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Birthright Israel Fellows - Cohort 13 - February/March 2025

Thank you for your interest in applying to Birthright Israel Fellows. This elite-level North American madrichim (Hebrew for "trip staff") training program is considered one of our most valuable investments in raising the overall level and quality of Birthright Israel trips.

Birthright Israel, in partnership with The iCenter, is offering this opportunity to introduce you to world class Jewish and Israel educators who will help you begin thinking more intentionally about your role in leading Birthright Israel trips.

Before beginning this application, please familiarize yourself with the seminar details, eligibility criteria, and commitments of becoming a Birthright Israel Fellow by reviewing the programs FAQs.

Otherwise, we look forward to considering your application.

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Personal Information

About You
You must enter your name below exactly as it appears on your passport. This is especially critical if you are already assigned to staff a Birthright Israel trip this Winter 2024-2025 travel season (December-March).






This should be your personal email address which you regularly check (not a work email or school account).





Primary Address
Please note: Birthright Israel Fellows is only open to applicants living/working in the United States and Canada.








Birthright Israel Staffing Background

Birthright Israel Trip Experience





Israel Experience
















Work/Life Experience

Jewish Background






(Example: Kutz Camp - Overnight - 19-20 - Staff; Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Overnight - 12-15 - Camper.)
Professional Background











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Getting To Know You

The Ongoing Journey

Share An Uplifting Story

The Role of a Jewish Educator

Expectations of Participation

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Video Essay

Please choose one of the following prompts to answer with a video response. Videos should be no more than two minutes in length:
  • What unique qualities do you bring as an applicant to Birthright Israel Fellows?

  • If you were taking someone to Israel for the first time, what is one experience you'd like them to have, and why?

  • Tell us what inspires you! Share a quote that is meaningful to you or that you relate to. Remember to include the name of the person to whom the quote is attributed
Once recorded, upload your video to Vimeo or YouTube (or a similarly accessible location) and then provide access to it below. If your video is password protected, make sure to copy and paste the password too.
Submit Your Response

Copy and paste the URL link to your video (e.g. https://vimeo.com/124830253)

If there is no password, then type "None".

Thank you for applying to Birthright Israel Fellows!

It may take a couple of weeks after your application is initially submitted before you can expect to hear back from us. If your application meets our standards, we will reach out with next steps which would include scheduling a 30-minute Zoom interview with one of our staff members.

As a reminder, the program sessions will meet on the following dates/times, and full attendance at all sessions is required:
  • Opening Zoom Session: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
  • In-Person Retreat: *Sunday, March 2 - Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (in Chicago)
*Programming for the in-person retreat will formally begin with lunch on Sunday afternoon.

If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Kasdan.
Training Dates

Training Cohort (for Reporting Purposes)

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