News for Birthright-Taglit Thank you Birthright for changing my lifeThank you to Birthright, Michael Steinhardt, Charles Bronfman and Sheldon Adelson for changing my life. My apologies to Gush Katif. Op-ed. Birthright Israel launches first ever interactive tour'Choose your own adventure' allows anyone to experience Israel like a Birthright Israel participant for a day. Birthright suspends all activity in Gaza peripheryTaglight Birthright orders tour groups away from Gaza-area communities amid security tensions in the south. Celebrity doctor to the rescue on Israel-bound flightCelebrity physician Dr. Mike treats Birthright participant on Israel-bound flight. J Street launches Birthright-style alternative trip to IsraelJ Street launches alternative youth trips to Israel, based on Birthright model. Trips will include meetings with Palestinian Arab activists. 'Jews participating in Birthright engage in ethnic cleansing'American Muslims for Palestine official: Birthright Israel 'denies Palestinian right of return'.Birthright co-founder: Don't criticize Israel on our nickelBirthright Israel co-founder Charles Bronfman says young Jews are free to criticize Israel, but not while enjoying a free trip. Let them walk out of Birthright and say Kaddish for Arab terroristsThese possibly-halakhically Jewish naifs have been taught nothing about Judaism or Zionism and they actually cannot tell the difference between the aspiring murderers and the intended victims. Philip Roth, Birthright, and the Israel problemPhilip Roth's life and writings epitomize today's young American Jew, like those who left a Birthright trip this week to sympathize with Palestinian Arabs who will have to leave the home they are living in illegally.Youths ditch Birthright trip, visit Arab family facing evictionLeft-wing Birthright participants make second public walk-out from free trip to Israel, join left-wing group's visit to Arab squatters. 'Jewish community is losing masses of teens'High school in Israel coalition blames its demise on apathy and Birthright.Jewish girls ditch Birthright trip, join far-left groupFive American Jewish women leave Birthright trip, link up with far-left NGO in protest of IDF defense of Gaza border and 'occupation'.Leftist operatives ambush Birthright: 'Stop the occupation'Operatives wait for participants at Kennedy Airport in NY. 'They claimed Taglit works against Jewish morality,' says guide. The 2000 year old prayerWhat would our grandfathers and grandmothers have done if “Next Year in Jerusalem” could have meant simply purchasing an airline ticket? Birthright founder gives middle finger to anti-Israel protestersWatch: Michael Steinhardt, co-founder and major donor to Birthright Israel, gives silent response to anti-Israel protesters in NY.Liberal American Jewish youth's estrangement from IsraelThe Jewish Agency is right to sound the alarm regarding the rejection of Israel by liberal Jewish youth. However, such trends don’t occur in a vacuum. They are the political consequences of spiritual decline. Hebrew artwork: For Birthright teens - and former UN ambassadorsJerusalem scribe Kalman Delmoor integrates Hebrew letters into his popular artwork: “I want to give over a creative way of Torah learning”Groups pledge $2 million to strengthen Jewish identityGroups pledge $2 million toward strengthening young adults’ Jewish identity. 'Israel is your home'Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Birthright-Taglit event in Jerusalem, urges participants to come live in Israel.Reform Movement dumped from Birthright IsraelAs number of participants falls, Reform Movement removed from list of trip providers for popular Birthright Israel's free 10-day tours.US Jewish leaders are fighting the wrong battleAmerican Jews may know that somehow they are the people of the book but they don't know what book is being referred to. There is little hope for their eventual survival as a vital part of the Jewish people.Birthright drops encounters with Israeli ArabsMeetings with Arab citizens temporarily removed from itinerary of program which brings young Diaspora Jews on free 10 day trips to Israel.‘Birthright for Moms’ to lead trips for Spanish-speakersJewish Women’s Renaissance Project launches program focusing on bringing Jewish women from Latin America to Israel. Birthright inspires Israeli pop starsFounders of pop band 'Shotei Hanevuah' release a song dedicated to Birthright-Taglit participants titled 'Olim Basulam.' 180 Jewish fathers to visit Israel in adult 'Birthright" tripFollowing success of women's program, MoMENtum brings men to Israel, hoping to enrich their lives and the lives of those around them. Philanthropist who was Levi Strauss heir killed in plane crashBill Sachs Goldman, scion of a prominent family of Jewish philanthropists in San Francisco, died in a crash of his private plane. The billionaire who founded Birthright has a private zooWhy does Michael Steinhardt - who founded Birthright and is building a new Tel Aviv nature museum - own a private zoo? '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. Watch: PM to speak at Birthright Mega EventOrganization which brings Diaspora youth to Israel holds mega-event with Prime Minister Netanyahu.‘Birthright for moms’ brings nearly 1,000 Jewish dads to IsraelDads join 'birthright' trips after Diaspora Affairs Ministry helps women's group bring young parents to Israel. Israeli government to fund up to 1/3 of Birthright Israel ExcelThe Israeli government has agreed to fund up to 1/3 of a special Birthright program for students interested in business and technology. Shorter Birthright trip for young professionalsThe seven-day trip will allow young professionals to visit Israel for the first time without taking too much time off work. 'Acceptance and assimilation are killing us'Jewish billionaire Sheldon Adelson, main supporter of Birthright Taglit, explains how the program is important in preventing assimilation. 1000 Russian Birthright visitors celebrate IsraelWohl Centre event showcases Russian-speakers’ contributions to Israeli film, media, art, politics and technology landscape.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. Birthright trip offering college creditsThe first Birthright trip offering participants academic credit is now in Israel.American man kills himself on Birthright tripUS citizen found dead in hotel room, in first suicide in 17 years of Birthright trips. Netanyahu: This land is your birthrightPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks to Taglit-Birthright participants, notes their strong connection to the State of Israel.Birthright participants bring tourism amid terrorVisiting Jewish youths undaunted and look forward to experiencing everything that Israel has to offer. Rivlin: US Jewish Students on 'Front Lines'Rivlin addresses Israeli and North American future leaders, and warns them of the anti-Semitism lurking under Israel criticism. Yom Haatzmaut- A Day of Common CelebrationThere are challenges that require Israel and the Diaspora to work together to create a stronger Jewish future. Birthright Group Sees Israel Through EcologyIn honor of Tu B'Shvat, a group of ecology students currently on Birthright took a special tour of Israel. 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. Jewish Youth Brave Storm for their 'Birthright'Heavy wind and snow coupled with road closures wasn't enough to dampen spirits of 400 Taglit-Birthright participants. Radical Leftist NIF Booted from Taglit-BirthrightExtremist group behind pro-BDS NGOs announces its partnership with Birthright cancelled for trying to 'influence Israeli policy.' New Taglit Program Reconnects Israeli-AmericansIAC launches new Hebrew Israel visit track after study finds Israelis in US increasingly intermarry and lose Hebrew. Shlach: The Power of the LandThe secret of this land of Israel, that Hashem describes as being His land, is that it fills one with a different spirit. It empowers one with a spirit of courage, destiny and purpose. Taglit-Birthright to Begin Visiting Judea-SamariaGush Etzion open to Birthright visitors in landmark move for Zionist outreach group. 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. Taglit Record: 1,600 Participants Arrive In 1 DayBirthright program brings record number in 39 groups from around the world, aims to connect young Jews to Israel. Government to Encourage Greater French AliyahThree-pronged program to encourage mass aliyah of Jews from France. Focus on housing, jobs, education. Adelson to Birthright Kids: Have More BabiesThousands of Jews from around the world on Wednesday night held a “Bar-Mitzvah celebration” for the Birthright (Taglit) program Kibbutz Shabbat: Students, Seculars and Rabbis TooChief Rabbi Yona Metzger came to spend a unique Shabbat celebrating secular-kibbutz Bar Mitzvahs – with unexpected results 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.Leftist Orgs Take Taglit Youths on Pro-Arab ToursMakor Rishon: NGOs take Taglit youths to Palestinian Authority villages, provide anti-"occupation" narrative. |
