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Sample Itinerary: Birthright Israel is More Than Just a Trip

Each Birthright Israel trip has a unique itinerary based on travel dates, interests, and educational elements. Though Birthright Israel offers many niche opportunities, one thing is constant: Birthright Israel is the largest educational program in the history of the Jewish people, making it an experience like no other.

Shabbat Candle-Lighting Time Calculator

Enter a United States postal code and select a date to calculate the Shabbat candle lighting time, which occurs 18 minutes before sundown.

Words of Inspiration 5781

September 2020

Each year as the summer winds down the Jewish community prepares to observe the High Holy Days. The evening breeze, the anticipation of fall are all part of the build up to Rosh Hashanah. We enjoy the last minutes of summer, we prepare our children and grandchildren to return to school, we shop for dresses, ties and shoes to add to our wardrobes for our days in synagogue. We plan menus for dinners and look forward to welcoming our family and enjoying our individual and collective Rosh Hashanah traditions.

Journeys Issue #12

August 2020

Get a glimpse of what participants learn each day of their Birthright Israel trip through our sample itinerary. And, if you're you're looking for a sweet treat then you'll love our alumni recipe feature!

The Spirit of Birthright Israel

January 2020

What makes Birthright Israel so unique is its spirit, a spirit based on the determination to give young Jewish adults the opportunity to learn and define their own Jewish identity in a way they feel most comfortable. It is what makes our hundreds of thousands of alumni excited to be Jewish. We dare you to dive into what makes our spirit just so inspiring…

Journeys Issue #11

December 2019

Read about the importance of Zionism, the Negev, and David Ben-Gurion on Birthright Israel trips, check out a delicious recipe for Israeli salad, and meet three of our incredible donors from the southeast.

Words of Inspiration 5780

October 2019

As we welcome 5780, please take a moment to read words of inspiration from leading rabbis and various Birthright Israel and Birthright Israel Foundation leaders. See what they have to say about the upcoming Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah).

Journeys Issue #10

August 2019

In a letter to Charles Bronfman in 2000, alumnus Daniel Samoohi shares how the trip impacted him and, in this issue, he shares how his experience is still with him 20 years later. Also featured are Birthright Israel Foundation donors from the Midwest and how the trip is shaping their local communities.

Journeys Issue #9

January 2019

Celebrate our 18th anniversary and read a letter from our President and the Chair of Board looking back on the accomplishments of the program. Meet Birthright Israel alumna, Mallory Schwartz, and see what inspired her to go from participant to staff member. Plus, hear from 18 people who met their soulmate on Birthright Israel.