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A New Reality: How Birthright Israel Participants Are Shaping Their Jewish Identity Post October 7th
Alums Trip Highlights

August 14, 2024

A New Reality: How Birthright Israel Participants Are Shaping Their Jewish Identity Post October 7th

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The horrors of October 7th and the fallout since have changed Jews and Jewish life in ways both tangible and intangible. This is of course true also of the Birthright Israel program: it’s different now – and, like Israel and the Jewish people, still going strong. In the summer of 2024, Birthright Israel brought 13,500 participants from across the diaspora...

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Supporting Birthright Israel: A Private Fundraising Event in the Hamptons
Alums Events

August 13, 2024

Supporting Birthright Israel: A Private Fundraising Event in the Hamptons

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Friday, August 2, Birthright Israel Foundation hosted an exclusive event at a private home in the Hamptons, gathering donors for an evening focused on the impact and future of Birthright Israel. The evening featured special remarks from Charles Bronfman, co-founder of Birthright Israel. Guests also heard inspiring stories from Birthright Israel alumni. Isabel Allard, a 2021 Birthright Israel alum,...

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Alums Trip Highlights

August 7, 2024

See and Hear Directly from Summer Participants Embracing Israel Post October 7th

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Mention a Birthright Israel trip in today’s climate, and you may be met with surprise. They’re sending buses now? During the war? And young Jews are choosing to go, even with all the protests, the blatant antisemitism? Yes to all of the above, and yes because of all of the above. Now more than ever it’s crucial for Jewish young...

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Must Watch Videos: Staff and Participants Hope for a Transformative 2024 Summer
Alums Trip Highlights

May 29, 2024

Must Watch Videos: Staff and Participants Hope for a Transformative 2024 Summer

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel's summer season is officially underway, which means thousands of young Jewish adults are ready to volunteer, bear witness, and connect to their Judaism and ancestral homeland like never before. Thanks to your generosity, 13,500 Jewish young adults will participate in our program offerings (classic 10-day trip, Onward and Excel). As many of our participants prepare to leave their...

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New Study Released: "Birthright Israel's Impact in the Shadow of the Israel-Hamas War"
Alums Leadership & Supporters

May 14, 2024

New Study Released: "Birthright Israel's Impact in the Shadow of the Israel-Hamas War"

by the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University

Since our program’s inception, the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University has rigorously evaluated Birthright Israel’s impact on participants once they return home. New research from the Summer 2023 cohort underscores the transformative impact of Birthright Israel on our participants, particularly after October 7th. Compared to Birthright Israel applicants who did not participate on a trip last...

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Combating Campus Antisemitism: Six Birthright Israel Alumni Take Action
Alums Leadership & Supporters

April 30, 2024

Combating Campus Antisemitism: Six Birthright Israel Alumni Take Action

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Antisemitism on college campuses has seen a sharp rise since 10/7, fueled by events like the encampment at Columbia University that spread across the US. Jewish students are witnessing administrations and peers tolerating, and endorsing, antisemitic rhetoric and support for Hamas terrorists. However, this has ignited a spirit of resilience. Birthright Israel alums, representing the program's diverse offerings — the...

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Watch How Birthright Israel Strengthens Jewish Communities Worldwide Following October 7
Alums Leadership & Supporters

April 4, 2024

Watch How Birthright Israel Strengthens Jewish Communities Worldwide Following October 7

by Elias Saratovsky , Birthright Israel Foundation

Six months ago, our world was forever changed. We woke up on October 7 to the news that 1,200 innocent Israelis were murdered and 234 were kidnapped by Hamas. Homes and families were destroyed as our homeland was under attack. Quickly, we understood the substantial impact these horrific attacks would have on Israeli society, its economy, and Jews around the...

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Bogens Host Touching Event in Support of Birthright Israel in Palm Beach
Alums Events Leadership & Supporters

March 18, 2024

Bogens Host Touching Event in Support of Birthright Israel in Palm Beach

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Roberta and Stanley Bogen generously opened their doors for Birthright Israel Foundation's annual Palm Beach event. Guests were treated to inspiring remarks by Roberta Bogen, Birthright Israel co-founder Charles Bronfman, and alumni, highlighting the program's profound impact. From Waitlist to Deep Friendship Chloe Bogen, a University of Texas at Austin graduate, captivated the audience with her story. Initially waitlisted for...

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