After applying numerous years to Birthright, an organization which sends Jewish individuals between the ages of 18 and 26 to Israel, I was selected!!! Just remembering the emotions I felt that day makes me want to TYPE IN ALL CAPS, and SCREAM like theres no tomorrow. In a few months, I would be taking in the Israeli sights and even more importantly, in my opinion, eating all the delicious food! Hummus and felafel anyone?


A little about Birthright:

Since the inaugural Taglit-Birthright Israel flight in the winter of 2000, more than 340,000 young Jewish people from 62 countries have received the gift of a free trip to Israel.
340,000 of us?!?! That’s a lot of Schwarma!

What to Expect:

Three main areas are focused on during the duration of the trip: the Narratives of the Jewish People, Contemporary Israel, and the Formative Values of Judaism. Although this is an educational program, I never felt that I was back in school, being force fed information or sitting in a classroom reading from a book. The trip includes touring, hiking, discussions, social events, camel rides and much more, basically the time of your life.

Here’s what to do if you want to participate:

They say the trip lasts 10 days, but the memories last a lifetime. This couldn’t be any truer.
Awesome adventure guys! Have you been to Malaysia before you headed to Israel? I've heard it's impossible to enter these two counties as there is a religious conflict between them. We have been to Isreal and wondering if we can enter Malaysia using the same passports. Thanks in advance
nope have never been to malaysia before! how interesting, i've never heard of that. If you ever find out please let me know!
Hey, I entered Israel with a Tunisian stamp in my passport.. not sure if that is the same, but they let me enter after a long-long interrogation..
Congratulations! You will love it there. I've been only for a short time in Israel, but it still plays important part of my travel experience. Have an amazing time and thanks for sharing this, so that other people hear about this opportunity.
thank you so much- was definitely so excited when I found out. I actually went in 2011, and wish I could go back. Serious case of wanderlust for this girl!
How exciting! I have been traveling in the Middle East a bit, but never got to visit Israel. Would love though, must be amazing! Glad to hear that you had a wonderful time!Kristina x