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.
We backed Birthright. Now it’s time for more big ideas for a post-Oct. 7 world - opinion
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
Fearless Zionism: American Jews need to reshape their view of Israel - opinion
Even many who haven’t visited Israel – yet! – have been shaped by their Birthright buddies’ identity revelations.
Birthright participants say visiting Israel post-Oct. 7 is a transformative experience
After the October 7 attacks, Birthright made some adjustments to the core 10-day trip.
Birthright Israel works: Alumni are more Jewishly active than their peers, study finds - exclusive
The study assessed that due to Birthright participants having an increased chance of having a Jewish spouse, there were consequent indirect increases in Jewish engagement.
The clear and urgent need for Evangelical trips to Israel - opinion
By working with pro-Israel Jewish groups on campuses, this initiative could amplify efforts to defend Israel, counter misinformation, and build a united front for the future.
Birthright’s resilience: Why young Jews continue to come to Israel even amid crisis - interview
“Especially after October 7, I think everyone clung on to whatever piece of the Jewish community they could,” said a Birthright participant.
The impact of first impressions: How early Israel experiences shape leaders’ views - opinion
Do early visits to Israel shape political leaders’ lifelong opinions on the Jewish state?
Despite war, 13,679 young Jewish adults visited Israel with Birthright this summer
The young Jews, hailing from around the world, had a choice to join the traditional 10 day Israel tour, or the newly created volunteer program.
Fear does not prevail: Birthright Israel continues amid war - opinion
Taglit's meaning has changed since the start of the Israel-Hamas war
Birthright Israel set to hit Israel this summer with 13,500 participants
Birthright participants will engage in civic volunteering and hear first-hand testimonies from October 7 survivors
Birthright parents: How I learned to stop worrying and embrace my kid’s wartime trip to Israel
Many Birthright participants say that the elements of their trips connected to Israel’s current situation are what they’ve found most meaningful and uplifting.
