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Meet 2023 Las Vegas Alum Ben Khavkin

September 7, 2023

Meet 2023 Las Vegas Alum Ben Khavkin

by Birthright Israel Foundation

In the interview below, Birthright Israel alum Ben Khavkin from Las Vegas, NV, shares how his trip impacted his life. The 21-year-old participated in Birthright Israel in the summer of 2023 before starting medical school. Ben is now a student of medicine at Touro University in Nevada; his passions include medicine, science, and service. Q&A with Ben Khavkin What inspired...

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Take It from an Alum, Birthright Israel Is the Jewish People’s Greatest Asset

August 29, 2023

Take It from an Alum, Birthright Israel Is the Jewish People’s Greatest Asset

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The creation of my Jewish identity has been a rollercoaster of negative and positive experiences. I grew up at a reform temple in Indianapolis and always enjoyed dinner with my parents on Friday or Saturday nights. It wasn't a traditional Shabbat dinner, but it was a family dinner that reinforced the importance of togetherness, which is a critical component of...

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Allison Koffman & Jeff Lipsitz Host Birthright Israel Foundation's Annual Hamptons Event

August 14, 2023

Allison Koffman & Jeff Lipsitz Host Birthright Israel Foundation's Annual Hamptons Event

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Thursday, August 10, 2023, philanthropists Allison Koffman & Jeff Lipsitz hosted Birthright Israel Foundation's annual Hamptons event at their home. It was a spectacular evening celebrating and supporting Birthright Israel's programs. Guests enjoyed hearing from Jeff Lipsitz, who shared important updates regarding the classic 10-day trip and why his family has made the program a philanthropic priority. Jeff also...

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How Birthright Israel, Onward & Excel Shaped Who I Am Today

August 8, 2023

How Birthright Israel, Onward & Excel Shaped Who I Am Today

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel is more than just a trip; it is a life-changing experience that has the power to connect young Jewish adults to their heritage, community, and identity in ways that few programs can match. As a participant of Birthright Israel, Birthright Israel Onward, and Birthright Excel, I can attest to the transformative nature of each of these programs. A...

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Dear Donor: Your Gift Changed My Life & Nourished My Jewish Soul

August 7, 2023

Dear Donor: Your Gift Changed My Life & Nourished My Jewish Soul

by Michael Valdes , 2023 Birthright Israel Alum

Dear Birthright Israel Foundation Donor: It all started when I hopped onto Birthright Israel's site, and it felt like trying to get Taylor Swift tickets. I needed to book this once-in-a-lifetime trip (I'll explain why soon.) Thank God, I secured my spot, and my journey back to Israel began. First off, I want to say thank you. Your contributions have...

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Lindsay & Alex Shapses Inspire Fellow Alums to Pay It Forward

July 24, 2023

Lindsay & Alex Shapses Inspire Fellow Alums to Pay It Forward

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Lindsay and Alex Shapses' Birthright Israel trips had an everlasting impact on each of them. In recent years, especially as the demand for the classic 10-day trip is at an all-time high, Alex and Lindsay have made Birthright Israel Foundation a priority. Alex Shapses is an active member of the Long Island Leadership Cabinet, where he works with fellow lay...

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Disability Advocate Tours Israel on Segway as Part of Outdoor-Focused Birthright Trip

July 19, 2023

Disability Advocate Tours Israel on Segway as Part of Outdoor-Focused Birthright Trip

by Charlie Summers , The Times of Israel

Disability rights advocate Brandon Farbstein had just finished a tour of Jerusalem’s Old City when he rolled up to the Holyland Café on his Segway, a trusted mobility aid, on a warm Sunday afternoon earlier this month. He was in Israel for the first time as part of an outdoor-focused Birthright trip, which takes participants to explore the country on...

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