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
$1 .5 B
contributed to the Israeli economy
130,000
Israeli Participants
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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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Taking a photo of a couple of Birthright Israel participants at sunrise on Masada

How Birthright Israel has Been Preserving Jewish Heritage for Decades

See how Birthright Israel Foundation has helped preserve Jewish heritage by sending over 800,000 Jewish young adults to Israel over the past 20 years. Learn More ▸

Understanding the Role of Birthright Israel in Jewish American Culture

While Jewish American culture continues to change and grow, it isn’t invulnerable to forces like assimilation and antisemitism. Learn More ▸

How Birthright Israel Foundation Changes Lives…Tens of Thousands at a Time

Birthright Israel Foundation aims to gift 50,000 Jewish young adults a trip to Israel each year. Six alumni share how their lives were shaped by the trip. Learn More ▸

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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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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