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Finding Love in Israel: American Jewish Married Couples Meet in The Holy Land
Alums Love Stories

June 12, 2023

Finding Love in Israel: American Jewish Married Couples Meet in The Holy Land

by Sergio Carmona , Jewish Life Now

When young Jewish adults travel to Israel through trips presented by organizations such as Taglit-Birthright Israel or Jewish National Fund-USA, they are usually looking for meaningful connections to their heritage and religion. However, some participants on these trips found something more in addition to connections to Judaism and Israel: their bashert (soul mate). There are Jewish married couples in the...

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Birthright Israel bone-marrow registry marks 100,000 potential donors
Alums Trip Highlights

June 9, 2023

Birthright Israel bone-marrow registry marks 100,000 potential donors

by Jewish News Syndicate

For nearly 20 years, Birthright Israel has partnered with the Gift of Life Marrow Registry, encouraging the young Jews who participate in trips to Israel to register and potentially help those with leukemia, lymphoma and other blood-related diseases. The groups recently hit a milestone: 100,000 who have offered to serve as donors. The 100,000th is 20-year-old Mitch Linefsky of Fairlawn,...

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How Birthright Israel Gave Me Courage
Alums Trip Highlights

June 6, 2023

How Birthright Israel Gave Me Courage

by Arielle Becker , 2022 Birthright Israel Alum

Birthright Israel is a gift that kindles a spark of shared cultural identity in the hearts of Jewish students, fostering a sense of community that transcends borders and lasts a lifetime. This invigorating experience empowers Jewish youth to explore the profound significance of their cultural identity and gain a newfound appreciation for their Jewish heritage. Through this journey, students can...

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Birthright Israel Foundation Appoints Elias Saratovsky as Next President & CEO
Alums Leadership & Supporters

June 1, 2023

Birthright Israel Foundation Appoints Elias Saratovsky as Next President & CEO

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation today named Elias Saratovsky its next president and chief executive officer. Saratovsky will assume the role on September 1 after 21 years at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), where he served in successive leadership roles across the organization. He will succeed Israel “Izzy” Tapoohi, who is retiring at the end of the year. Saratovsky is...

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Begin, Einstein, and Maslow Helped Me Contextualize Birthright Israel
Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

May 17, 2023

Begin, Einstein, and Maslow Helped Me Contextualize Birthright Israel

by Scott Friedman , Birthright Israel Alum & Donor

Scott Friedman is a Birthright Israel alum of the classic 10-day trip who is one of our most generous alum supporters. On a family trip to Israel with his wife Kara and children, Scott remembered the impact of his Birthright Israel trip and wanted to ensure young Jewish adults today receive the same experience he did. His gift to Birthright...

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Birthright Israel Has Left an Indelible Mark on My Jewish Story
Alums Trip Highlights

May 15, 2023

Birthright Israel Has Left an Indelible Mark on My Jewish Story

by Jared Stone , Birthright Israel Alum

A year ago, I would have never expected to be writing this blog post here in Israel to discuss the immensely positive impact Birthright Israel has had upon my Jewish identity. My story is unconventional, to say the least, but I feel profoundly fortunate to have ended up where I am today — and that Birthright Israel has left an...

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6 Birthright Israel Alums to Watch on <em>Jewish Matchmaking</em>
Alums

May 11, 2023

6 Birthright Israel Alums to Watch on <em>Jewish Matchmaking</em>

by Birthright Israel Foundation

iframe.instagram-media { margin: 40px auto !important; } Birthright Israel Foundation has sent over 800,000-plus young Jewish adults on the classic 10-day trip to Israel. And, with that, many alums have gone on to be famous and make their mark on the world. This includes the newest Netflix hit, Jewish Matchmaking featuring six of our very own alums who hope to...

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A Mother's Day Quiz: Name That Famous Jewish Mom
Alums Holidays

May 10, 2023

A Mother's Day Quiz: Name That Famous Jewish Mom

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Jewish mothers come in all shapes and sizes. They smash stereotypes in nearly every profession and show us what can be accomplished with talent, determination, and a little chutzpah. To honor Jewish mothers everywhere, Birthright Israel Foundation created the perfect quiz. Find out if you can name these famous Jewish mothers! var app_643e9d0fd58a290014dfdd65;(function(d, t){var s=d.createElement(t),options={"appId":"643e9d0fd58a290014dfdd65","aspect_ratio":"100%","async":true,"host":"quiz.tryinteract.com"};s.src='https://i.tryinteract.com/embed/app.js';s.onload=s.onreadystatechange=function(){var rs=this.readyState;if(rs)if(rs!='complete')if(rs!='loaded')return;try{app_643e9d0fd58a290014dfdd65=new InteractApp();app_643e9d0fd58a290014dfdd65.initialize(options);app_643e9d0fd58a290014dfdd65.display();}catch(e){}};var scr=d.getElementsByTagName(t)[0],par=scr.parentNode;par.insertBefore(s,scr);})(document,'script'); .interact-app-container {...

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A 10-Day Curated Educational Program That Allowed Me to Be Every Part of Myself
Alums Trip Highlights

May 9, 2023

A 10-Day Curated Educational Program That Allowed Me to Be Every Part of Myself

by Katherine Shambaugh , Birthright Israel Alum & Alum Ambassador

Where I grew up, there was a church on every street corner, and the nearest synagogue was 30 minutes away. Israel felt like a country too far away for me to reach and full of people who I didn’t think were anything like me. I grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA, in an interfaith family and spent the...

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