Comments on: Discover Israel – Jewlicious

By: BradleyJay

BradleyJay — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:37:32 +0000

Yes, I also was in a very demanding college that extended an extra year and then had to work to pay off debt right away. By the time I had free time and was able to do the birthright trip, I too was deemed too old. I felt very disappointed that I wasn’t given the trip I’ve been promised all my life, and maybe I should have chosen Birthright over college, hahaha!!! I’d basically have to join the Hassidim to get my free pass now that I’m 30, I’ve been told by some elite Hassidim Jews I met on a mountain top in the Catskills once…

By: themiddle

themiddle — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:08:23 +0000

Have you met Chutzpah? She’s from NJ and she’s about the right age…

By: Kenny

Kenny — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:30:19 +0000

HELLO ALL
Well 45yrs old male from nj.What ,I want to find is a trip that has woman my age an younger.10DAYS or so.Cost is not a factor.Anyone have any input? Thank you oh by the way its has to be a fun trip.

By: YN

YN — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:47:14 +0000

what if i’m 26 at the time of registration but will turn 27 by the time of the trip:( am i still a candidate?

By: Elle

Elle — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:00:19 +0000

I’m 31, and I was rejected as well. I was quite disappointed because I acquired some debt in college since my parents didn’t help me. I didn’t have the luxury of taking 10 days off from work

I actually think its about recruiting people of breeding age to live there. 18-26 is the healthiest age for women to reproduce, so this is the age category they chose. As for the men, they want healthy able bodied people. The health of men sharply declines over the age of 30; high cholesterol, weight, diabetes, etc. Not a good fit for a growing community– health care is expensive!

By: Susy

Susy — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:16:42 +0000

I am also 28 and really bummed that I haven’t gone yet. I also grew up in the midwest and didn’t hear about birthright until I moved out to LA when I was almost 27. Can anyone find out about something for people our age?? Even if we have to contribute some money and it’s not totally free. Anyone???

By: Robert Sher

Robert Sher — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:40:35 +0000

In the past several days, and for an unknown reason, I’ve been searching the web for anything Jewish; coincidentally, stumbled upon this blog. Until this point in my life I haven’t been able to participate in the birthright. Now at 27 (will be 28, March of 08) I hope this program offers me that chance. For those of you asking questions about when and how, looks like March 3rd is the sign-up date, and you’ll need to email tripping@jewlicious.com. Hope to see you 27+ers this summer.

By: kay

kay — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:36:11 +0000

I would also like a trip for those over 26. I am 28, and never really knew of such trips before. I grew up in a pretty christian area. I am a grad student now, so still very poor. Why can’t there be trips for people who have never had a chance to go, and are a few years older?

By: Daniel Kaufman

Daniel Kaufman — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:44:20 +0000

Please, If anyone knows how I can participate in Birthright or similar program please let me know by e-mail. I turned 27 in March!!!! Please,any help is greatly appreciated!

By: Tamara

Tamara — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:26:17 +0000

thanks Laya, I talked to them on the phone and they said no.. I’ll try sending a letter as well. Who knows.. maybe it will work. It’s just SO dissapointing that All of my friends are going and my sister

By: laya

laya — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:30:46 +0000

tamara – that’s rough. I know they are strict about age. The only way to make it hapen is you would have to get an exception from Taglit-bri directly. If it was your trip provider that you spoke to, I would try sending a letter direct to the source as well. You never know.

By: Tamara

Tamara — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:10:40 +0000

people Help! I turn 27 on April 13th !!
this what I just got in the mail

Taglit-birthright israel has reviewed your application and determined
that you are not eligible. You would be considered ineligible for any
of the following reasons:

* Your birthday is before April 30, 1979

I called them.. and nothing came out of it. It’s a difference of two weeks!!!
Anybody.. knows anything ?!!! Pleeeeease help ))

By: josh

josh — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 02:05:10 +0000

i am 19 and i want to go wih ym girlfriend who is 23. can i go on an older trip? or are they strict about age

By: matityahu

matityahu — Fri, 18 Feb 2005 20:17:47 +0000

Sounds like a great deal, have some questions though. I’m a Karaite Jew, Does birthright recognize ALL Jews or just rabbinic. I guess if I look back at the ol’ family tree there are some there.

By: T_M

T_M — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 17:41:01 +0000

Ziva, I think the demographic group you mention would benefit from visiting Israel and otherwise probably won’t get there for a while – if ever.

Dvorah, I hear what you’re saying. The premise of Birthright is to encourage some form of connection to and subsequent affiliation with Israel, but you raise the question of how does one determine who is worth the investment and who isn’t? Is a 35 year old more important, if you have limited resources, than a 45 year old?

By: Dvorah

Dvorah — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 16:42:14 +0000

TM,

1. I know a number of people who’ve been to Israel through birthright even though they’ve been to Israel many times, just not on an organized trip.

2. Personally, paying my mortgage, etc doesn’t leave enough money to pay for a trip to Israel as much as I’d LOVE to visit again (it’s been over 10 yrs since I last made it there).

By: Ziva Lehava

Ziva Lehava — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 12:23:29 +0000

I agree that the reasoning for Birthright Israel is sound, and I have no qualms with that. I just would think that more programs like that might increase tourism and benefit those who were not able to visit Israel in their youth. For example, my synagogue contains many members in their thirties who have never been to Israel and are so busy fighting school loans, they may not get to go for another ten years. However, I do believe that if it is important enough, they will find a way to do it eventually.

By: T_M

T_M — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 08:07:13 +0000

What would be the rationale behind sending folks who have been to Israel in the last 5 years or who are at the age when they should be fending for themselves financially.

That’s a serious question and I’ll take all answers.

By: 8opus

8opus — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 07:27:12 +0000

Yes, c’mon Jewlicious—can you discover someone who would sponsor the 27+ ages…

Sounds like you might have a business plan on your hands, ck. ‘Cept the sponsorship part…

By: D

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 00:43:12 +0000

Well, at least I think so anyway.
(Vinnie was in Swordfish, too)