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Alums Leadership & Supporters

November 29, 2021

Loren Brovarnik's 8 Ways to Support Birthright Israel on #GivingTuesday

by Loren Brovarnik , Birthright Israel Alumna

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that helps people and organizations transform their communities and worlds. That is why I'm partnering with Birthright Israel Foundation to help transform our Jewish world and the future of our people this Giving Tuesday. As many of you know, eight years ago, when I volunteered to lead a Birthright Israel trip, I met...

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Video: This Thanksgiving, We're Thankful For You
Holidays

November 23, 2021

Video: This Thanksgiving, We're Thankful For You

by Birthright Israel Foundation

It is the time to give thanks and Birthright Israel Foundation is excited to give a huge Toda Rabah (thank you) to our donors. Thank you for your unwavering support of our mission and your investment in our future. We are proud to say our family of donors is 40,000 people strong and growing. Your generosity is what ensures young...

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An Incredible Night in LA with Ambassador Gilad Erdan
Events Leadership & Supporters

November 17, 2021

An Incredible Night in LA with Ambassador Gilad Erdan

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Thursday, November 11, 2021, Birthright Israel Foundation hosted a spectacular event, chaired by Alyce & Philip de Toledo, Dorit & Shawn Evenhaim, and Lexie & Michael Messinger, to benefit our mission in Los Angeles. We were honored to have as our keynote speaker, Ambassador of Israel to the United States and the United Nations, Ambassador Gilad Erdan on his...

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How Birthright Israel Gave Me the Passion to Stand Up for Israel
Alums Trip Highlights

November 16, 2021

How Birthright Israel Gave Me the Passion to Stand Up for Israel

by Isabel Allard , 2021 Birthright Israel Alumna

In summer 2021, I went on Birthright Israel, an opportunity I am forever thankful for. For a little background on myself: I grew up in Greenwich, CT – a very un-Jewish town with a Jewish mother and a Catholic father, and while we were lucky to be members of an amazing synagogue, I always craved a larger Jewish community. This...

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Miami Donors Learn the Importance of Birthright Israel at This Critical Moment
Events Leadership & Supporters

November 15, 2021

Miami Donors Learn the Importance of Birthright Israel at This Critical Moment

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, nearly 100 Miami donors joined Sharon and Howard Socol, Miami Leadership Council Co-Chairs, for a virtual event about the importance of Birthright Israel. The event was an evening of insight with Dr. Zohar Raviv to benefit Birthright Israel Foundation's mission. Dr. Raviv, International VP of Educational Strategy at Birthright Israel, in conversation with Howard Socol,...

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Maple Diamant Cookie Recipe
Food

November 10, 2021

Maple Diamant Cookie Recipe

by Abby Dahan , 2013 Alumna

Curious what a diamant cookie is? Well, diamant is French for diamond and a diamant cookie is usually referred to as a French butter cookie. The cookies are coated in coarse sugar which makes them look as if they've been coated in diamonds. Sounds delicious, right? Well, Birthright Israel Foundation is excited to partner with pastry chef and alumna Abby...

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Alums Events Leadership & Supporters

November 5, 2021

Ron Eichel Hosts an Evening of Inspiration in Atlanta for Birthright Israel Foundation

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, Birthright Israel Foundation hosted an evening of inspiration featuring alumna Erin Schrode and world-renowned Israeli classical violinist Sergiu Schwartz. Ron Eichel, local philanthropist and member of our Atlanta Leadership Cabinet, generously hosted the event. Nearly 80 Birthright Israel Foundation supporters heard Sergiu perform and Erin speak about her life-changing journey with Birthright Israel. .embed-container {...

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Alums Food

October 28, 2021

Video: Pastry Chef & "Chopped Sweets" Champion Abigail Dahan Talks Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Allow us to introduce you to Abigail Dahan, award-winning pastry chef, Birthright Israel alumna, and “Chopped Sweets” champion. Abigail or as you may know her on Instagram as "Abby," participated in Birthright Israel in 2013. In the short video below Abby shares why she wanted to go on Birthright Israel and how the trip was in fact more than just...

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Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake
Food

October 21, 2021

Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake

by Abby Dahan , 2013 Alumna

There is no better way to give thanks than with a tasty dessert! That's why Birthright Israel Foundation is excited to bring you 'Chopped Sweets' winner and alumna Abby Dahan's Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake recipe. Abby's coffee cake stands out from the rest with the addition of pumpkin making it the perfect fall dessert. So, how about a slice of...

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An Invisible Thread: The Unity of the Jewish People
Alums Trip Highlights

October 20, 2021

An Invisible Thread: The Unity of the Jewish People

by Jenna Barricklo , 2021 Birthright Israel Alumna

Picture this: a small, enthusiastic group of seven-year-olds. Each child has a large poster with a collage of a different Israeli city. Then, they take off flying around the room on their way to Israel. This was Hebrew School for me; I was incredibly lucky to grow up in a very active Jewish community with a plethora of Israeli Hebrew...

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