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Where to Eat in Tel Aviv: As Recommended by Locals

Where to Eat in Tel Aviv: As Recommended by Locals

Foodie culture is huge in Israel, and it’s no surprise that Tel Aviv is at the center. Whether you’re craving a traditional falafel or looking to settle down for a weekend

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Top 3 Things You'll Experience With An Expert Tour Guide In Israel

Top 3 Things You'll Experience With An Expert Tour Guide In Israel

By Yonit Schiller Once you land in Israel, among the first questions you’ll ask yourself are: Where are we going?  What should we do? Where is the best falafel?  You could easily

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Am I Jewish Enough for Birthright Israel?

Am I Jewish Enough for Birthright Israel?

One of the most common questions that people have before signing up for Birthright Israel, is whether they are Jewish enough for the trip. But whether you’re from an interfaith family or

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8 Married Couples Who Met on a Birthright Israel Trip

8 Married Couples Who Met on a Birthright Israel Trip

There’s no denying that a Birthright Israel trip leaves an impact in more ways than one. It’s an opportunity to connect with one’s roots, visit ancient holy sites, and experience

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What's the Science Behind the Dead Sea?

What's the Science Behind the Dead Sea?

If you’re planning a trip to Israel, the Dead Sea is probably somewhere on your itinerary. The super salty lake lies between Israel and Jordan and draws in tourists from around the

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10 Things to Do and See in Tel Aviv

10 Things to Do and See in Tel Aviv

With its sun-soaked beaches, world-famous nightlife, and Middle Eastern vibes, it’s no wonder that Tel Aviv is at the top of everyone’s Israel bucket list. And because there’s so much

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Recapping my trip with Birthright Israel

Recapping my trip with Birthright Israel

Hi!! I’m Justin Schuble, or better known as @dcfoodporn. I am a full-time food and travel Instagrammer, so I have seen some pretty amazing places. But as a Jew and serious hummus-lover,

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Top 5 Desserts In Israel

Top 5 Desserts In Israel

1. CHOCOLATE RUGALACH from Marzipan Outside of the bustling gates of Jerusalem lies a little bakery that you could probably smell from just a few blocks away. This may be what heaven smells

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Top 5 Brunch Spots in Tel Aviv

Top 5 Brunch Spots in Tel Aviv

Thanks to Birthright Israel, I had the opportunity to experience the trip of a lifetime! Not only did I get to travel the country with my 3 best friends but we got to

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What Our Alumni Say: Inspiring Stories About Birthright Israel

What Our Alumni Say: Inspiring Stories About Birthright Israel

Did you know that 9 out of 10 people who travel with Birthright Israel rate their trip as great or “one of the best experiences of my life” Our past alumni love to

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I Traveled With a Friend - here’s how we did it

I Traveled With a Friend - here’s how we did it

In Winter 2015, I traveled on my Birthright Israel trip with Samantha, my best friend and sorority sister. We had talked for years about going on a trip, but Samantha had already been

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What You Need to Know About the Trip Deposit

What You Need to Know About the Trip Deposit

You’ve just filled out your application for a Taglit Birthright Israel trip. The next step is to pay a fully refundable $250 deposit to reserve your spot. You might be wondering about

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How to Apply for a Birthright Israel Trip

How to Apply for a Birthright Israel Trip

So you’ve read or heard all about the incredible Taglit Birthright Israel trips. Now you’re ready to experience it for yourself. But before packing a suitcase, you’ll need to fill

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What to Expect from a Birthright Israel Trip

What to Expect from a Birthright Israel Trip

If you’re thinking about applying [https://www.blog.birthrightisrael.com/how-to-determine-if-youre-eligible-for-a-birthright-israel-trip-2/] for a Birthright Israel trip, there might be a heap of questions on your mind. Things like: What’s included in

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How to Determine If You're Eligible for a Birthright Israel Trip

How to Determine If You're Eligible for a Birthright Israel Trip

Are you hoping to spend your summer eating falafel on the Mediterranean? Maybe you’re wondering if you’re even eligible to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure [https://www.blog.birthrightisrael.com/

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Falling In Love With Israel

Falling In Love With Israel

Michael Allen Colonia, New Jersey My first trip to Israel was on a Birthright Israel trip in January 2013; this also happened to be my freshman year of college at Temple University. Allow

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Our Birthright Israel Experience

Our Birthright Israel Experience

Lindsey Chiles Jen Weber “Birthright will be an amazing trip…” “...It’s free, why wouldn’t you go explore a new country?...” “...Israel is such a unique and beautiful place, just wait till

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744 Miles of Love. 744 Miles of Friendship. 744 Miles of Blessings.

744 Miles of Love. 744 Miles of Friendship. 744 Miles of Blessings.

Alexa Summers Kansas City, Missouri Israel stretches over 260 miles from the North to the South. During my 10-day trip on Sachlav’s Israel on the House, we covered a total of 744

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3 Ways Your Child Can Benefit from Going on a Birthright Israel Trip

3 Ways Your Child Can Benefit from Going on a Birthright Israel Trip

If your son or daughter has been talking your head off about this free trip to Israel, you might be feeling nervous or wondering what it’s all about. As a parent, it’

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Laying Eyes On Jerusalem
Alumni Story

Laying Eyes On Jerusalem

Birthright Israel Story by Emily Gordon We sat relatively quietly on Bus 295 as we made our way to Jerusalem. This was a distinct departure from what had been the norm of the first half of the trip - rapid chatter, off-key singing in both English and Hebrew (whether music was playing or not)

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The 10 Values of Birthright Israel
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The 10 Values of Birthright Israel

With Dr. Zohar Raviv - Birthright Israel VP of Education StrategyA Gift - Not A Free Trip Birthright Israel is founded on three values that are central in the Jewish world: Unity, Continuity

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