Taglit-Birthright Israel

Taglit-Birthright Israel provides 10-day educational Israel experiences to thousands of Jews, ages 18 to 32, from around the world, completely free of charge.
Since 1999, The Jewish Agency has been a partner in Taglit-Birthright, and is directly involved in bringing over 9,000 participants each year, from around the globe, with a special focus on facilitating Taglit-Birthright experiences and related programming for communities in need and for Russian-speaking Jews in the FSU and Germany.
Interested in visiting Israel with Taglit-Birthright?
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Lifting the Spirits of Terror Victims
Amid the recent wave of rocket fire at Israel from Gaza as well as the new phenomenon of kite arson attacks, The Jewish Agency is playing its crucial and longtime role of providing immediate and long
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Growing a Chocolate Forest
For Jerusalem-based entrepreneur Ya’ara Kalmanovitch, chocolate has a deep and philosophical meaning. It is almost a way of life.
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We're together with Pittsburgh
We share in the anguish, and we extend our hearts in love and our hands in support, ready to assist in any way possible. May the Jewish people know no more sorrow.
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My Visit to Pittsburgh
Jewish Agency Chairman of the Executive, Isaac Herzog, visited Pittsburgh for Shabbat in support of the Jewish community following the synagogue massacre that took the lives of 11 Jews.
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A moment of healing
Heavy metal and healing: Israeli flag provides transcendent moment after Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
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In Partnership with Pittsburgh: A Message of Solidarity from Karmiel-Misgav in Northern Israel
In the wake of the horrific massacre in Pittsburgh, expressions of support and solidarity have poured in from Jewish communities across the United States, across Israel and around the world, and
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When Herut met Miki
Serving the Jewish Community in Texas, then coming home to Israel to get married
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A Sesame Miracle: Supporting Small Businesses in Israel
Michal Melamed’s overlooks her “kingdom:” a beautiful green landscape in the Valley of Elah, which is known as the Israeli Tuscany. Her contribution to Israel’s start-up nation is a sesame-based
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From Venezuela to a more meaningful life in Israel: the miracle of Tony Reichler
Leading up to Hanukkah (December 2-10) this year, Tony Reichler reflects that his current life in Israel is a “miracle” compared to life in his native Venezuela.
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Saving Lives with Chocolate
Transforming the lives of at-risk youth in Israel with a sweet twist
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The Miracle of Partnership: Connection Saves Lives
Tomer Oren fought on reserve duty during Israel’s Operation Protective Edge in the summer of 2014. While he returned home physically sound, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Months
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How an absorption center operates under fire
Jewish Agency absorption centers offer a “soft landing” and transitional housing for new immigrant families and adults at the beginning of their acculturation process in Israel. But what happens when