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More than 100,000 Jewish young adults from around the world have now traveled to Israel to participate in Taglitbirthirght israel’s ten day educational experiences. It is a time, not only for celebration of a milestone, but also for a sober assessment of birthright israel’s accomplishments. The present report describes the results of a survey conducted between April – May, 2006, of nearly 3000 birthright israel participants and nearly 1,000 nonparticipant applicants from cohorts in 2002/3, 2003/4 and 2005. Taken together, the data provide an extraordinarily positive assessment of the impact of birthright israel on North American Jewish young adults. The study highlights include the following:
Positive evaluation of the trip;
Experience is Jewishly meaningful;
Participants express stronger Jewish identities;
Participants express stronger commitment to marrying and raising children Jewishly;
Participants express a greater understanding of Israeli society;
Alumni on campuses are more Jewishly engaged;
Keys to success and challenges. |
