Love, Birthright style

Published on May 8, 2013

Now entering its 13th year, Taglit-Birthright Israel’s goal is to strengthen the Jewish identity of its participants and their connection to Israel. Yet the popular program also has provided a platform for untold numbers of young singles to form lasting, loving partnerships.

Birthright Israel: Upcoming L.A. LGBT and Ally Trip!

By Lia Mandelbaum
Published on February 17, 2013

Local Birthright offerings feature niche trips

By Ryan Torok
Published on February 13, 2013

Registration began this week for Taglit-Birthright Israel, the program offering free 10-day trips to Israel for Jews ages 18-26 that was created to connect young people to their heritage. This year, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is co-sponsoring a variety of opportunities: With nine trips and room for 40 people on each, there are 360 spaces available, however many trips fill up quickly.

Home after Birthright

Published on November 28, 2012

Moledet means “homeland” in Hebrew, and it’s no coincidence that it’s been chosen as the name of a pilot program aimed at maintaining the passion of recent Los Angeles Birthright alumni following their return home from Israel.

Report: Communities Must Do More to Attract Birthright Alums

Published on March 23, 2009

Nearly 160,000 young Jews from North America have taken part in Taglit-Birthright Israel, a 10-day free Israel trip aimed at revving up their Jewish identities.

Birthright program needs wider support

By Charles R. Bronfman
Published on November 15, 2007

The results of a new study, "Beyond Distancing: Young Adult American Jews and Their Alienation from Israel," on young American Jews' attitudes toward Israel, were released recently, and the news is disheartening. These Jews, who represent American Judaism's prospects in the next generation, are growing increasingly alienated from Israel, the study finds. They are less concerned with its welfare than previous generations and, unbelievably, less comfortable with the very idea of a Jewish state.

Grunions

By Rob Eshman
Published on June 7, 2007

The grunion were running last weekend, so I went down to the Venice Beach breakwater just before midnight to watch them mate. The sight of thousands of slim, silvery fish wiggling desperately out of the surf and struggling to spawn before the next wave crashed upon them made me think, of course, of those birthright Israel trips.

A free trip to Israel—custom-made for you!

Published on February 22, 2007

What's more enticing than a free trip to Israel? A free trip to Israel tailor-made for your interests.