Resources
Want even more Birthright Israel? Whether you want to read our semi-annual magazine Journeys or learn about The Spirit of Birthright Israel, we have the resources for you.
Journeys Issue #8
November 2017
In this issue, you’ll get inspired by the vibrance of the Western Wall and what participants hope for when they see it for the first time. You’ll meet celebrity alumnus, Jonathan Lipnicki who was our 600,000th participant, and generous donors Cindy and David Shapira.
Journeys Issue #7
March 2017
Read the Birthright Israel love story of Michelle and Alex Bronzo and how, in between hikes and bus rides, they fell for each other. Also, check out filmmaker Sara Greenberg’s documentary about her grandparent's survival of the Holocaust and her connection to the trip.
Journeys Issue #6
July 2016
Get an inside look at what participants experience in Tel Aviv and learn more about the Startup Nation through the eyes of Birthright Israel. Keep reading to meet Birthright Israel Foundation donors in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, DC.
Journeys Issue #5
November 2015
In our 15th anniversary issue of Journeys, meet Birthright Israel’s class of 2000, hear from the founding philanthropists in the United States and Israel, and meet our community members from New Jersey to Texas.
Journeys Issue #4
December 2014
Hear from Birthright Israel's Chief Operating Officer Nimrod Ran and Chief Executive Officer Gidi Mark on the challenges, successes, and lessons discovered in the summer of 2014. Plus, read firsthand testimonials from recent alumni on how this trip impacted their Jewish identity and meet the donors who made it all possible.
Journeys Issue #20
December 2024
Reflecting on 2024, we are filled with gratitude for your unwavering support of Birthright Israel. You are making it possible for us to bring a projected 19,500 Jewish young adults to Israel for life-changing journeys. Our participants told us countless stories of newfound friendships, personal growth, a renewed sense of Jewish identity and purpose, and a greater understanding of the shared destiny of all Jews — in Israel and the Diaspora.
Inspired Paths: Jim Joseph Foundation
<p>In honor of your generosity and commitment to Birthright Israel, your name was highlighted on the bus banner of the Birthright Israel group featured in this book. From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv to Masada, these Jewish young adults were immersed in Israel and Israeli culture on their Birthright Israel journey.</p> <p>They forged powerful bonds with one another, the Israeli peers that joined their group, and their ancestral homeland. This would not have been possible without your support. Birthright Israel is often the first step in a lifelong Jewish journey for our participants.</p> <p>Your gift is igniting the spark that may forever change the course of the lives of these Jewish young adults. Thank you for your commitment to Israel and securing the Jewish future.</p>
Inspired Paths: Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
<p>In honor of your generosity and commitment to Birthright Israel, your name was highlighted on the bus banner of the Birthright Israel group featured in this book. From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv to Masada, these Jewish young adults were immersed in Israel and Israeli culture on their Birthright Israel journey.</p> <p>They forged powerful bonds with one another, the Israeli peers that joined their group, and their ancestral homeland. This would not have been possible without your support. Birthright Israel is often the first step in a lifelong Jewish journey for our participants.</p> <p>Your gift is igniting the spark that may forever change the course of the lives of these Jewish young adults. Thank you for your commitment to Israel and securing the Jewish future.</p>
Inspired Paths: Wilf Family Foundations
In honor of your generosity and commitment to Birthright Israel, your names were highlighted on the bus banner of the Birthright Israel group featured in this book. From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv to Masada, these Jewish young adults were immersed in Israel and Israeli culture on their Birthright Israel journey.