May 21, 2020
One could have never imagined in 2020 we’d be amid a pandemic, separated from friends and loved ones. Our world will be different moving forward but that is no reason to give up hope. Together, each one of us can do our part to make the world a better place, even if we are socially distanced. Like so many of...
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May 20, 2020
Birthright Israel culturally changed my life. I can imagine many other young Jews in America, who are secular, feel the same. The 10-days I spent on the trip showed me there is another home for me and that I can be accepted. Birthright Israel helps you to create your own definition of what it means to be Jewish. And for...
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May 18, 2020
Luis Burgos is a 2019 Birthright Israel alumnus who grew up in New York City, spent time in Los Angeles, where he converted to Judaism and then made his way back to the Big Apple. Like so many of our alumni, Luis' Jewish identity is unique and, most of all, inspiring. Through the photos below, you'll get a sense of...
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May 12, 2020
More than two years ago, when I signed up for a Birthright Israel trip with fellow students from The Ohio State University's Hillel, I never thought I'd end up saving a life. You might ask how one could even have such an opportunity on a free trip to Israel, but it's possible. Birthright Israel has a partnership with the Gift...
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May 12, 2020
We bet you didn’t know that since Birthright Israel’s inception over 9,000 participants from Atlanta, GA have been part of this unforgettable experience. Birthright Israel Foundation and our generous supporters in Atlanta are committed to ensuring young Jews in their community grow closer to their Jewish heritage through this program. Doug Ross, Birthright Israel Foundation's Board Treasurer and Chair of...
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May 7, 2020
Jewish moms love Birthright Israel for thousands of reasons. They see the impact of the program on their children, and now, 20 years since its inception, many of our alumni are now moms! So many had a life-changing experience on the trip. With more than 800,000 Birthright Israel alums across the world, many Jewish children now have moms who are...
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May 4, 2020
The world has drastically changed since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. We look around us and see a new type of ordinary as we adjust to social distancing guidelines to keep one another healthy. However, as we look to the future, Birthright Israel Foundation supporters and future Birthright Israel parents and participants remain hopeful. Cheryl Rosenberg, a supporter of...
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May 1, 2020
Eating falafel with new friends. Touching the Kotel (Western Wall) in Jerusalem. Hiking Masada at sunrise. The unwavering connection you felt to your Jewish homeland the moment the plane touched down. Whether it’s been a few weeks or several years, you’re probably still reminiscing about the countless memories you created on your Birthright Israel trip. We know that the many...
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April 29, 2020
For as long as I could remember, my Gramma's voice was in the back of my head, urging me to go on Birthright Israel with my brother. She said it would be a great chance for us to bond and rediscover our Jewish heritage. She had always wanted to go to Israel herself, but never had the opportunity and felt...
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April 24, 2020
Kenny Haisfield, a 2012 Birthright Israel alum and founder of the lifestyle brand Kenny Flowers, has joined the fight against COVID-19 along with his colleague, Ruthie Schorr. Schorr works in Digital Marketing for Kenny Flowers and met her fiancé on Birthright Israel. The brand swiftly transitioned its Bali factory to manufacture reusable, non-medical masks with the leftover and yet-to-be-used fabric...
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