From the Heart of Jersey to Israel

Jeff Hersch recently participated in a Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors. Upon his return, he shared the following reflection with the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. Welcome back Jeff! I arrived in Tel Aviv after nearly a full day of traveling. The idea of Birthright was always in the back of…

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How Much Do You Know about Israel?

So, you’ve gone on a free trip to Israel with Birthright Israel. You’ve been up north to the Galilee and down south to Eilat and Masada. But how much did you learn about the modern State of Israel? How did you do? Did you know the answers? Take the full quiz.

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The Birthright Monologes

Recently, Haaretz Newpaper published an article of 6 Birthright participants recanting their experiences in Israel and reflecting on the effects the trip had on their lives. Two of these six are Israel Outdoors alum! Check out the full article. Name: Benjamin Rossi Age: 27 From: Chicago, Illinois Resides now: Notre Dame, Indiana Occupation: PhD Student…

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Updates from Israel #Bus162

After a long day of traveling, the group was happy to arrive safely at Kibbutz Afik in the Golan Heights yesterday evening. We woke up early this morning for breakfast at the Kibbutz and headed right to the Sea of Galilee, where our guide Maxi gave us an overview of what makes the area so special.…

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Don’t Drop Your Cookies!

Loren is the Founder & CEO of Sweet Loren’s and an Israel Outdoors alum. Sweet Loren’s is an award-winning all natural cookie and cookie dough company. She overcame cancer at a young age, which was the ultimate impetus for creating recipes that were based on wholesome, real, healthier ingredients with the goal of changing the…

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Guide to Guides – Itai Amir

Israel Outdoors is proud to have some of the best Israeli tour guides that Israel has to offer. We asked tour guide Itai Amir to tell us a little more about himself.  See below for more information about Itai and don’t forget to check out the rest of our fantastic tour guides and our Israel…

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Update from Israel #Bus942

Thanks to the group leaders of Israel Outdoors bus TL-32-942 for sharing the following update! We spent a relaxing Shabbat in a beautiful hotel overlooking the Jerusalem hills. We ate, napped, enjoyed some programs, and then ate some more. It was the perfect way to rest and prepare for a busy week. This morning we…

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Reverse Mifgash

By far one of the most meaningful and popular elements of the Birthright program with Israel Outdoors is the Mifgash (encounter). Participants get a chance to experience Israel with real Israelis. There is truly no better way to experience Israel than with Israeli friends at your side. Following a visit to the city of Netanya…

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Love at First Israel Trip

Congrats to former Israel Outdoors participant Natalie and her fiance Elad who she met when he was an Israeli student on a trip on their engagement! Thanks for sharing your story. Elad and I met around August 20th, 2012. It was a few days into my Taglit trip. Funnily enough, both of us had experiences…

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Medical Students and Medical Practitioners Trip

Every summer, Israel Outdoors partners with American Healthcare Professionals & Friends for Medicine in Israel (APF) to run a free Birthright trip to Israel for Medical students and practitioners. Below is an excerpt that trip leader Dr. Jeffrey Devries wrote for the Detroit Jewish New. See More Our Birthright adventure included many of the typical…

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