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Jessica Young

Nov 27, 2013, 10:20 AM

How to survive your Birthright Israel flight

It’s not long now until the first winter Birthright Israel groups start arriving at Ben Gurion Airport. Most of our participants face long trips ahead of them so we have some tips for making sure that everyone arrives in...

Nov 19, 2013, 9:56 AM

How did Taglit-Birthright Israel begin?

So, you’ve signed up for this season’s trip. You’re excited and ready to go, got your passport and hiking shoes, maybe a new backpack. You have been offered an all expenses paid trip to Israel, no catch, completely free....

About Me

Born in Sydney, Australia, Jess grew up riding horses competitively and playing water polo. After completing school she left Australia to travel, starting in the US as a camp counsellor. She visited her brother who was volunteering on Kibbutz Tzeelim and fell in love with Israel. After almost two years on the Kibbutz she traveled throughout South East Asia, then moved to Ecuador to work at an English School. Jess has a diploma in Social Media Marketing. Israel was always going to be her final destination and she made Aliyah in July 2012. After exploring the corners of the earth, she is finally home.