 Birthright Israel marks 20 years of work forging bonds between Diaspora Jews and IsraelTaglit-Birthright Israel, which has brought 650,000 young Diaspora Jews to visit Israel, celebrates 20 years with event at Tel Aviv U. 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 Watch: Rachel's first visit to the Western WallRachel Yakubov visited Israel as part of Taglit-Birthright Israel. She describes the experience as "amazing". Trotsky and the anti-Purim BDSNot all Jews in power try to protect their people the way Mordecai and Esther did, and some Jews cause purposeful damage. 'Jews participating in Birthright engage in ethnic cleansing'American Muslims for Palestine official: Birthright Israel 'denies Palestinian right of return'. Did Birthright give in to terrorism?Taglit-Birthright orders participants to stay away from south during tense period of arson and rocket attacks.Groups pledge $2 million to strengthen Jewish identityGroups pledge $2 million toward strengthening young adults’ 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.Birthright must be doing something rightIsrael haters told young Jews: Israel's not your birthright. They must be afraid of its success. Left-wing NGO to American Jews: Israel is not your birthrightFar-left 'Jewish Voice for Peace' declares war on Birthright program bringing young Diaspora Jews to Israel. 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. '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. 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. 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. Netanyahu: This land is your birthrightPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks to Taglit-Birthright participants, notes their strong connection to the State of Israel. Dialoguing While Drifting Apart: American Jews and IsraelWhy the average American Jew still supports Obama. 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. Unique Trip Gives the Deaf a Taste of IsraelDeaf and hard of hearing Americans visit Israel's Institute for the Advancement of Deaf People, share common struggles. German Birthright Fights amid Anti-Semitism StormOver Passover, 40 young German Jews came to Israel for the Seder, a product of one of the most successful programs in Europe. 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. American Jews Discover that Israel is YummyNew Taglit tour program has food fanatics learn about Israel's unique fusion kitchen founded on thousands of years of good eating. 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. Netanyahu: We Won't Rest Until We Find the BoysPM Netanyahu addresses participants at a Taglit-Birthright event, calls on them to tell the truth about Israel in their home countries. 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. Yes to Adelson, No to YoffieIt is time to call out liberal American Jewish leaders. Jewish Students, IDF Soldiers talk Jewish IdentityJewish students from Russia meet IDF soldiers, talk about identity and the Russian Israeli experience. 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. Special Ed Youth Go On BirthrightEight young Jewish adults with various degrees of mental and physical disabilities spent ten days touring Israel. Taglit Holds its First Start-Up Nation TourTaglit-Birthright Israel launches its first special “Start-Up Nation” group. The trip is meant for young Jewish entrepreneurs. Taglit “Takes Over” Ben Gurion Airport24 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 PM Netanyahu Inspires Taglit ParticipantsPrime Minister Netanyahu addressed the Taglit Birthright Israel Mega Event: Be proud of your birthright. Young Legislator Explores Jewish Roots in IsraelArutz Sheva meets Kesha Ram, the youngest woman currently serving as a state legislator in the U.S., as she visits Israel. Adelsons Light Candles with Taglit ParticipantsPhilanthropists Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson take part in a Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony with hundreds of young Jews. Jewish Philanthropists Give Even More to TaglitPhilanthropists Miriam and Sheldon Adelson's additional $5 million for the Birthright Israel Foundation will raise participants to 17,000.Arutz Sheva TV Meets TAGLIT ParticipantsArutz Sheva meets participants of the Taglit-Birthright trip. "We love it here and would definitely like to come back."Birthright Israel Month LaunchedNYC's Mayor Bloomberg launches Birthright Israel Month, celebrating 11 years of free Heritage tours for Jewish youth worldwide to Israel. Sharp Budget Increase for TaglitPM Binyamin Netanyahu announced a sharp increase in the budget for Taglit (Birthright), with a goal of enrolling 50,000 participants each year. |
