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New Research: Jewish Futures Project. Birthright Israel’s First Decade of Applicants: A Look at the Long-term Program Impact

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The Jewish Futures Project (JFP) has been following multiple cohorts of Birthright participants, and others who applied to the program but did not go, for over a decade. In the sixth wave of the JFP study, they explore whether Birthright’s long-documented impact on connection to I … [Read more...] about New Research: Jewish Futures Project. Birthright Israel’s First Decade of Applicants: A Look at the Long-term Program Impact

A Journey of Discovery

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By Magda Dorosz I have sent 314 young Polish Jews to Israel on Birthright Israel since 2011, because the trip is among the most important Jewish experiences for young adults in Poland that impacts their future engagement. Hillel in Poland is now the leading provider of that … [Read more...] about A Journey of Discovery

For Young Adults with Disabilities the Loss of Specialized Birthright Trips is Particularly Poignant

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By Fern Chertok and Rachel Minkin A recent JTA story noted the substantial loss to the Israeli economy as a direct result of the cancellation of heritage trips, including Birthright Israel. The losses, however, go well beyond these financial repercussions and for some Jewish … [Read more...] about For Young Adults with Disabilities the Loss of Specialized Birthright Trips is Particularly Poignant

Out of the Strong, Sweetness Shall Come Forth

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By Gidi Mark The Covid19 period has forced Jewish organizations worldwide to reassess and reimagine their mission and operational strategies. While Birthright Israel is no exception, it is nonetheless important to clarify the nature of such reassessments and situate them in an … [Read more...] about Out of the Strong, Sweetness Shall Come Forth