Testimonies

Before the trip, Israel was just another country to me. I didn’t feel like it was really my home. After experiencing the beautiful landscapes and sites, I can honestly say that Israel is now my home land.

Thank you to each and everyone of you who helped put together my Birthright trip! I had the most uplifting experience in my life! I completely fell in love wiith the land and saw how much effort went into this trip. I appreciate it tremendeously!

Where I was growing up, there weren’t other Jews to be in a community with…but now I feel like I have a Jewish family with the 48 new friends from my Birthright trip and I thank you for that.

I loved getting to know all eight of the Israeli soldiers on a personal level and to see that they are just like us! Going to the Western Wall was my favorite part of the trip; it was truly an amazing feeling to go there on Shabbat. Thank you Israel Free Spirit for the amazing […]

I went on Birthright expecting just a free trip to Israel. What I got was the experience of a lifetime. I met lifelong friends. I saw sights I could have only dreamed of. I cultivated my Jewish heritage beyond what I thought was possible. I laughed, learned, cried, sang, jumped for joy, and stood speechless […]

The experience I had with Israel Free Spirit was empowering beyond words and really connected me with both Judaism and Israel. Friends turned into family on this trip and I am so thankful to have been chosen to travel to Israel and discover its beauty!