Birthright Israel is a free ten-day educational experience available to young adult Jews between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six. This book showcases the experiences of the participants, bringing them to life, and shows how the program's effects may well last far beyond the time they spend together in Israel.

As a study of ethnic identity formation in postmodern society, it illuminates important lessons about how intensive exposure to one's heritage can be a catalyst for identity formation, as well as how educational programs can be made more engaging and effective.With Leonard Saxe and Barry Chazan serving as tour guides and interpreters, this story and analysis of Birthright Israel unfolds in ten chapters that parallel the ten days of the trip. This structure showcases the experiences of the participants, bringing them vividly to life, and shows how the program's effects may well last far beyond the time they spend together in Israel.The remarkable story of Birthright Israel, is an intensive ten-day educational program designed to connect Jewish young adults to their heritage.