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5 Ways Birthright Israel Helps You Embrace Your Jewish Heritage

October 8, 2020

5 Ways Birthright Israel Helps You Embrace Your Jewish Heritage

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel is truly a gift that keeps on giving. The Jewish young adults who we send on this free trip to the holy land return with a lifetime connection to their Jewish heritage. “I fell in love with Israel, the people, the culture, and what it stands for,” said Birthright Israel alumna Holly Millet. “I made Israeli friends, saw...

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How Sharon & Howard Socol are Making Birthright Israel a Priority for Miami

September 25, 2020

How Sharon & Howard Socol are Making Birthright Israel a Priority for Miami

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Close your eyes. Imagine you are in Israel. Breathe in the smell of the spices in Machne Yehuda. Hear the Hebrew chatter coming from the crowded streets. In the hustle and bustle you can’t help but notice the dozens and dozens of young adults walking together, smiling, laughing, taking photos and wearing Birthright Israel name tags and t-shirts. As they...

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Birthright Israel Love Story: Nikki Labaschin & Joey Torres

September 21, 2020

Birthright Israel Love Story: Nikki Labaschin & Joey Torres

by Birthright Israel Foundation

In college, Nikki found community in her Birthright Israel family. So much so, when her class voted for superlatives, they named her most likely to be CEO of Birthright Israel. Although Nikki isn't the CEO, she did become a madricha for a Chicago Professionals trip. It was during this trip she met Joey, who she'd soon find out was her...

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Looking Forward: A Rosh Hashanah Message from Izzy Tapoohi

September 11, 2020

Looking Forward: A Rosh Hashanah Message from Izzy Tapoohi

by Israel "Izzy" Tapoohi

Each year as the summer winds down, the Jewish community prepares to observe the High Holy Days. The evening breeze, the anticipation of fall, are all part of the build-up to Rosh Hashanah. We enjoy the last minutes of summer, we prepare our children and grandchildren to return to school, we shop for dresses, ties, and shoes to add to...

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