Birthright
Jewish-American speedskater, four-time Olympian Emery Lehman wins silver in Winter Olympics
Lehman has said he plans to retire from speedskating after the 2026 Olympics.
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Spirit of Herzl: Central Jerusalem hotel with history, comics, and charm
Birthright gears up for winter as 10,000 visitors expected in Israel, from America to Europe
Short film shows Birthright through the eyes of Russian Jews
For Horesh, the issues raised in the film speak to innate inequalities inherent in the Chief Rabbinate's laws.
Birthright Excel celebrates ten years with virtual "Excelerate" summit
Birthright Excel also announced that for the first time ever, diaspora Jews from every country can apply to participate in next summer’s Excel experience.
Grapevine October 25, 2020: A moment of prayer for two contemporary sages
It’s interesting that Jewish males go through life as the sons of their fathers, except when they are ill, at which time they revert to being the sons of their mothers.
Initiative will significantly lower price of Jewish teen trips to Israel
With the subsidies, the groups can lower the cost of the trips by $3,000 per participant. The cost typically ranges from $4,500 to $8,000 for trips lasting three to six weeks.
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 Excel concludes 2020 summer program
Fellows participated in lectures by professionals from all sectors of Israeli society, workshops and leadership training, and weekend activities beyond the boardroom.
Azerbaijan to model Diaspora program after Birthright Excel
While less than 10 million Azerbaijanis live in Azerbaijan, the country boasts a large diaspora.
Cancellation of Masa, Birthright due to COVID-19 to cost Israel $200m.
The heritage tourism industry typically brings some 80,000 Jewish teenagers and young adults to Israel from around the world for trips and tours, internships and volunteer work.
Birthright Excel launched first virtual business internship in Israel
Traditionally, Birthright Israel Excel is a 10-week summer internship in Israel open to Jewish North American top university students. This summer, it is being done via Zoom.