Birthright Israel began with a bold idea – offering a free, life-changing trip to Israel for young Jewish adults between the ages of 18 and 26 and, in doing so, transforming the Jewish future.
While our iconic 10-Day program remains at the heart of what we do, Birthright Israel has grown into a family of experiences from volunteering and internships to career development and immersive programs giving participants of different ages and interests meaningful ways to connect with Israel and the Jewish community.
Today, Birthright Israel is the largest educational tourism organization in the world that has given over 900,000 journeys to the magical state of Israel. Each journey includes:
Moments of
Self-Discovery
Lifelong
Friendships
Shared Experiences
Across Israel
900k +
Participants
70
Countries World Wide
130k +
Israelis
50 States
From across the U.S and Jewish diaspora
$2.3B
Contributed to Israel’s economy
85%
Say the trip was life-changing
93%
Feel more connected to Israel
84%
Are raising their children Jewish
54%
Say marrying Jewish is important
Founded in 1999 by a remarkable group of committed Jewish philanthropists led by Charles Bronfman and Michael Steinhardt, Birthright Israel aims to give every young Jewish person equal opportunity to explore life’s most important questions. About identity, community, connection to a homeland.
The gift of a Birthright Israel trip is made possible thanks to an innovative partnership between Jewish philanthropists, Jewish communities and Federations, the people of Israel through the Government of Israel, tens of thousands of alumni, their families, and individual donors from around the world who believe in our mission.
In North America, Birthright Israel Foundation raises the necessary funds thanks to nearly 40,000 donors each year, to ensure that Birthright Israel remains a gift to young Jewish adults for years to come. Learn more at BirthrightIsrael.Foundation
The Government of Israel
Jewish Federation of North America
Birthright Israel Foundation
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Birthright Israel also offers other opportunities in Israel such as
Exciting resume building opportunities – internships, academic studies, and fellowships through birthrightisraelonward.com
A Highly selective business leadership fellowship through birthrightisraelexcel.com
Meaningful volunteering experiences – Engage in community-building and hands-on activities birthrightisraelvolunteer.com
Strengthening Identity. Building Lifelong Connection.
Empowering young Jews to explore and strengthen their Jewish identity
Creating meaningful connections with Israelis and a global Jewish community
Fostering a deep, personal connection to Israel
Inspiring continued engagement beyond the program
Encouraging active participation in Jewish life worldwide
Building lasting relationships and lifelong impact
The Experience
The Birthright Israel journey is committed to a culture of open discussion and dialogue about all issues, such as: identity, geopolitics, religion, and Jewish life.
The Birthright Israel trip is a journey through both Jewish history and the contemporary Jewish state, accompanied by Israeli peers (“the Mifgash”) who join the trips as colleagues and friends.
