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Events Leadership & Supporters

October 29, 2025

Philadelphia Celebrates 25 Years of Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On October 22, 2025, more than 130 supporters, alumni, and community leaders gathered at Lincoln Financial Field to celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel and the profound impact this life-changing program continues to have on young Jews and the Jewish future. Hosted in the Firstrust Bank Club, generously donated by the Green Family, the evening captured the spirit of Philadelphia’s...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

September 29, 2025

Scarsdale Honors Birthright Israel’s Legacy and Future

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Scarsdale Jewish community gathered at the home of Wendy and Scott Kleinman for Birthright Israel: 25 Years Bold. The evening began with cocktails and heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated Host Committee, followed by opening remarks from Wendy Kleinman, who shared her family’s deep commitment to ensuring a vibrant Jewish future. Wendy reflected on Birthright...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

September 19, 2025

Chicago Unites for Birthright Israel's 25th Anniversary

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Birthright Israel Foundation’s Chicago Annual Event brought together community leaders, alumni, and supporters for a remarkable 25th Anniversary Celebration. Allyson Greenbaum, Vice President of the Central Region, recognized the extraordinary leadership of event co-chairs Lori Komisar & Morrie Silverman, and Jen & Andy Lucas, along with our most generous supporters in the Midwest. The program...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

September 16, 2025

Los Angeles Community Celebrates 25 Years of Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On September 10 in Los Angeles, our community came together to celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel. After activist Adela Cojab shared how Birthright Israel shaped her life of advocacy and service, Birthright Israel Foundation President and CEO Elias Saratovsky inspired and updated us on the extraordinary impact of nearly 30,000 Jewish young adults participating in Birthright Israel this year....

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Events Leadership & Supporters

August 20, 2025

Debra Messing Joins Aspen Community to Support Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On August 6, friends and supporters gathered in Aspen for Birthright Israel Foundation’s Annual Event, a night of celebration, connection, and shared commitment to the Jewish future. We heard from Birthright Israel alumna Abby Fish, who shared how her experience in a bomb shelter on Shabbat became a turning point in her Jewish identity. Elias Saratovsky, our President & CEO,...

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Events Trip Highlights

August 14, 2025

Lone Soldier Families Reunited in Birthright Israel Volunteer Ceremony

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Last week, our Birthright Israel Volunteer program had the privilege of welcoming an extraordinary group of participants to Israel — parents of Lone Soldiers from the U.S., Russia, and Argentina. These brave young men and women have chosen to serve in the Israel Defense Forces far from home, and their parents traveled thousands of miles to not only see them...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

July 29, 2025

Hamptons Community Gathers to Support Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Friday, July 25, we gathered at the Hamptons home of Lisa Kadin and William Spiegel to celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel. William opened the evening with a moving story about his son Ryan’s Birthright Israel Excel experience. He announced that he and Lisa are increasing their gift this year to help more young Jews build strong connections to...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

May 29, 2025

Powerful Reflections from Birthright Israel Foundation’s Guardians Society Mission

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Last week, Birthright Israel Foundation’s Guardians Society returned from an unforgettable mission to Israel. In just a few days, they experienced the solidarity, resilience, and hope that define this moment in Jewish life — and saw firsthand the power of Birthright Israel in action. The mission began in the Golan Heights, with a helicopter tour and meetings with IDF officers...

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Alums Events Leadership & Supporters

May 17, 2025

NYC Birthright Israel Alumni Gather to Celebrate, Reflect & Give Back

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On May 14, Birthright Israel alumni, supporters, and friends gathered at The Ivory Peacock to celebrate the program’s 25th anniversary and launch a new era of alumni leadership. From cocktails and conversations to inspiring remarks and a stirring alumni spotlight, the evening was a testament to what’s possible when young Jews step up to lead—and give back. Together, we raised...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

May 14, 2025

New Jersey Community Sends 142 Participants on Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On May 7, the New Jersey Jewish community gathered at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club for an evening in support of Birthright Israel Foundation. Together, attendees raised enough to send 142 Jewish young adults to Israel — thanks in part to a generous anonymous matching gift. At an intimate VIP reception prior to the event, Dr. Zohar Raviv, International VP...

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