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Birthright Israel Alum Eve Karlin Hosts 'Strength for Israel' Raising $20K
Alums Leadership & Supporters

November 2, 2023

Birthright Israel Alum Eve Karlin Hosts 'Strength for Israel' Raising $20K

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Eve Karlin, a resident of Los Angeles, Birthright Israel alum, and multi-time trip staffer felt compelled to help Israel following the October 7th terrorist attack. As a personal trainer in the Los Angeles area, Eve wanted to use her skills and network to make an immediate impact in Israel. After speaking with many Israelis, whom she met through her various...

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Birthright Israel Alum Teddy Raskin Launches Nonprofit to Support Israel with Tal Ben-Maimon
Alums Leadership & Supporters

November 2, 2023

Birthright Israel Alum Teddy Raskin Launches Nonprofit to Support Israel with Tal Ben-Maimon

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Teddy Raskin, a Birthright Israel alum and trip staffer along, is a co-founder of Worldwide Friends Foundation, a 501c3 uniquely positioned to efficiently and effectively deliver humanitarian aid and protective tactical gear as worldwide crises arise. After the attacks on October 7th Teddy, along with his other co-founders, quickly launched Israel Friends, operating under Worldwide Friends, and is committed to...

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US Leading Universities Have Abandoned a Core American Value: "To Bigotry No Sanction; to Persecution No Assistance" and They Must Stop
Alums Leadership & Supporters

October 31, 2023

US Leading Universities Have Abandoned a Core American Value: "To Bigotry No Sanction; to Persecution No Assistance" and They Must Stop

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Recent events at leading universities are shameful dismissal and abandonment of the core American value: 'that the Government of the United States gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance." Once centers for intellectual honesty, reflective discourse, freedom of thought, human dignity, and unwavering moral clarity, some of America's most revered academic institutions have now shown themselves as hotbeds...

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Alums

October 25, 2023

7 Birthright Israel Alums to Follow on Social Media During the War in Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Following the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel on October 7, Birthright Israel Foundation has been in continuous communication with our alums. We are assisting them in navigating misinformation, antisemitism, and anti-Israel sentiment that is prevalent on social media and college campuses. The larger Jewish community is privileged to have an active network of our alums who are leveraging their social...

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Birthright Israel Worked
Alums Trip Highlights

October 23, 2023

Birthright Israel Worked

by Alina Dizik , Freelance Journalist

As I doom-scrolled social media after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, in between photos of kidnapped and dead Israelis, I saw my Facebook friends showing their solidarity with Israel by posting grainy photos of their youthful faces and physiques in front of touristy backgrounds from their Birthright Israel trips. I suddenly realized what Birthright Israel’s founders knew all...

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Alums Leadership & Supporters

October 20, 2023

Birthright Israel Discussion & Response to Campus Antisemitism & Israel Hatred

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation stands firmly with Jewish students on college campuses and will continue to empower young Jewish adults to be proud of their heritage and the State of Israel. Most recently, Birthright Israel Foundation signed a joint statement with the Israel on Campus Coalition condemning Students for Justice in Palestine for glorifying terror. More so, Dr. Zohar Raviv, International...

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A Video of Connection & Support from Alum Jenna Barricklo
Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

October 20, 2023

A Video of Connection & Support from Alum Jenna Barricklo

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation remains completely heartbroken and devasted since the October 8th terrorist attack in Israel. As an organization, our primary focus is the safety and security of the State of Israel and the humanitarian concerns on the ground. During this time, we are so proud of our alums who are our alums are doing all they can to stand...

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How Alums Can Make an Immediate Impact in Israel
Alums Leadership & Supporters

October 11, 2023

How Alums Can Make an Immediate Impact in Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The Birthright Israel alumni network, over 800,000 strong, is poised to aid Israel in challenging times. There are endless organizations making an immediate impact in Israel, and we are sharing a few with you so you can make a difference. Learn more about donating to United Hatzalah, the Jewish Federations of North America, and Magen David Adom. How to Make...

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Alums Leadership & Supporters

October 10, 2023

Alums Send Messages of Hope and Love to Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

As Birthright Israel alums, we are more than 800,000 strong, from 68 countries and we want nothing more than for our Israeli brothers and sisters to know we stand with them during these tragic times. We are devasted by the reports and images coming out of Israel right now. It’s hard to comprehend. We send our deepest condolences and prayers...

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“Little Did I Know That the Five Days the Israeli Participants Joined Us Would Leave an Everlasting Impression on Me.”
Alums Trip Highlights

October 2, 2023

“Little Did I Know That the Five Days the Israeli Participants Joined Us Would Leave an Everlasting Impression on Me.”

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Get ready to meet 2023 Birthright Israel alum Chloe Bogen in our interview below! Chloe, who grew up in New York and Florida, always knew she'd claim her birthright when the time was right. She also knew the trip would be extra special if she shared the experience with her college friends at the University of Texas at Austin. However,...

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