Comments on: Any experiences with Birthright?

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:04:56 +0000

Thanks! The general impression I’m getting seems to be that, with a passport (and, y’know, not attempting to smuggle anything), I shouldn’t have a problem.

By: Juliana

Juliana — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:45:28 +0000

My partner (who is Israeli) is of the opinion that airport security shouldn’t be too bad, especially if you’re with a group like this. I can ask him more questions or introduce you if you want ideas for places to go.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:28:12 +0000

Thanks, Jonah. Hearing some other experiences helps a lot.

By: Jonah

Jonah — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:04:30 +0000

I went through Israeli customs with a passport that said M with a female presentation (long story) and it was fine. I didn’t know Illinois takes that long on birth certificates; I haven’t gotten new ones so I don’t have ones with my name on ‘em. And I’m looking for my old passport in the hopes that I can keep the M marker when I get a new passport. We’ll see.
My trips to Israel have not been through birthright; but it is my impression that a lot of anti-Israel people do go through birthright.