What is Taglit-birthright israel?

Taglit-birthright israel is a unique partnership between the people of Israel through their government, local Jewish communities (North American Jewish Federations through the United Jewish Communities, Keren Hayesod, and The Jewish Agency for Israel), and the birthright israel Foundation, generously supported by the following Jewish philanthropic partners: S. Daniel Abraham, The Abramson Family Foundation, The AVI CHAI Foundation, Andrea and Charles Bronfman, Edgar M. Bronfman, Circle of Service Foundation, Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation, David and Ruth Gottesman, The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Hadassah - The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Susan and Roger Hertog, The Jim Joseph Foundation, Ronald S. Lauder, The Marcus Foundation- Bernie Marcus, The Samberg Family Foundation, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Judy and Michael Steinhardt, The Wasserman Foundation, Leslie and Abigail Wexner and The Wexner Foundation, Karen and Gary Winnick in North America; Marc Rich in Europe.

The Taglit birthright israel gift covers round-trip airfare plus a ten-day educational program in Israel. Jewish youth, aged 18-26 (high school graduates) who have never been to Israel on a peer group educational program, are eligible to apply for the birthright israel gift.

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What is USD/Hagshama-WZO?

The Hagshama Department is about strengthening the ties between Israel and the Diaspora. We specialize in work with students. Our professional staff is aware of students' issues and offer resources and tailor-made programs to help students fulfill their dreams, on campus and in Israel.

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Got any questions?
Just call us on 1-800-27-ISRAEL
or email us at usd@jazo.org.il

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Please note that due to an overwhelming response in registration for this round of Taglit-birthright israel trips, your application may be entered into a lottery. There may be a chance that we will not be able to accommodate all eligible applicants this round. Please do not assume that you have automatically been accepted as a recipient of the Taglit-birthright israel gift until you have heard so directly from your Trip Organizer.

Taglit-birthright israel is a unique partnership between the people of Israel through their government, local Jewish communities (North American Jewish Federations through the United Jewish Communities, Keren Hayesod, and The Jewish Agency for Israel), and the birthright israel Foundation, generously supported by the following Jewish philanthropic partners: S. Daniel Abraham, The Abramson Family Foundation, The AVI CHAI Foundation, Andrea and Charles Bronfman, Edgar M. Bronfman, Circle of Service Foundation, Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation, David and Ruth Gottesman, The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Hadassah - The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Susan and Roger Hertog, The Jim Joseph Foundation, Ronald S. Lauder, The Marcus Foundation- Bernie Marcus, The Samberg Family Foundation, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Judy and Michael Steinhardt, The Wasserman Foundation, Leslie and Abigail Wexner and The Wexner Foundation, Karen and Gary Winnick in North America; Marc Rich in Europe.