Is there a Tulane birthright Israel trip?
There is no specific trip that is geared toward Tulane Students. Tulane students are eligible to participate in trips that are offered by any of the birthright providers. This summer, a number of Tulane students and alumni will be taking this trip through the provider Mayanot, led by Rabbi Yochanan and Sarah Rivkin. How religious do you have to be to go on this trip? Birthright Israel is open to every Jew, regardless of level of religious observance. There is no forced religious observance on birthright Israel. The birthright experience does encourage students to learn more about their Jewish heritage through their Israel experience. I want to visit friends or family in Israel. Can I do that on this trip? While you are on the birthright Israel trip, you must remain with the group. However, trip participants are given the option of extending their stay, in order to enjoy Israel in a more individual way. Why is it free? Birthright Israel is an organization that believes that every young
