home -> Taglit-Birthright Israel -> russian reunion program

If you were born in the Former Soviet Union this Taglit-birthright israel trip is for you! Join a group of young Russian Jews from the United States, Israel, and the FSU. Explore the diverse life paths you have each taken during 10-days of travel with Israeli peers sharing the beauty, excitement and complexities of the country with you. Learn about the unique contributions immigration from the FSU has made to Israel today. Hike in spectacular nature areas of Israel. Enjoy snorkeling, and yachting in the Gulf of Eilat. Learn about the complex issues Israel faces today on the path to peace. From a meeting with residents of the Golan, to Bedouin hospitality in the desert, to an archeological dig, from the liveliness of Tel Aviv, to the diversity and spirituality of Jerusalem, realize the history, the vibrancy and the challenges of Modern Israel.

Come reunite as one people in Jerusalem - AM ECHAD!

Trip Dates: Departures in June and July (tentative - exact dates to be announced soon)

REGISTER NOW - Spaces are filling quickly!

This trip is a gift from Taglit-Birthright Israel and covers round-trip airfare plus ten days of educational programming in Israel. Any Jewish youth, 18-26 (post high-school), who has never been to Israel on a peer-group program is eligible to apply.

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, Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson, The AVI CHAI Foundation, The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, Edgar M. Bronfman, Circle of Service Foundation, Susie and Michael Gelman, 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, Ronald S. Lauder, The Marcus Foundation - Bernie Marcus, Jane and Daniel Och, 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.