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Leadership & Supporters

June 20, 2023

Highlights from Our 2023 Board Retreat to Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

From June 12-14, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation's Board of Directors gathered in Israel for a retreat where they had the opportunity to see our mission come to life. The Board enjoyed hearing those leading the educational strategy for Birthright Israel and meeting senior Israeli staff. Participants from Onward joined the Board for dinner, helping to build greater connection and understanding...

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Meet Miami University's Hillel Engagement Director & Alum Katie Spector
Alums Trip Highlights

June 15, 2023

Meet Miami University's Hillel Engagement Director & Alum Katie Spector

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Katie Spector is originally from Northeast Ohio and lives in Cincinnati today. She is the Director of Engagement at the Hillel at Miami University in Ohio. She's passionate about providing Jewish students a place to find their Jewish identity and creating spaces where all Jewish students are welcome. When she isn't working, she is either crocheting, reading a book, or...

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Israel Is the Glue That Binds the Jewish People Together
Alums Trip Highlights

June 14, 2023

Israel Is the Glue That Binds the Jewish People Together

by Ari Nagelberg , Birthright Israel Excel Fellow

Homeland, miracle, and start-up nation. As a kid growing up in New Jersey, these were the words used to describe Israel — by both my parents and my teachers in Hebrew School. After visiting Israel for my brother’s Bar Mitzvah, I thought I understood the importance of the Promised Land as the safest place in the world for the Jewish...

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Finding Love in Israel: American Jewish Married Couples Meet in The Holy Land
Alums Love Stories

June 12, 2023

Finding Love in Israel: American Jewish Married Couples Meet in The Holy Land

by Sergio Carmona , Jewish Life Now

When young Jewish adults travel to Israel through trips presented by organizations such as Taglit-Birthright Israel or Jewish National Fund-USA, they are usually looking for meaningful connections to their heritage and religion. However, some participants on these trips found something more in addition to connections to Judaism and Israel: their bashert (soul mate). There are Jewish married couples in the...

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Birthright Israel bone-marrow registry marks 100,000 potential donors
Alums Trip Highlights

June 9, 2023

Birthright Israel bone-marrow registry marks 100,000 potential donors

by Jewish News Syndicate

For nearly 20 years, Birthright Israel has partnered with the Gift of Life Marrow Registry, encouraging the young Jews who participate in trips to Israel to register and potentially help those with leukemia, lymphoma and other blood-related diseases. The groups recently hit a milestone: 100,000 who have offered to serve as donors. The 100,000th is 20-year-old Mitch Linefsky of Fairlawn,...

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Our Annual Long Island Reception Showcases the Everlasting Impact of Birthright Israel
Events

June 8, 2023

Our Annual Long Island Reception Showcases the Everlasting Impact of Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation held its annual Long Island reception honoring Rebecca and Morty Schaja for their leadership and dedication to Birthright Israel. Amy Jaffee, Chair of the Long Island Leadership Cabinet, opened the program with an important program update regarding the current waitlist and the crucial need for funding. Donor and lay leader Jon Held...

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A Father's Day Quiz: Name That Famous Jewish Dad
Holidays

June 8, 2023

A Father's Day Quiz: Name That Famous Jewish Dad

by Birthright Israel Foundation

This Father’s Day, we honor the father figures in our lives: dads, stepdads, granddads, fathers-in-law, and all the men who helped us become the people we are today. Traditionally, Jewish fathers were the parent charged with bringing up their children with a love of learning, and that’s just one of the many reasons why they hold a special place in...

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Events

June 6, 2023

Jennifer & Brian Hermelin Host Dr. Zohar Raviv & Eden Cohen in Detroit, MI

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On June 5, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation donors Jennifer & Brian Hermelin hosted an insightful and inspiring event for our Michigan community at their home. Guests enjoyed hearing why Jennifer and Brian support Birthright Israel's programs. David, their son and an alum of Birthright Israel, then shared how the experience impacted his life. Since his trip, David has been a...

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How Birthright Israel Gave Me Courage
Alums Trip Highlights

June 6, 2023

How Birthright Israel Gave Me Courage

by Arielle Becker , 2022 Birthright Israel Alum

Birthright Israel is a gift that kindles a spark of shared cultural identity in the hearts of Jewish students, fostering a sense of community that transcends borders and lasts a lifetime. This invigorating experience empowers Jewish youth to explore the profound significance of their cultural identity and gain a newfound appreciation for their Jewish heritage. Through this journey, students can...

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Birthright Israel Foundation Appoints Elias Saratovsky as Next President & CEO
Alums Leadership & Supporters

June 1, 2023

Birthright Israel Foundation Appoints Elias Saratovsky as Next President & CEO

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation today named Elias Saratovsky its next president and chief executive officer. Saratovsky will assume the role on September 1 after 21 years at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), where he served in successive leadership roles across the organization. He will succeed Israel “Izzy” Tapoohi, who is retiring at the end of the year. Saratovsky is...

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