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22 Things Young Jews Said About Their 2022 Birthright Israel Trips
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December 8, 2022

22 Things Young Jews Said About Their 2022 Birthright Israel Trips

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The year 2022 was an incredible year for Birthright Israel Foundation and young Jews worldwide. Tens of thousands of young Jewish adults applied for Birthright Israel and returned home to the Jewish homeland. While on the trip, they reconnected to their heritage, formed unbreakable bonds with their Israeli peers, and learned about Israel firsthand. This is why we're excited to...

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December 5, 2022

Chanukah Video Messages From Birthright Israel Alums

by Birthright Israel Foundation

As you gather with friends and family this Chanukah, we want you to be reminded of another modern-day miracle you have helped create — Birthright Israel. For over 22 years, your generosity has fueled this transformational program and helped 800,000-plus young Jews better understand their heritage and the State of Israel. Like the story of Chanukah that teaches us never...

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Video: Tyler Scheff Gives Thanks to Birthright Israel Foundation Donors
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November 21, 2022

Video: Tyler Scheff Gives Thanks to Birthright Israel Foundation Donors

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Tyler Scheff is a Birthright Israel alum from Baltimore, MD, who works in healthcare marketing. He is also a videographer and photographer. His passions include travel and helping people share their stories through visual media. Birthright Israel Foundation is fortunate to Tyler for sharing his gratitude for the trip through the short video below. Tyler is just one example of...

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What Being a Birthright Israel Tour Educator is Really Like
Alums Trip Highlights

November 15, 2022

What Being a Birthright Israel Tour Educator is Really Like

by Ronen Rosenberg , Birthright Israel Tour Educator

It was 5:30 AM on May 24, 2022, when I waited for my first Birthright Israel group to arrive. It was going to be my first experience as a tour educator. As the young American Jews arrived, I approached each one, shook their hand, and welcomed them with “naim me’od,” Hebrew for “pleased to meet you.” Little did I know...

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Florida Alum Will Levenson Says Signing Up for Birthright Israel Was Never a Debate
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November 10, 2022

Florida Alum Will Levenson Says Signing Up for Birthright Israel Was Never a Debate

by Birthright Israel Foundation

I am Will “Big Will” Leveson. I am from Parkland, Florida and I currently split my time between Pompano Beach and Gainesville during the school year. I am a 4th-year Journalism and Sports media major at the University of Florida and a communications intern with the Miami Dolphins. My passions are broadcasting and sports. I love speaking publicly and talking...

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Q&A with LA Birthright Israel Alum and Staffer Dylan Brush
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November 10, 2022

Q&A with LA Birthright Israel Alum and Staffer Dylan Brush

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Dylan Brush is a recent Birthright Israel alum who immediately felt accepted in Israel. When Dylan returned to Los Angeles, he knew those ten days on the trip forever changed him. Dylan went on to become a Birthright Israel madrich, otherwise known as a trip staffer for a Tel Aviv Pride trip. During his time staffing, Dylan hoped to show...

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Meet 2022 Palm Beach Birthright Israel Alum Sarah Ackerman
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November 3, 2022

Meet 2022 Palm Beach Birthright Israel Alum Sarah Ackerman

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Sarah Ackerman is the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor and a proud Jewish American. She grew up in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and currently resides in Orlando, where she is attending the University of Central Florida. Sara is studying clinical psychology with the hopes of graduating in spring 2023, where she will then get a master’s in clinical mental health...

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Eden Cohen: How Birthright Israel Changed the Trajectory of My Life
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October 21, 2022

Eden Cohen: How Birthright Israel Changed the Trajectory of My Life

by Eden Cohen , 2009 Birthright Israel Alum

I can’t imagine what I’m about to tell you is markedly different from what thousands have said before me, but it’s worth repeating: Birthright Israel undoubtedly changed the trajectory of my life. I have been saying this to anyone who will listen since the day I came back: Birthright Israel is the single most important organization to build Jewish identity...

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Justin Maybury: From Bermuda to Birthright Israel
Alums Trip Highlights

October 13, 2022

Justin Maybury: From Bermuda to Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Justin Maybury is a recent Birthright Israel alum born and raised in Bermuda. He is 33 years old and is pretty sure he is the only Hungarian/Bermudian Jewish male in the whole world. He still resides in Bermuda and is a Corporate Assistant Manager at a Corporate Service Provider on the island. He loves sports, especially football (soccer), traveling, and...

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