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

Auburn University men’s basketball team to embark on a ‘Birthright for College Basketball’ trip

The team will host a basketball clinic for Israeli and Palestinian children with former Jewish player Tamir Goodman, who was known for wearing a kippah during DI games.

JULY 27, 2022ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Teens participate in the Tamir Goodman Basketball Camp in Jerusalem in 2021.

Letters to the Editor, July 25, 2022: Flag removal not trivial

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

JULY 24, 2022ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters

Birthright's educational approach is lacking - opinion

Birthright is great at making people more pro-Israel but is a little rusty when educating young Jews on how to properly defend Israel.

JULY 20, 2022ByJULIA ROBBINS
This lookout point on Gaza is used by Birthright tour guides when they give a talk to participants in the program

Birthright Israel Excel: Jewish world's best business leadership program

Founded in 2011, Birthright Israel Excel is a highly selective fellowship that builds leadership skills and relationships among tomorrow’s global business leaders.

JULY 18, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
Birthright Israel Excel 2022 summit.

The fate of Diaspora Jewry lies in college and post-college years - opinion

During the college and post-college years, most young people are open and they are relatively easy to find.

JULY 17, 2022ByDORON KORNBLUTH
A Birthright group arrives in Ben Gurion Airport.

Birthright celebrates 800,000 participants since it began

All Birthright Israel programs got together on Wednesday to celebrate a return to full programming after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus crisis.

JULY 13, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
Birthright Israel Mega Event.

Hundreds return to Israel on 'Christian Birthright'

Between the months of May and August, Passages is expected to bring 17 buses with a total of 620 college and graduate school participants.

JUNE 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Passages resumes their "Christian Birthright" trips summer 2022 after a COVID hiatus.

Letters to the Editor, May 4, 2022: Not falling

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say

MAY 3, 2022ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters

Is tourism in Israel back?

What a difference a few months make. Tour guides are busy again and with renewed hope about the summer of 2022.

APRIL 9, 2022ByDORON KORNBLUTH
THE ‘UMBRELLA STREET’ in downtown Jerusalem is seen nearly empty. Will the streets now be filled again?

Birthright Israel launches coding boot camp, hi-tech job placement program

The program encompasses a five-month virtual course followed by a month-long period of in-person study and scheduled social activities in Tel Aviv.

APRIL 5, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
BIRTHRIGHT CEO Gidi Mark: "We understand that the pandemic is here to stay, and that we need to be creative and think of new ways to engage the young generation of Jews."