22-year-old is 10,000th participant in Birthright Israel volunteer program The program, said Madison Stock of Woodbury, N.Y., “has truly inspired me.” March 18, 2025
New study details impact of Birthright Israel trips on children of participants “It was a complete shift in the trajectory of my life. It reinforced my time and energy around the Jewish people,” said Jenn Zussman of Maryland, who was on the inaugural trip in December 1999. Carin M. Smilk March 11, 2025
Birthright celebrates 25th anniversary Project brings 6,500 young Jews to Israel this winter to help rebuild tourism industry. Roni Shkedy Dec. 31, 2024
Birthright participants to visit northern Israel for first time since Oct. 7 Winter participants have already begun touring the historic city of Safed. Dec. 30, 2024
The power of Birthright Israel in a time of resilience There was something unexplainable in the air during our trip—an energy so profound that it enveloped us, leaving us unable to fully articulate its essence. Ryan Tratner Nov. 11, 2024
First-time Birthright volunteering trip for those with disabilities makes a real impact After the experience, participants asked a single question: “When can we come back and do this again?” Howard Blas Oct. 8, 2024
Birthright Israel mega-event draws 2,000 young Jews from around world “No matter what, we will never give up on our unity and support for one another,” said CEO Gidi Mark. June 26, 2024
Birthright Israel: Now more than ever The trip forges visceral, lasting connections to Israel’s land, people and heritage that cannot be replicated through education alone. Gidi Mark March 15, 2024
Birthright’s new leader says inaugural trip to Israel in 1999 ‘changed my life’ “We have this incredible opportunity many prior generations never had, which is to help ensure that we not only survive but thrive,” Elias Saratovsky told JNS. Ellen Braunstein Jan. 24, 2024
