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Birthright Israel

Birthright Israel began with a bold idea: offering a free, life-changing trip to Israel for young Jewish adults between the ages of 18 and 26, and in doing so, transforming the Jewish future. Our mission is to provide all young Jewish adults with opportunities for transformative and immersive shared experiences in Israel, plus a foundation for ongoing Jewish connection. Today, Birthright Israel is the largest educational tourism organization in the world, having provided more than 850,000 journeys to Israel.
The organization is expected to bring 28,000 participants this summer for its various programs.
It is expected to bring more than 300 groups worldwide, totaling as many as 10,000 participants, most of them young Jewish adults.
“He doesn’t just teach values; he lives them, securing a vibrant future for the next generation of Jewish leaders,” says Elias Saratovsky, president and CEO of Birthright Israel Foundation.
“This mission is about more than service; it is about presence, solidarity and the extraordinary strength of Jewish women,” said Lori Palatnik, founding director of Momentum.
“It is a program with a long-term vision to build a community of creators and changemakers who shape the digital and cultural discourse long after the program ends,” says CEO Gidi Mark.
“I’m excited to explore my culture here in Israel through many different lenses and to experience a society built to accommodate my Jewish identity,” said Evan Fennessey, a student at Florida State University.
Fellows will be leading trips this summer, coinciding with Birthright Israel’s 25th anniversary, celebrating its impact on some 900,000 Jewish young adults.
“Beyond the love and admiration shared between the people of Be’eri and the Birthright Israel volunteers, both sides also feel a great sense of contribution,” said resident Eilam Maor.
Jewish philanthropist Charles Bronfman has made a legacy commitment of $25 million to support the new initiative.