Taglit Birthright Israel and Birthright Israel NEXT

About Taglit-Birthright Israel

In Chicago, the Jewish Federation sponsors Taglit-Birthright Israel Chicago Community trips run by Shorashim.  The emphasis of these trips is on building a sense of community and an understanding of our Chicago Jewish community as well as mifgashim (in which Israelis students and young adults accompany their American counter parts on buses).  The buses also visit our Partnership 2000 Region of Kiryat Gat, Lachish and Shafir for a volunteer activity.

Taglit-Birthright Israel provides the gift of first time, peer group, educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18 to 26.  The founders created this program to send thousands of young Jewish adults from all over the world to Israel as a gift in order to diminish the growing division between Israel and the Jewish communities around the world; to strengthen the sense of solidarity among world Jewish; and to strengthen participants’ personal Jewish identity and connection to the Jewish people.  This program is based upon a partnership among international philanthropists, Jewish Federations in North America and Keren Hayesod, and the government of Israel.

There are trips for graduates and professionals, college students, and Russian speakers.

• More information on Chicago community trips
• More information on the Russian Reunion

About Birthright Israel NEXT

Whether you just got back from a Taglit-Birthright Israel trip or have been back for years, Birthright Israel NEXT, Chicago has something for you!  Stay in touch with those you traveled with, meet others who experienced Israel and stay connected with Israel!  Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming social, educational, volunteer and cultural events.

Have an idea for a program?  Let us know and we’ll help you plan it!

Let’s talk!

Feel free to contact Birthright Israel NEXT, Chicago staff Aleza or Naomi to tell them about your experience on Taglit-Birthright Israel, to plan your return trip to Israel, or how you can get involved in Chicago!  We’ll meet with you for a cup of coffee and get to know you!

• Still in College? Contact Aleza Alpert at chicagocampus@birthrightisrael.com
• Out of College? Contact Naomi Shapiro at Chicago@birthrightisrael.com
• Check out what’s going on in Chicago!  chicago.birthrightisrael.com