In January, the New Israel Fund partnered with the Union of Progressive Zionists to coordinate our first Taglit Birthright-Israel trip: “Discover Israel: Peace, Pluralism, and Social Justice.”  This unique Taglit Birthright-Israel option explores the country from a progressive perspective, focusing on both domestic social and political issues as well as larger questions of a just and lasting peace for Jews and Arabs both.  In addition to visiting all the major sites and cities, the trip includes fascinating encounters with Israeli activists and non-government organizations working for minority rights, environmental justice, gender equality, religious pluralism, and peace in the region.

The next round of trips will take place in the winter of 2008, and information will be available starting in August. 

Taglit-Birthright Israel offers a free, ten-day trip to Israel for participants between the ages of 18-26 who have never traveled to Israel on a peer group program.  Visit www.birthrightisrael.com for more information.  Please direct any questions about the “Peace, Pluralism, and Social Justice” trip to Ben Murane, benm@nif.org or 212-613-4407.