The Mayanot Blog

This past Thursday marked a milestone for Mayanot, as we welcomed Mr. Gidi Mark , International CEO of Taglit-Birthright Israel , to the new Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies building in Central Jerusalem. The brand-new “Mayanot World Center” campus — modern, spacious, and alive with energy — was built to welcome many hundreds of young Jews each year as they strengthen their connection to Israel and the Jewish People. On Thursday, that vision was on full display: packed classrooms, lively conversations, and students from around the world immersed in their continued Jewish Journey. We were honored to host Gidi and present him with a personalized silver Kiddush cup — a small token of appreciation for a partnership that continues to shape the Jewish future. Together, Mayanot, Birthright Israel: Mayanot and hashtag # BirthrightIsrael have empowered tens of thousands of young Jews to explore who they are, where they come from, and, most importantly — where they are going. hashtag ...