Birthright Israel Announces Resumption of Trips in May By JLNJ Staff | April 29, 2021
World’s largest educational tourism organization restarting 10-day programs in Israel for vaccinated U.S. participants.
(Courtesy of Birthright Israel) Birthright Israel, the largest educational tourism organization in the world, announced that the first trips to Israel following a COVID-19 pause will resume in May 2021. The last trip prior to the COVID shutdown concluded on March 13, 2020.
Birthright Israel will resume providing the gift of educational trips to Israel for eligible individuals aged 18-32 from the United States who are vaccinated or recovered. Dozens of trips are expected in May and June, and more than 400 tour groups are planned for July, August and October. The decision to allow entry for tour groups was made by the Israeli government in the wake of a successful nationwide vaccination campaign that has already reached more than 85% of eligible I
Israeli, American Jews hold online memorial for Sheldon Adelson post-shivah
Israeli, American Jews hold online memorial for Sheldon Adelson post-shivah
The online tribute included eulogies and personal stories from family and friends, as well as prayers and small groups of Jewish text study focused on his legacy of giving to the community.
Sheldon Adelson. Photo by Jenna Leigh.
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shivah week for Sheldon Adelson, together with the Israeli-American Council (IAC).
The online tribute, in partnership with more than 30 Jewish American organizations, included a live stream of eulogies and personal stories from family and friends, as well as prayers and small groups of Jewish text study focused on his legacy of giving to the community.