israel

Birthright Israel and Onward Israel seek to join forces to strengthen Jewish Diaspora ties with Israel.

Birthright Israel joins forces with Onward Israel

The man who brings 50,000 Americans to Israel every year

What does the future hold for Birthright? And did the project achieve any actual results? Gidi Mark, the CEO of Taglit gives the answers.

The man who brings 50,000 Americans to Israel every year

Birthright message from the Kotel: We're Waiting For You

Taglit message to Jewish Diaspora: Times are difficult and streets are empty, but we’ll still be waiting for you when this is all over.

Birthright message from the Kotel: We're Waiting For You

'Door to Dor' - helping the elderly during the crisis

Birthright Excel responds to coronavirus with new initiative to help the elderly.

'Door to Dor' - helping the elderly during the crisis

Birthright Israel: 20 years of forging Israel-Diaspora bonds

Taglit-Birthright Israel, which has brought 650,000 young Diaspora Jews to visit Israel, celebrates 20 years with event at Tel Aviv U.

Birthright Israel: 20 years of forging Israel-Diaspora bonds

The Taglit version of "A Tribe of Brothers and Sisters"

Over 100 Taglit- Birthright Israel participants recorded the English version of the Israeli hit song performed by dozens of Israeli singers

The Taglit version of "A Tribe of Brothers and Sisters"

Trotsky and the anti-Purim BDS

Trotsky and the anti-Purim BDS

Muslim official:

'Jews participating in Birthright engage in ethnic cleansing'

American Muslims for Palestine official: Birthright Israel 'denies Palestinian right of return'.

'Jews participating in Birthright engage in ethnic cleansing'

Did Birthright give in to terrorism?

Taglit-Birthright orders participants to stay away from south during tense period of arson and rocket attacks.

Did Birthright give in to terrorism?

Groups pledge $2 million to strengthen Jewish identity

Groups pledge $2 million toward strengthening young adults’ Jewish identity.

Groups pledge $2 million to strengthen Jewish identity

'The Jewish people experienced a quiet disaster'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett announces that he will add NIS 50 million for a program aiming to strengthen Diaspora Jewry.

'The Jewish people experienced a quiet disaster'

Birthright must be doing something right

Birthright must be doing something right

Left-wing NGO to American Jews: Israel is not your birthright

Far-left 'Jewish Voice for Peace' declares war on Birthright program bringing young Diaspora Jews to Israel.

Left-wing NGO to American Jews: Israel is not your birthright

Philanthropist who was Levi Strauss heir killed in plane crash

Bill Sachs Goldman, scion of a prominent family of Jewish philanthropists in San Francisco, died in a crash of his private plane.

Philanthropist who was Levi Strauss heir killed in plane crash

'Israel will be around long after Iranian regime is gone'

Prime Minister addresses Birthright Israel gathering, says Israel ready to defend itself from any threat, but also ready to make peace.

'Israel will be around long after Iranian regime is gone'

Shorter Birthright trip for young professionals

The seven-day trip will allow young professionals to visit Israel for the first time without taking too much time off work.

Shorter Birthright trip for young professionals

Watch: Israelis, Americans embark on 'Ventures'

Arutz Sheva gets an inside look at "Ventures," where elite technology ex-soldiers meet US business students to bring their ideas to life.

Watch: Israelis, Americans embark on 'Ventures'

Netanyahu: This land is your birthright

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks to Taglit-Birthright participants, notes their strong connection to the State of Israel.

Netanyahu: This land is your birthright

Dialoguing While Drifting Apart: American Jews and Israel

Dialoguing While Drifting Apart: American Jews and Israel

Rivlin: US Jewish Students on 'Front Lines of Modern Battle'

Rivlin addresses Israeli and North American future leaders, and warns them of the anti-Semitism lurking under Israel criticism.

Rivlin: US Jewish Students on 'Front Lines of Modern Battle'

Unique Trip Gives the Deaf a Taste of Israel

Deaf and hard of hearing Americans visit Israel's Institute for the Advancement of Deaf People, share common struggles.

Unique Trip Gives the Deaf a Taste of Israel

German Birthright Fights amid Anti-Semitism Storm

Over Passover, 40 young German Jews came to Israel for the Seder, a product of one of the most successful programs in Europe.

German Birthright Fights amid Anti-Semitism Storm

Taglit-Birthright Group Sees Israel Through the Lens of Ecology

In honor of Tu B'Shvat, a group of ecology students currently on Birthright took a special tour of Israel.

Taglit-Birthright Group Sees Israel Through the Lens of Ecology

American Jews Discover that Israel is Yummy

New Taglit tour program has food fanatics learn about Israel's unique fusion kitchen founded on thousands of years of good eating.

American Jews Discover that Israel is Yummy

Netanyahu: Can Jews Everywhere Say 'Je suis Juif'?

Only in Israel can Jews say 'I am a Jew' securely, PM says at Taglit event in wake of Paris attacks, in a call for aliyah.

Netanyahu: Can Jews Everywhere Say 'Je suis Juif'?

Jewish Youth Brave the Storm to Visit their 'Birthright'

Heavy wind and snow coupled with road closures wasn't enough to dampen spirits of 400 Taglit-Birthright participants.

Jewish Youth Brave the Storm to Visit their 'Birthright'

Radical Leftist New Israel Fund Booted from Taglit-Birthright

Extremist group behind pro-BDS NGOs announces its partnership with Birthright cancelled for trying to 'influence Israeli policy.'

Radical Leftist New Israel Fund Booted from Taglit-Birthright

New Taglit Program Reconnects Israeli-Americans

IAC launches new Hebrew Israel visit track after study finds Israelis in US increasingly intermarry and lose Hebrew.

New Taglit Program Reconnects Israeli-Americans

Netanyahu: We Won't Rest Until We Find the Boys

PM Netanyahu addresses participants at a Taglit-Birthright event, calls on them to tell the truth about Israel in their home countries.

Netanyahu: We Won't Rest Until We Find the Boys

'You Have to Fight the Battle for Israel in the Fight for Truth'

"Taglit promises the future of the Israeli State and the Jewish Nation," says PM Netanyahu at Taglit Mega Event.

'You Have to Fight the Battle for Israel in the Fight for Truth'

Taglit Record: 1,600 Participants Arrive In 1 Day

Birthright program brings record number in 39 groups from around the world, aims to connect young Jews to Israel.

Taglit Record: 1,600 Participants Arrive In 1 Day

Jewish Students, IDF Soldiers talk Jewish Identity

Jewish students from Russia meet IDF soldiers, talk about identity and the Russian Israeli experience.

Jewish Students, IDF Soldiers talk Jewish Identity

Netanyahu Attends Taglit 'Bar Mitzvah' Event

"Our goal is that any young Jew who wants to come to Israel will be able to come to Israel," Netanyahu tells Taglit participants.

Netanyahu Attends Taglit 'Bar Mitzvah' Event

Leftist Orgs Take Taglit Youths on Pro-Arab Tours

Makor Rishon: NGOs take Taglit youths to Palestinian Authority villages, provide anti-"occupation" narrative.

Leftist Orgs Take Taglit Youths on Pro-Arab Tours

Birthright Gives Special Ed Youth an Israel Experience

Eight young Jewish adults with various degrees of mental and physical disabilities spent ten days touring Israel.

Birthright Gives Special Ed Youth an Israel Experience

Taglit Holds its First Start-Up Nation Tour

Taglit-Birthright Israel launches its first special “Start-Up Nation” group. The trip is meant for young Jewish entrepreneurs.

Taglit Holds its First Start-Up Nation Tour

Taglit “Takes Over” Ben Gurion International Airport

24 groups land in Israel, bringing in about 1200 tourists who will visit some of the country’s most well-known sites over the next 10 days

Taglit “Takes Over” Ben Gurion International Airport

PM Netanyahu Inspires Taglit Birthright-Israel Participants

Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the Taglit Birthright Israel Mega Event: Be proud of your birthright.

PM Netanyahu Inspires Taglit Birthright-Israel Participants

Youngest US State Legislator Explores Jewish Roots in Israel

Arutz Sheva meets Kesha Ram, the youngest woman currently serving as a state legislator in the U.S., as she visits Israel.

Youngest US State Legislator Explores Jewish Roots in Israel

Adelsons Light Hanukkah Candles with Taglit Participants

Philanthropists Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson take part in a Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony with hundreds of young Jews.

Adelsons Light Hanukkah Candles with Taglit Participants

Adelson Foundation Gives Taglit An Extra $5 Million Boost

Philanthropists Miriam and Sheldon Adelson's additional $5 million for the Birthright Israel Foundation will raise participants to 17,000.

Adelson Foundation Gives Taglit An Extra $5 Million Boost

Arutz Sheva TV Meets "TAGLIT-Birthright Israel" Participants

Arutz Sheva meets participants of the Taglit-Birthright trip. "We love it here and would definitely like to come back."

Arutz Sheva TV Meets "TAGLIT-Birthright Israel" Participants

Birthright Israel Month Launched in New York

NYC's Mayor Bloomberg launches Birthright Israel Month, celebrating 11 years of free Heritage tours for Jewish youth worldwide to Israel.

Birthright Israel Month Launched in New York

PM: We Want 50,000 Taglit Kids Here Each Year

PM Binyamin Netanyahu announced a sharp increase in the budget for Taglit (Birthright), with a goal of enrolling 50,000 participants each year.

PM: We Want 50,000 Taglit Kids Here Each Year

Yes to Adelson, No to Yoffie

Yes to Adelson, No to Yoffie