Birthright Israel Now Arriving - or Do we have to go on Vacation to be Jewish?

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Publisher: National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (U.S.)

Author(s): Daniel S. Brenner

Research Area: Culture and religion

Keywords: Israel Experience; Jewish Identification; Jewish Youth

Type: Brief

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author argues that there is a phenomenon in which a part of one's identity only becomes clear when one is in a new context, such as a vacation. He specifically calls attention to Birthright Israel trips and questions how Generation Y can be effectively exposed to American Judaism in a large scale program.