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Poll: Why Do You Support Birthright Israel Foundation?
Alums Leadership & Supporters

March 14, 2023

Poll: Why Do You Support Birthright Israel Foundation?

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation is fortunate to have supporters throughout the United States dedicated to helping provide young Jewish adults with transformative Israel experiences. Especially during this crucial time when 20,000 young Jews are waitlisted for the 10-day trip. Many of our donors give so that the next generation forms unbreakable bonds with the land and people of Israel while further...

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How an Investment in Birthright Israel Creates Jewish Pride
Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

March 9, 2023

How an Investment in Birthright Israel Creates Jewish Pride

by Arel Moodie , Birthright Israel Alum, Bestselling Author, & Donor

The easiest way to get someone to disappear is to make them feel ashamed of who they are. And the best way to combat hate is actually with pride. I understand both things as a Jew and a person of color. I grew up in the projects of Brooklyn, NY, to a dark-skinned Jamaican father and an Ashkenazi mother —...

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“Because of Birthright Israel, Judaism is completely infused throughout my life.”
Alums Trip Highlights

February 10, 2023

“Because of Birthright Israel, Judaism is completely infused throughout my life.”

by Steffi Beigh , Birthright Israel Alum & Staffer

Words cannot describe how dear Birthright Israel is to my heart. To understand why I have to give you context about me and my childhood. I grew up in Buckhead, an Atlanta neighborhood, and as close I was to the Jewish community, I had zero Judaism in my upbringing. I'm a sixth-generation Russian Orthodox Jew, but within the last two...

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Meet Birthright Israel Alum & Supporter Brett Cooper
Alums Trip Highlights

February 1, 2023

Meet Birthright Israel Alum & Supporter Brett Cooper

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Brett Cooper is a 2009 Birthright Israel alum and Birthright Israel Foundation donor. He learned from his grandfather, Milton Cooper, that philanthropy is a must, as is taking care of the Jewish people. As parents, Brett and his wife Michelle hope that by paying it forward and helping other young Jews claim their birthright, they are making the world a...

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"It Was a Privilege to Go on Birthright Israel."
Alums Trip Highlights

January 30, 2023

"It Was a Privilege to Go on Birthright Israel."

by Ariana Goldstein , 2023 Birthright Israel Alum

Growing up, my family practiced Reform Judaism. I went to Sunday school and Hebrew school, attended high holiday services and observed other Jewish traditions. I have fond memories of dropping ping pong balls from the top of the staircase with my cousins. At the same time, we acted out the ten plagues during the Passover seder, going apple picking to...

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A Recap: My Birthright Israel Trip
Alums Trip Highlights

January 25, 2023

A Recap: My Birthright Israel Trip

by Jordyn Goldstein , 2023 Birthright Israel Alum

My name is Jordy Goldstein, and I am a junior at Kent State University with a major in human development and family studies. I have loved traveling ever since I can remember. Throughout high school, I took every opportunity to travel, which was amazing. Everything always felt like a vacation. I honestly never knew one trip could change my life...

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Birthright Israel: A Powerful Experience
Alums Trip Highlights

January 24, 2023

Birthright Israel: A Powerful Experience

by Samantha Rubenstein , 2023 Birthright Israel Alum

My name is Sammy, and I was born and raised in Miami, Florida. I graduated from High Point University with my Master’s Degree in Communication and Business Leadership, as well as receiving a Bachelor’s in Human Relations with a minor in Nonprofit Leadership and Management. In my free time, I love to volunteer, work out, and spend time with friends...

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Paying it Forward as a Jewish Mom and Birthright Israel Alum
Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

January 23, 2023

Paying it Forward as a Jewish Mom and Birthright Israel Alum

by Risa Shiman , Birthright Israel Alum

It’s the day of my Bat Mitzvah, and I’m nervous. For all the usual reasons: What if I mess up the Hebrew? What if I open my mouth and nothing comes out? And, also, because we’re running late. In more ways than one. I am 21 years old, going into my senior year of college. My sister and I are...

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