It’s No Surprise Birthright Silenced Israeli Arabs

By Elaine Cleary November 14, 2017

I grew up hungry for Jewishness. As a young American Jew eager to explore my family’s culture, I tried countless times to find a rabbi or a Hillel staffer who could connect me to our rich history. Everyone gave me the same answer: go on Birthright. Early in college, I considered it. I felt no…

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The Kvetch-Up: 10/29-11/4

By New Voices Staff November 3, 2017

Nu, have you read the latest campus Jews news? If not, watch this week’s Kvetch-Up, a speedy video summary of some of this week’s stories – from the Chabad on Campus international shabbaton to President Trump’s Civil Rights head nomination. And don’t forget, shoot us an email at editor@newvoices.org to tell us what’s new at your…

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Too Much Jewish Love for “Young People”?

By Lex Rofes November 16, 2012

Sitting in the opening plenary of the 2012 Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly, I was struck by one thing. American Jews are really into college students. Speaker after speaker emphasized the vision they have for the future of American Judaism, and time and time again they spoke of the importance of our “leaders…

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Israelis think Birthright is funny; contraception for college Catholics; and more [Reading List]

By John Propper January 31, 2012

VIDEO: Israelis think Birthright is funny [Eretz Nehederet] Israeli comedy show, “Eretz Nehederet” (“A Wonderful Country,” somewhere between “The Daily Show” and “Saturday Night Live”), took Birthright in their season premiere. The skit came complete with a perverted trip mate, an enthusiastic frat-boy a tour guide with a guilt complex… and this gem from their tour…

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