March 22, 2022
I was incredibly fortunate to go on a Birthright Israel trip in July 2021 when Israel opened its borders during the pandemic. I was eager to have this experience and am grateful to share more about it with you. Growing up, I was raised in a home that was a mix of reform, conservative and orthodox, from my parents and...
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March 17, 2022
On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, Rhonda Small hosted an uplifting luncheon to benefit Birthright Israel Foundation at The Polo Club in Boca Raton, FL. Our warmest thanks to all who could join us for this event. Guests had the pleasure of hearing remarks from Izzy Tapoohi, President & CEO of Birthright Israel Foundation , and local Birthright Israel Alumna Alana...
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March 16, 2022
The Jewish holiday of Purim is Monday, March 6, 2023, and we already can't stop thinking about hamantaschen. From poppyseed to chocolate to Nutella, our mouths are drooling just thinking about which ones we'll bake. If you are just as excited about hamantaschen and of course, the story of Purim, then you must take our quiz. Are you ready to...
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March 16, 2022
Thanks to all who were able to join us for a spectacular evening in celebration and support of Birthright Israel Foundation for our pre-gala celebration in Palm Beach honoring Charles Bronfman. We thank Lisa and Steven Tananbaum for opening their home and hosting such a beautiful event. It was such a special evening hearing from our four alumni speakers, Guido...
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March 15, 2022
While I was in high school in the summer of 2012, I took my first trip to Israel with BBYO, the Jewish youth movement I was involved in. I was thrilled to be spending three weeks on a trip to Israel, but part of me was also a little sad — I knew that by going on this trip, I...
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March 1, 2022
Going on Birthright Israel in the middle of a pandemic in the winter seemed like an intimidating trip. Although my trip was canceled and rescheduled many times due to COVID, the excitement of participating never left me. Once in Israel, I knew I was in for a fantastic jam-packed 10-day adventure. I could speak to many aspects of what Birthright...
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February 28, 2022
Purim 2023 begins the evening of Monday, March 6, and ends on the evening of Tuesday, March 7. Whether you're a fan of traditional hamantaschen fillings like raspberry or poppyseed, your taste buds won't want to miss this hot fudge filling. The filling recipe is composed of heavy cream, dark chocolate, and brown sugar to make it oh so decadent....
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February 24, 2022
Ricki Spielman is a Birthright Israel alumna and 2018 madricha (trip staff) from Aventura, FL. After her trip, Ricki wanted to give back and help her peers take advantage of this gift. As a nurse practitioner, she used her skills to help those with disabilities have the same meaningful Birthright Israel experience. Ricki's Birthright Israel Experience What inspired you to...
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February 24, 2022
Most likely, you've got one too many boxes of matzah for Passover and are looking for ways to use them. Well, Birthright Israel alumna and Chef Alexis Sicklick suggests making a delicious kosher for Passover lasagna by swapping the pasta for matzah. This matzah lasagna recipe is simple and a great weeknight meal for the Passover holiday. Matzah Lasagna Recipe...
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February 22, 2022
Warning, the below Birthright Israel love story of Amanda and Nate will bring tears of joy to your eyes and will put a massive smile on your face. They, like so many other young Jews, never imagined they'd find their soulmate on Birthright Israel. Amanda and Nathan, unknowingly at the time, signed up for a New York City community Birthright...
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