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Top Shlichim Offer Recruiting Advice

Jan
28

One of Shorashim’s most successful ventures is our “Shaliach Program,” where former Taglit-Birthright Israel participants recruit participants for future trips and compete for awards and prizes.

You might be asking yourself, “Should I sign up to be a Shaliach?” Shorashim’s answer would be “absolutely.” There is nothing to lose and no commitment if you find that you’re not up to it. But we figured that you would want to hear from actual recruiters so that you know exactly what you are getting into if you choose to sign up.

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Taglit-Birthright Israel participants help rehabilitate JNF Forest after Major Fires

Jul
13

A burnt forest is not a pleasant sight to see, but that is exactly what greeted a Taglit-Birthright Israel: Shorashim/JNF group from the U.S. on Tuesday, July 6, when they went to work in a forest near Beit Shemesh in the Lower Judean Plain where a major forest fire broke out during the last week of June, destroying 300,000 trees in over 3,000 dunams (750 acres) of man-planted forests and natural woodlands.

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Alternative Spring Break Available for Alumni

Jul
01

Now for the 4th Spring in a row, Shorashim is proud to offer - in partnership with Jewish National Fund (JNF) - an opportunity to return to Israel.

Alternative Spring Break is an incredible seven day opportunity to volunteer and do something you would not do on an ordinary trip to Israel. Join JNF and 180 other young adults in working in communities in the Negev and one day in and around Jerusalem.

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