Did you just get back from Taglit-Birthright Israel? Want to host a Shabbat meal with your friends? How about a reunion with a creative Jewish flair?

Gather your friends and have a Shabbat meal in your apartment, in the park, by a lake or on the beach. Birthright Israel NEXT will compensate you to the tune of $25/person, up to 16 people.

Birthright Israel NEXT Weekend Retreat

Birthright Israel NEXT is gearing up for a series of weekend retreats across the country, exclusively for alumni!  

Whether you have an interest in advocacy, arts and culture, ecology or spirituality, we have a retreat for you!

After each themed retreat, you will have the opportuity to apply for grants from Birthright Israel NEXT to host an event in your hometown (relating to the retreat's theme!) 

Upcoming Retreats

***The NEXT Weekend: Go Green!

May 16 - 18, 2008
Los Angeles

*Are you sick of strip malls and office plazas?
*Do you want to connect with the natural world and learn more about it?

Then come and join us on 3,000 open acres of California paradise!

Apply Today!

***The NEXT Weekend: Israel Advocacy Intensive

After the first NYC run, Birthright Israel Monologues has returned, this time with a new name! I.D. is an evening of solo performances exploring Jewish identity inspired by a 10-day trip through Israel.

Show Dates:
March 18 @ 7pm
March 22 @ 9pm
March 25 @ 7pm

The Triad Theatre @ 158 West 72nd Street

Tickets $5 in advance, $10 at the door

Purchase tickets and read more HERE!

Join Taglit-Birthright Israel in San Diego, LA and Vegas on the Israelity Tour. See the video below!

For all the information go to http://israelity.birthrightisrael.com!

Want comped tickets? RSVP at http://israelity.birthrightisrael.com and then send alumni@birthrightisrael.com your confirmation email. We'll hook you up with free tickets to the show!

See you soon!

A Crazy Worldwide Hanukkah Party!

Taglit-birthright israel & JDub Records are excited to announce the launch of the first-ever multi-city Hanukkah concert event series – The 8. All taking place on December 8, 2007, The Eight celebrates the Festival of Lights with parties in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, San Francisco and Washington DC (as well as Tel Aviv, Mumbai, Moscow, and Sydney!) that will feature music from up-and-coming artists handpicked by JDub, multimedia performances, and a unique menorah lighting ceremony at each event.

birthright israel monologues chronicles the individuals experience during their trip in Israel through an experimental approach of combining monologues, stories, and spoken word. Directed by Vanessa Hidary of HBO's Def Poetry Jam; Starring 14 Taglit-birthright israel alumni.

Date: November 19, 2007

Location: The Slipper Room, 167 Orchard Street

Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm; Show begins at 7:30 pm.

RSVP: Please RSVP by emailing alumni@birthrightisrael.com with your name and guests.. Seating is limited. A confirmation email will be sent, which you will need to print out and bring with you.

Cost: $10 at the door. All proceeds will be donated to a non-profit dedicated to the arts. --> -->