REKINDLING THE SPARK OF ISRAEL

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Bring Israel Home (BIH), the OU’s Birthright Israel follow-up program, transforms the Birthright Israel experience by empowering young adults with choices and opportunities to shape their Jewish narrative and find their place in the Jewish community. BIH engages participants by offering online challenges, spirited reunion events, and Israeli leadership trips. BIH is an official follow-up partner of Birthright Israel and works with leading organizations including Hillel, Aish HaTorah, URJ Kesher, and Olami.

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While participating in Bring Israel Home, Birthright Israel alumni experience a broad spectrum of Jewish and cultural events and activities including: Torah chavrutotover the phone, film-based Jewish educational programs, Jewish events, Shabbat meals, and Holiday traditions. Through BIH, young adults can forge a lifetime connection to Israel and Judaism. Participants are encouraged to connect to their local Jewish communities, strengthen their Jewish identity, increase their love and support for Israel, and follow a path of growth that is meaningful and sustainable.

As my Birthright group approached the Kotel on Friday night, I was filled with a sense of awe. I felt compelled to dance I felt compelled to sing I felt a happiness I had never felt before At that moment, I knew I wanted to make every Shabbat special

Since my trip to Israel, I have become inspired to deepen my connection to Judaism. For the first time in my life, I put on tefillin. (I had to watch a few YouTube videos, but I finally succeeded) On a separate occasion later on, I realized I didn’t have tefillin on me so I traveled to the local synagogue to borrow a pair. I was astounded by how welcoming the synagogue was to a stranger walking in and asking to borrow something that belonged to them I am planning to buy my own pair of tefillin so I can continue to grow in this mitzvah. While I was in Israel, I also ordered a handmade tallit. My tallit has added meaning to my prayers, specifically the third paragraph of the shema which references the commandment to wear tzitzit. My Birthright trip left me with a spark of inspiration, and I hope to continue incorporating more Jewish observances into my life.

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One of the Jewish activities chosen by Bring Israel Home participants is to put on tefillin, with some adopting the practice for the long term

NCSY offers 19 unique summer programs in the US, Israel, and Europe that cater to teens with different interests and backgrounds. From sports to corporate internships to work with Israeli first responders, NCSY summer programs provide a panorama of experiences unbounded by geography and activity. This summer had record participation at nearly 1,600 teens.

Torah Learning Convention for Public School Teens Connecting NCSY Alumni

HundredsofpublicschoolteensfromacrossNorthAmerica gather for five days of intense Judaic study at the National Yarchei Kallah retreat These students dedicate time from their winter break to study Torah and Jewish values.

Social Action Missions

Whether responding to natural disasters, delivering food to the poor, or running local toy drives, NCSY’s social action missions enable students to give back to their local and global communities

NCSYAlumniConnectionssupportsstudents’transition from high school to the next stage of their Jewish journey. Whether taking a gap year in Israel or going straight to college, NCSY alumni programming helps students remain connected to their Judaism

JSU Ingrains Jewish Identity

NCSYruns275JewishStudentUnion(JSU)clubsat public high schools across the United States and Canada, strengthening students’ Jewish identity and connection to the Jewish people

Summer Programs For Children And Teens

Grade 5 through High School

Sarah, a once-reserved fifthgrader, was hesitant about attending OU Israel's Camp Dror Program.

Born to a Jewish mother and a non-Jewish father, Sarah had limited exposure to her Jewish heritage. In our program, she discovered a welcoming community that helped her embrace her Jewish identity.

Sarah's newfound confidence and connection to her roots continue to enrich her life and the lives of her family members.

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