About Taglit-Birthright - Birthright International
Taglit-Birthright, Birthright International Taglit-Birthright - Birthright International Founded in 1990 by philanthropists Charles Bronfman and Michael Steinhardt Taglit-Birthright Israel is an all-expense paid ten day educational tour of Israel.
The trip is open to participants between the ages of 18 and 26 who have never been to Israel on an education tour and have at least one Jewish grandparent.
The aim of the trip is to strengthen participant’s Jewish identity as well as their solidarity with Israel.
The first participants of Birthright arrived in Israel in 2000, since then over 400,000 Jewish young adults, from over 66 countries, have participated in the trip. The trip itself has been extensively researched and planned in order
to maximise results, independent research has shown the trip to be successful in fostering participants’ understanding and identification with Israel as well as strengthening their Jewish identity.
Birthright is funded by Jewish philanthropists from North America, the government of Israel, and local Jewish communities from around the world, with each partner funding about a third of the program.
Birthright treats each woman as an individual who deserves love and respect, as well as personal attention to her unique situation. We offer information and referrals to help clients meet their emotional and material needs.
Birthright services are always free, absolutely confidential, and available to any woman regardless of age, race, religion, marital status, or financial situation.
Our Services include:
Love, hope, and encouragement
Friendship and emotional support
Non-judgmental, confidential help
Free pregnancy tests
Maternity and baby clothes
Referrals to:
Medical supports
Financial and/or employment resources
Housing
Legal referrals
Education assistance
Social assistance
Professional counseling
Information on:
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prenatal development and care
Parenting skills, child care, and child safety
Career development and/or continuing education
Community programs and/or social assistance
Adoption
If you or someone you know is facing an unplanned pregnancy, feel free to call a local Birthright. Click the Locations tab and find the chapter closest to you. Or call our toll-free Birthright Helpline at 1-800-550-4900 and talk to someone 24/7. Our volunteers are as near as your phone, and they want to help.
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