Taglit-Birthright Israel, also known as Birthright Israel or simply Birthright, is an Israeli non-profit educational organization that provides free 10-day heritage trips to Israel for young adults of Jewish background aged 18 to 26. The program partners with the U.S.-based Birthright Israel Foundation to deliver educational programs and trips promoting connection to Israel. Founded in 1999 by Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Charles Bronfman and American investor Michael Steinhardt, the initiative aims to strengthen participants' connection to their Jewish identity, heritage, and the State of Israel through immersive educational experiences. Trips typically include visits to Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, and other significant historical and cultural sites, blending sightseeing, group activities, and discussions on Jewish history and contemporary Israeli life. Since its inception, the program has facilitated travel for over 800,000 participants worldwide, subsidized entirely by donors to remove financial barriers.

The organization emerged as a response to concerns about declining Jewish affiliation among diaspora youth, particularly in the wake of the Oslo Accords and rising assimilation rates. It receives funding from private Jewish philanthropists, the Government of Israel (contributing around 20-30% of costs), and the Birthright Israel Foundation, which manages international donations. The program operates as a not-for-profit entity focused on educational tourism and identity-building, with operations coordinated between Israel and North American offices.

While widely acclaimed for fostering Jewish pride and community ties, Taglit-Birthright Israel has faced controversies, including allegations of promoting a singular Zionist narrative that downplays Palestinian perspectives, leading to criticisms from progressive Jewish groups and accusations of political indoctrination (e.g., a 2010s scandal involving participant exposure to settlement activities). It has also been scrutinized for its eligibility criteria, which exclude non-Jewish partners of participants, and for ties to Israeli government policies. Despite these debates, the organization continues to expand, with adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing investigations into its influence on diaspora politics.