111 New Ambassadors of Jewish Pride

111 participants aged 18 arrived in Israel from Mexico, San Diego, Colombia, Guatemala, Chile, and Panama to begin the 25/26 Bekeff Hachshara program — a transformative six-month journey they will carry with them for a lifetime.

The program opened with a special seminar in Jerusalem, including a moving visit to the Kotel (Western Wall).

During their stay, participants will experience community life by living and working in kibbutzim, and take part in meaningful tikkun olam missions — including humanitarian trips to Nepal and Kenya!

They will also travel to Poland to deeply connect with their Jewish roots and learn firsthand the history of the Holocaust; dive into a six-week immersion in Israel’s business ecosystem, gaining tools, professional skills, and insights through visits to leading start-up companies; and undergo army-style training, wearing uniforms and practicing discipline, teamwork, and other IDF values. 

For these young leaders, Bekeff Hachshara is more than a program — it’s a profound and unforgettable experience of friendship, personal growth, and Jewish identity that will stay with them forever, empowering them to return home as proud voices for Israel in their communities. 

We wish them an inspiring, meaningful and successful time in Israel!