The findings were presented at the first conference in Israel studying the impact of Taglit-Birthright since the program was launched 13 years ago.
by Judy Maltz 6 comments
With efforts to advance religious pluralism in Israel, the Habayit Hayehudi chairman is demonstrating his value to Diaspora Jews while balancing the interests of his settler constituency.
by Joel Braunold / Jewish World blogger 4 comments
Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel seeks to draw 10 million foreign visitors a year at a tourism conference.
by Rina Rozenberg 3 comments
The fact that Sheldon Adelson - who is as far apart from me ideologically as east is from west - donates so much to the project does not make Birthright a radical right-wing idea.
by Yossi Beilin 8 comments
The latest gift by casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam brings the couple’s overall donations to the program to $180 million.
by JTA 4 comments
Why did Yair Lapid agree to meet with Sheldon Adelson and promise not to cut funding to his pet project?
by Itay Ziv 5 comments
The Hebrew root g-l-h covers the gamut from discover to uncover, from the New World to a child's stubborn secrets.
by Jeremy Benstein 0 comments
While their community at home was commemorating the 70th anniversary of Nazi deportations, 37 young Greek Jews were making a different kind of history - as members of the first Taglit Birthright tour of Israel from their country.
by Judy Maltz 2 comments
Why are thousands of overseas visitors flocking to the desert for a hands-on farming experience, at a site that has been virtually kept a secret from the locals?
by Judy Maltz 1 comments
Thousands of program participants from around the world attended the gigantic party-cum-pep rally at the Jerusalem International Convention Center.
by Danna Harman 5 comments
