“Rabbi Sacks bravely faced difficult questions and always found the right words to illuminate the Torah and explain its paths,” says Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. But sadly Birthright won’t pay for your honeymoon if you meet your spouse on the trip. Find out what you can expect from the first moment you contact us. We give Birthright between $20-30 million a year, but it’s not just them. On the plus side, I wouldn’t go on this kind of trip even if it were 100% free. At first, I felt they were just giving money to Israel to clear their consciences.

Tal Beeri, director of Alma’s research department, who says Hezbollah is deeply embedded among Syrian military’s forces, using their bases to gather intelligence and prepare attack plans.

If the deal goes through, the UAE would be the second country in the Middle East after Israel to have the advanced fighter jets. Famously, Birthright Israel is a program designed to foster support for Israel in the U.S. (and other countries) by sending Jewish kids there for free for 10 days during which they meet Israeli soldiers and hook up with other Birthrighters. The Washington DC promotion is here. Once Shabbat is over, explore Israel’s nightlife with a evening out on Jerusalem’s buzzing Ben Yehuda Street. Ari Kadim was raised in an ultra-Orthodox home in Brooklyn, and Mary Davis grew up Christian. Report: Iranian official says country’s oil industry won’t succumb to ‘flood’ of US sanctions.

Of the $10,000 cost of the trip, they pay only $1,800. I’ve also gotten texts, emails and calls of support from all over the country.”, Business school to gear curriculum to enterprise management, social impact. I wonder how many elderly and impoverished Jews could be helped by that money. Every trip will have two Shabbat experiences – one in Jerusalem and one in Tel Aviv. When she returned home, she converted to Judaism, started to observe Shabbat and attend synagogue. Sheldon: “I would like to see the alumni continue the project, reinforcing their Judaism and love of Israel even further. 777 Coxwell Ave., Toronto, Ontario M4C 3C6. A former competitive swimmer, Schaikewitz has been paralyzed from the waist down since age 15 when an arteriovenous malformation ruptured her spinal cord. ... a relatively new organization that brings couples …

“Our real target for this is couples who are more unengaged in Jewish … I hear stories like this one all the time. In 10 days you will discover more about your heritage,  enjoy the Mediterranean beaches, taste delicious local food, and create lifelong memories. What is it that you want from me in exchange?’, “It was on their tenth and last day in Israel. When exactly that happens, they say, is not super-critical. Archaeologists believe the complex, discovered during construction work in Moshav Haspin, was built by the Aramean Kingdom of Geshur. We decided then to fund everyone on the waiting list. Information about pregnancy, parenting, adoption, child safety, programs, personal development and more. We help you form a plan that fits in with your life. Maybe their children will know better. They, too, come to a greater understanding of what they are fighting for, which is not only the state of Israel, but the Jewish people. Israel on the House is Part of the Sachlav Group Website by Jewish groups mourn loss of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.

Wise, who is accompanying the Los Angeles group, came up with the idea for Honeymoon Israel after a Pew survey, published last year, found that American Jews were more assimilated than ever. The program is seeking participants in the 25-to-40-year-old age bracket, who have been married no more than three to five years. Warnock clarifies stances on Israel, Palestinians after 2018 speech surfaces, Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Rev. If the situation on the campuses remains as it is, we are in a bad way. Raphael Warnock. It's Coming Soon.

Local Jewish leaders commend the move to permit the first new housing since 2002, which they hope will attract young couples to the city, while an anti-settlement NGO argues that permits are illegal.

You have been to Bedouin tents, to Masada, everywhere. Only two couples in the group hold the distinction of having both partners born Jewish. It’s obviously Zionist; but judging from the video below, it’s more about keeping these couples’ kids as Jews by using the lodestone of Jewish identity these days, Israel. “Leaders of tomorrow require an education that arms them with the ability to drive companies that prioritize communities, the environment and society, not solely equity holders,” said dean David Groshoff. Most Jewish media are advocating increasingly biased progressive political and social agendas. We greatly appreciate any contributions you can make during these challenging times.

Campus Chabad in Kentucky again discovers vandalism to sign, menorah, Rabbi Shlomo Litvin said “people have knocked on our door to say they are sorry this happened. Honeymoon Israel is a joint initiative of two Americans, both highly experienced in the Jewish organizational world. The regional “revolution” in Arab-Jewish relations must extend within Israel’s borders, and “the first component is personal security—defeating crime, defeating the rule of fear,” says the Israeli premier.

Please help! The Israeli prime minister attends the inauguration of an “innovative” coronavirus testing lab at Ben-Gurion International Airport.

Raphael Warnock does call the BDS movement against Israel “​anti-Semitic” and a “refusal to acknowledge Israel’s right to exist.”, Trump formally notifies US Congress of F-35 sales, other military assets to UAE. Miriam Adelson: “We heard about Birthright when we were looking to invest in projects that are significant for the Jewish people. friendly support you need to help you make decisions. “But you know what,” says Nick, “last night, when were sitting out looking over the Sea of Galilee, I said to Stacy, ‘Thank you for being born Jewish because otherwise we would never have this experience together.’”. “And it’s a great way to bring Jewish culture and the state of Israel to people who want to explore and want to learn.”, Seems a little desperate to me, but there’s probably some big money behind it, and studies showing that up to age 40 a Jew can still be molded into a Zionist…, “It’s not completely free either. More trips are planned.

Chief Palestinian negotiator Erekat dies of COVID-19 complications.

“We’ve had lots of conversations during this trip about creating Jewish families,” he relays. Float your way across the gravity defying waters of the Dead Sea and get muddy in its mineral-rich mud.

Birthright Israel is limited to those under 26. Birthright is supported by devoted volunteers and private donations. Bronfman asked for a small amount of money, and Sheldon said, ‘Of course, we will give it.’ Sheldon later told me, ‘I don’t understand why didn’t ask for more. Taste your way through the famous Machane Yehuda food market. “Growing up, I always thought I’d visit Israel as a Christian,” she notes. IsraAID Guatemala brings relief in wake of Storm Eta. One participant, for example—the daughter of a Christian mother and a Jewish father, who was raised as a Catholic and even sang in the church choir—became connected with her Jewish roots. As the sun sets enjoy a jam session with local Israeli musician, Roy Levi. In the interest of maintaining a civil forum, The Forward requires that all commenters be appropriately respectful toward our writers, other commenters and the subjects of the articles. So we subsidized them, too.”, Sheldon Adelson: “My father dreamed of going to Israel, but did not live to see the day.

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Please Note: This trip is run for groups  ages 22 to 32. Now you can get a free-ish trip to Israel if you're 25-40, called "Honeymoon Israel," aimed at getting intermarried couples to raise their children… Eric Mirowitz and Hilary Corbet have been together for five years and are getting married next month.

Feeling anxious about making contact is normal. “I am ashamed that Jews do not feel safe wearing a kippah on the streets. Whatever the circumstances may be, we support all women who are pregnant or think they may be. Explore the Old City of Jerusalem with a tour of the Jewish Quarter and the City of David. Watch the sunrise on the ancient mountain fortress of Masada. Jewish individuals must have at least one Jewish parent or must have completed Jewish conversion. “You could attend a challah bake in Singapore, sit in on a Shabbat cooking class in Panama, enjoy Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western Wall in Jerusalem and end off with Havdalah in Colombia.”.

For those in their mid-30s and beyond, opportunities are scarce. The Israeli NGO’s local team will bring urgent aid to the area affected by the tropical storm, which has led to 150 deaths and 45,000 evacuations. ", 40,000 people send flowers to COVID heroes as part of Shabbat Project 2020. Since the program caters to newlyweds, Rubel said, time will also be set aside for couples to spend on their own. “We don’t want to tell them how to do it, but rather, we let them come up with ideas themselves.”. Ultimately, Rubel said, the objective is to bring “thousands” of honeymooning couples to Israel each year. Pottery juglet containing 1,000-year-old gold coins unearthed in Jerusalem.

Thank you. Mike Wise, the current executive director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo who previously held senior positions at various other federations, conceived the idea for the program and outlined his idea at a conference on Jewish engagement in Jerusalem last year.

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The itinerary aims to give you an authentic taste of Israel, while exposing you to all of its key highlights from north to south.

Emotions may be overwhelming and the circumstances may feel impossible.

In a subsequent Zoom session,  the publication interviewed power-couple philanthropists Sheldon and Dr. Miriam Adelson, from their California home. With individuals forced into home quarantine, most are turning further online for information, education and social interaction. Head up to Mount Hertzl – Israel’s largest military cemetery. According to the Coronavirus National Information and Knowledge Center, a spike in infection is likely during the coming cold months, when people will spend more time indoors.

Get some souvenir shopping done at the popular Carmel Market. Our ability to thrive in 2020 and beyond depends on the generosity of committed readers and supporters. The next trip in October will bring groups from Colorado and Washington D.C.

If Israel is in danger, you will be one of the soldiers fighting for it.

Serenading your loved one: The first Birthright Honeymoon Israel group visiting Caesarea this week. “For people outside the community, this connection they have to Israel is something that can be quite challenging,” she notes.

Gradually, I found out about the amount of time–not just money–that they were investing to find out how to help Israel, whether by aiding the integration of immigrants from the Former Soviet Union or by adopting a town in Israel. Ismail Haniyeh calls on supporters to “upgrade” aid to the terror group to combat U.S.-Israeli “plot” to do away with the Palestinian cause. “For every open spot we have, four couples have applied,” reports Rubel. Perhaps it is also evident of the desperation among the Birthright folks, that they feel the need to find more ways to increase their propaganda.

The 65-year-old was diagnosed with coronavirus in early October. The two groups are traveling separately. You'll get the authentic Birthright Israel trip experience, plus the added bonus of having your favorite person along for the ride! Jewish voting patterns point to gain in ‘bedrock Republicanism,’ particularly in Florida. Take a tasty tour of De Karina Chocolate Factory. Rosana, his partner, is not Jewish. This trip to Israel, reports Mary, is the first time she’s felt accepted as a Jew.