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September 14, 2022

An Overview of the Onward Israel Program

by Birthright Israel Foundation

At the beginning of 2022, Birthright Israel announced its merger with Onward Israel. Onward Israel is an immersive 6-10 week internship program in Israel that provides college students with a resume-building experience. The internship also allows participants to build relationships with their Israeli peers. .specialQuoteLook { padding:25px; background:#e5f7ff; } .specialQuoteAuthor { display: block; margin-top:12px; } .lighterBlueQuote { background:#f0faff; } .specialQuoteLink...

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Meet 2021 Onward Israel Alum Liza Kay
Alums Trip Highlights

September 14, 2022

Meet 2021 Onward Israel Alum Liza Kay

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Liza Kay is a 2021 Onward Israel alum from Bloomfield Hills, MI, currently in her senior year at the University of Arizona. Liza found her Onward Israel experience so impactful she is a member of the Alumni Advisory Council and assists with the program's marketing efforts. In her spare time, Liza continues styding digital marketing and enjoys hanging out with...

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Alums Leadership & Supporters

September 6, 2022

Birthright Israel Inspires Two Generations of the Krantz Family

by Birthright Israel Foundation

What do you get when three brothers claim their birthright and have the experience of a lifetime in Israel? You get triple the effect of what we at Birthright Israel Foundation like to call "the Birthright Israel bounce". The Birthright Israel bounce is when the trip's impact passes from the child to the parent and leaves an everlasting impression. And,...

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Alums Trip Highlights

September 1, 2022

Birthright Israel Excel: "This summer made me realize that I cannot remain passive as a Jewish community member"

by Isaac Goldman , Birthright Israel Excel Fellow

Having attended Jewish day schools in the Atlanta area through high school, I learned all about Israel in the classroom — the history of the Western Wall, the wonders of the Dead Sea, and occasionally the complexities of Middle Eastern conflict. I even had the chance to visit the typical Israeli attractions during each of my two visits before summer...

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Meet Atlanta Native & Onward Israel Alum Abbie Barkan
Alums Trip Highlights

September 1, 2022

Meet Atlanta Native & Onward Israel Alum Abbie Barkan

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Abbie Barkan was fortunate to participate in Onward Israel this past summer. Recently, Birthright Israel announced its merger with Onward Israel. Birthright Israel Foundation is lucky to make experiences like Abbie's possible for young Jews in Atlanta and around the country. Below you will learn more about Abbie's Onward Israel internship and time living in Israel. Q&A with Abbie Barkan...

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How Our Birthright Israel Love Story Began and Why It Inspires Our Philanthropy
Alums Leadership & Supporters Love Stories

August 30, 2022

How Our Birthright Israel Love Story Began and Why It Inspires Our Philanthropy

by Sarah Fels & Corey Dicker , Birthright Israel Alums

Sarah Fels and Corey Dicker have an inspirational Birthright Israel love story that spans beyond the 10 days of the trip. It is because of connections the two made from prior Birthright Israel experiences that they are married today. More so, the young couple has made Birthright Israel Foundation one of their top philanthropic priorities. The article below, written by...

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Alums Trip Highlights

August 23, 2022

Eric Kenyon Opens Up About Reconnecting to Judaism on Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Eric Kenyon is a 2022 Birthright Israel alum currently living in Columbus, Ohio, who wanted to take advantage of a free trip to Israel. However, like countless others, Eric quickly realized this trip was turning out to be life-changing. Eric’s wife and son convinced him that spending two weeks away was a good idea, and he is grateful that they...

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Alums Leadership & Supporters

August 15, 2022

How 10 Days on Birthright Israel Changed the Next 10 Years of My Life

by Lior Navon , 2012 Birthright Israel <em>Mifgash</em> Participant

How do you go from being a 19-year-old soldier in the IDF to becoming an international Jewish and Israel educator, an author, and a public speaker on some of the world's largest events within ten years? The answer is simple: You just go on a Birthright Israel trip, and sooner or later, your life will never be the same. Because...

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Alums

August 15, 2022

Birthright Israel: The Jumping-Off Point to Exploring Your Intersectional Identity

by Ava Rigelhaupt , 2022 Birthright Israel Alum

It was always a question of "when," not "if" I were to go on Birthright Israel. As a Chinese, Jewish, autistic, adoptee, with a single Ashkenazi mom (a mouthful!), I'm constantly exploring my intersectional identity. Being Jewish was a core part of my identity, and I wanted to connect with the diverse, international Jewish tribe – and eat a lot...

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