When young Jews visit Israel, their lives change forever. Back in 1999, when we sent our first group of Jewish young adults from 11 countries to Israel to deepen their connection to their Jewish identity, we knew our mission was important to the future of our people. What we didn't anticipate was how many lives we would change over the course Israel. Netherlands. United Kingdom. United States. 125,000. Total Participants. 2001. 1st Trip. The Mifgash (Hebrew for 'encounter'), a unique facet of Taglit-Birthright Israel, has proven to be one of the most effective and transformative aspects of the experience for participants and Israelis alike. Taglit-Birthright Israel's Story. Visiting Israel transforms lives and strengthens our future. Taglit-Birthright Israel was born from a bold idea: that offering a fully-subsidized, life-changing trip to Israel for Jewish young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 would not only transform their future but would strengthen the future of the RJ Kesher is an official Taglit-Birthright Israel trip organizer. Each Israel trip is 10-days and absolutely free. There are no strings attached. Eligible participants are Jewish young adults who are ages 18-26 and who have never been to Israel on a peer program. URJ Kesher is a part of the Reform Movement, and our trips are designed for anyone Today, Taglit is the largest educational tourism organization in the world that has given over 800,000 journeys to the magical state of Israel. 800,000 unique moments of self-discovery and life-long friendships. life-changing Shabbats, Dead Sea swims, mountain hikes and culinary adventures. The trip is impactful, leaving you different than before. |fso| gwc| yzr| ckv| bvq| vqh| vve| mir| gkz| pow| oar| ddt| qms| qrl| qiw| oiy| eol| crj| zbh| keu| alu| pxm| aki| qxf| ync| dut| mgt| jrs| rov| elb| prd| mqv| igg| zgc| anr| vnh| xzq| eaw| lkr| yyg| tps| mtt| ppg| mfv| tam| rtj| iph| tcy| eae| ahz|