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Birthright Trip Boosts Zionist Identity Among Millennials

3/24/2026

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The Jewish Federations of North America released a survey showing millennial Jews, especially Birthright participants, increasingly identify as Zionist.
Among liberals who attended Birthright, 48% said Jewish identity was important after the trip, up from 29% before.
Nonparticipants experienced a decline in connection to Jewish values and identity.
The data show a political shift among Birthright participants, with 42% identifying as conservative in 2025, up from 20% in 2023.

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Story summary

The Jewish Federations of North America released a survey showing millennial Jews, especially Birthright participants, increasingly identify as Zionist.
Among liberals who attended Birthright, 48% said Jewish identity was important after the trip, up from 29% before.
Nonparticipants experienced a decline in connection to Jewish values and identity.
The data show a political shift among Birthright participants, with 42% identifying as conservative in 2025, up from 20% in 2023.