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.

|ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
(L-R) Silver medalist Ethan Cepuran, Casey Dawson and Emery Lehman of Team United States celebrate on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Speed Skating Men's Team Pursuit on day eleven of the Milano Cortina 2026, February 17, 2026.
Demonstrators hold US and Israeli flags during a rally in Central Park marking 150 days since hostages were taken in attack on Israel on March 10, 2024 in New York City.

We backed Birthright. Now it’s time for more big ideas for a post-Oct. 7 world - opinion

Not long ago, it felt as if we were in a Jewish golden age. Now, we must face the realities of our time and take action to ensure the continued vitality of the Jewish people.

|ByCHARLES BRONFMAN/JTA, JEFFREY R. SOLOMON/JTA
Welcoming guests.

Spirit of Herzl: Central Jerusalem hotel with history, comics, and charm

Explore Jerusalem from the Spirit of Herzl Hotel, where Zionist comics line the halls and history meets comfort in a central location.

|ByHOWARD BLAS
Newly arrived visitors from the US.

Birthright gears up for winter as 10,000 visitors expected in Israel, from America to Europe

“Birthright Israel is the strongest bridge young Jews have today to deepen their identity, strengthen their resilience, and build a personal understanding,” said Gidi Mark, CEO of Birthright.

|ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER

Birthright: A breath of fresh Zionist air - opinion

Countering atmospheric antisemitism and suffocating thought-policing.

JULY 6, 2021ByGIL TROY
Russian-speaking young Jews from the Former Soviet Union came together and experienced Israel through Birthright Israel’s ‘Taglit on the Carmel’ event

English becomes bridge between Galilee schoolkids and American volunteers

Before arriving in Ras Ali, she had never heard Arabic spoken in her life. Through teaching and speaking with the students, her Arabic improved, as did her relationship with the students.

JUNE 26, 2021ByLAUREN MORGANBESSER
Lena Novins-Montague and Cole Shiner with some of their students.

Birthright begins flagship business fellowship in Israel

The program invited 56 students and entrepreneurs to Israel for this year's program, after sifting through thousands of applicants from around the world.

JUNE 8, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Birthright begins flagship business fellowship in Israel

Taglit-Birthright Israel is back and just in time

Although foreign tourism hasn’t fully opened in Israel, Birthright Israel CEO Gidi Mark has told me that allowing Birthright Israel visits is seen as a national priority.

JUNE 3, 2021ByBARBARA SOFER
RENA QUINT (center) with Birthright participants

First birthright trip lands in Israel since coronavirus closed borders

Birthright has seen over 750,000 participants in 68 countries and has contributed some $1.825 billion to Israel's economy.

MAY 25, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
First birthright trip to Israel in over a year.

Youth group trips are ready to return to Israel. Can they do it safely?

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The first vaccinated foreign visitors traveling in groups are set to be allowed in starting from May 23.

APRIL 29, 2021ByROSSELLA TERCATIN
WILL GROUPS of young tourists – like this one from Uruguay – return soon to Israel?

Birthright trips to resume following year-long coronavirus pause

The last Birthright trip took place on March 13, 2020, just before Israel's first nationwide lockdown.

APRIL 27, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Birthright participants and IDF soldiers during a visit to Israel before the pandemic.

Engaging Jewish teens to connect to a dream

“Jewish teens aren't involved in organizational life anymore,” says Russell F. Robinson, JNF-USA CEO.

APRIL 19, 2021ByDARRYL EGNAL
High School in Israel helps students prepare for academic success in college

The connection between the Kotel and the Statue of Liberty

A personal and compelling look at Israel-Diaspora relations - and Zionism.

MARCH 20, 2021ByMARGOT AMOUYAL, REBECCA WEISS, AMIR PAGIS
BIRTHRIGHT PARTICIPANTS stand before the Western Wall as part of their trip to Israel.

Coffin of philanthropist Sheldon Adelson arrived in Israel

Adelson, one of the most well-known Jewish philanthropists, will be buried Friday in Jerusalem.

JANUARY 15, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF