Guest-Host Encounters in Diaspora-Heritage Tourism: The Taglit-Birthright Israel Mifgash (Encounter)

North American Jews in a Year-Long Volunteer Program in Israel: Identities, Motivations, Attitudes, and Hebrew Language Proficiency

“…In an experience that is less formulaic in character, it is therefore impossible to guarantee its effect on the participants and its success in the creation of more positive attitudes and a higher level of identification with Judaism and the Jewish people. Perhaps the 'good news' resides in the fact that the participants' initial favorable dispositions did not deteriorate with time, as was found in some research [22,39].…”

The sources of information of the genealogical tourist: the influence of social networks and genealogical associations

“…Finally, the reaffirmation of self-identity and legitimisation of traditionally marginalised groups ( Ochoa Provoste, 2020 ), has guided visits by Jewish Americans to Israel and other European states ( Sasson et al., 2011 ), which have included organised activities to religious and family monuments ( Li et al., 2019 ). Within visits to the state of Israel itself, the promotional work of the private company Birthright Israel, promoted by private foundations and the state itself, founded in 1999, stands out, since has allowed up to 750,000 young Jews from all over the world visiting the country ( Birthright Israel, 2021 ): But as in Germany, the promotion of this type of tourism has produced an interest in travel by Israelis to European countries where there were once significant Jewish minorities, demonstrating the circular and lively nature of this type of tourism ( Lützen, 2019 ).…”

The Sources of Information of the Genealogical Tourist: The Influence of Social Networks and Genealogical Associations

“…Finally, the reaffirmation of self-identity and legitimisation of traditionally marginalised groups (Ochoa Provoste, 2020), has guided visits by Jewish Americans to Israel and other European states (Sasson et al, 2011), which have included organised activities to religious and family monuments (Li et al, 2019). Within visits to the state of Israel itself, the promotional work of the private company Birthright Israel, promoted by private foundations and the state itself, founded in 1999, stands out, since has allowed up to 750,000 young Jews from all over the world visiting the country (Birthright Israel, 2021): But as in Germany, the promotion of this type of tourism has produced an interest in travel by Israelis to European countries where there were once significant Jewish minorities, demonstrating the circular and lively nature of this type of tourism (Lützen, 2019).…”