The morbidity rates in the country have remained low despite the reopening of most of the economy and of the school system. Israel is gearing up to begin vaccinations of children ages , who currently are not qualified to get the shots.
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This month, we're learning phrases on the topic of strength and power. Ready to get tough with us? This aspect of the trip has encouraged several Jews on Birthright over the years to walk-off or separate with their Birthright groups in order to visit with Palestinians in the West Bank. Walking off is strictly prohibited by Birthright and seen as an act of resistance. Today, 25 percent of American Jews between 18 and 29 believe the U. While these numbers and the fact that the number of students who choose to partake in Birthright walk-offs is growing may signify trouble ahead for Birthright, today the program remains extremely popular.
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Sign In Create Account. Everything you should know before deciding whether or not to join the free 10 day trip to Israel. August 15, , pm. What is Birthright? Maya Fuhr. Who can go on Birthright? What Happens on Birthright? Nagel noted that Adelson's support for U. President Donald Trump was an issue for many of those in group. The Adelson Family Foundation did not respond to Newsweek 's request for comment.
Newsweek also attempted to contact Birthright co-founder and billionaire businessman Charles Bronfman, but was told he was traveling and unavailable for comment.
The IfNotNow movement, one of the loudest voices rallying against the Birthright trips, helped coordinate the recent walk-offs. Some of those involved were reportedly members of the group. IfNotNow has held protests aimed at Birthright participants as they left the U. One of the group's members, Alyssa Rubin, said it was a lack of a Palestinian narrative on her Birthright trip that awakened her activism.
Rubin told Newsweek that many young Jews were beginning to question Birthright and challenge what she considered to be manipulation. In Rubin's view, Birthright is not providing that connection. Given the organization's size and influence, Rubin said, Birthright had a responsibility to ensure a rounded view of the political situation in Israel. Others are also taking up the challenge.
Jewdas, a British activist group, has established what it calls "Birthwrong," organizing trips to non-Israeli locations with Jewish heritage.
Comments issued to Newsweek on behalf of Geoffrey Cohen, the group's pseudonym when speaking to the press, said the idea was spawned by a conversation in a local pub but has turned into something much more. The idea of Birthwrong is to celebrate the diaspora, especially the parts of the diaspora with good wine," Cohen said. Though clearly formed in opposition to Birthright, Cohen stressed that the movement was not anti-Israeli.
It's good to see the occupation getting more attention. In a statement issued to Newsweek , a Birthright Israel spokesperson denied undue political influence on the organization.
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