Your gift enables the following:
$30 Provides a Shabbat meal for one participant
$72 Gives a participant a night under the stars in a Bedouin tent
$100 Enables an afternoon exploring Jerusalem
$650 Sponsors a participant for one day
$500 Sends a Birthright Israel group on a hike up Masada
$6,500 Sends one participant on the life-changing trip
Brandeis Study Results
Since the inception of Birthright Israel, Brandeis University has conducted research through the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies with participants upon the return of their trip. The studies measure the long-term effects of Birthright Israel and the participants’ choices as they relate to Jewish life.
The latest findings from Brandeis University’s 2024 research report, Jewish Futures Project. L’Dor v’Dor: Birthright Israel’s Impact Across Generations once again, reaffirms Birthright Israel’s profound and lasting impact. It not only transforms the lives of participants but also strengthens their families, the Jewish community, and the Jewish future.
Instilled with pride, unity, and resilience, our participants develop deep, lifelong connections to Jewish identity, community, and Israel. As engaged alumni, they take on leadership roles, advocate for Israel, and actively shape the next generation by passing Jewish values to their children.
Results – just a sample:
(percentages are compared to non-participants)
- 49% higher likelihood of having a Jewish spouse
- 100% higher likelihood of being 'very connected' to Israel
- 53% higher likelihood of having mostly Jewish friends
- 100% higher likelihood of having chaired a Jewish event
- 150% higher likelihood of being an officer on a board of a Jewish Organization
- 84% of Birthright Israel participants are raising their children exclusively Jewish no matter to whom they are married