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See the Success of Birthright Israel

Birthright Israel isn't just a trip to Israel. This gift of a lifetime opens the eyes of young adults to the Jewish world around them, creating a lasting impact on identity, family, community, culture, and continuity.

More than

900,000

total participants sent on Birthright Israel trips

Participants from

1,000

different North American colleges & universities

Participants from

70

different countries

More than

$2.3 B

contributed to the Israeli economy

130,000

Israeli Participants

Securing a Stronger, Brighter Jewish Future

For more than 20 years, Birthright Israel has been able to give thousands of Jews around the world the opportunity to claim their birthright on a life-changing trip to Israel. Trip participants walk away feeling more connected to their Jewish heritage, more proud of their Jewish present, and more confident in their Jewish future.

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Birthright Israel participants at Masada sunrise

85%

of alumni feel that the Birthright Israel trip was a life-changing experience.

Participants are

100%

more likely to feel "very connected" to Israel, even 20 years after their trip.

54%

more likely to feel a "great deal" of belonging to the Jewish people.

35%

of participants have returned to Israel at least once since their trip.

Participants are

53%

more likely to have mostly or all jewish friends.

Participants are

160%

more likely to have a spouse who is Jewish.

84%

of participants are raising their children exclusively Jewish, regardless of whether their spouse is Jewish.

Participants are

65%

more likely to send their children to Jewish overnight camp.

50%

of participants are more likely to send their children to Jewish day camp.

44%

of participants are more likely to enroll their children in supplementary Jewish education.

122%

of participants are more likely to celebrate their children's bar or bat mitzvah.

Participants are

53%

more likely to have donated to a Jewish charity.

Anything we can do as the elders to afford our children the opportunity to see with their own eyes what really takes place in Israel must be done. This trip gives them the ability to form their own opinions and spark an interest to become better advocates for themselves, the Jewish people, and Israel. Denying them this opportunity would be a terrible loss for the Jewish people.

Howard Kivell, Donor

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Howard Kivell

Give the Gift of the Jewish Birthright

When you give to Birthright Israel Foundation, you're giving thousands of Jews around the world the opportunity to claim their birthright on a life-changing educational trip to Israel. Your gift ensures a vibrant future with stronger Jewish communities and deeper connections to Israel for generations to come.

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Without your donations to Birthright Israel Foundation, this gift isn't possible. Secure the Jewish future today by investing in this transformational trip for Jewish young adults.

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