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My Birthright Israel Story Is Still Alive, 13 Years Later
Alums Trip Highlights

June 18, 2020

My Birthright Israel Story Is Still Alive, 13 Years Later

by Rachel Barnehama , Birthright Israel Fellow

No matter how many times I have heard the flight attendant announce “Baruch Habayim L’yisrael (Welcome to Israel)," over the loudspeaker, a chill radiates throughout my body. Each Birthright Israel trip I have had the opportunity to partake in, whether it be as a participant or as a Madricha (staff), brings me an overwhelming sense of excitement and adventure. Every...

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A Kiddush Sprinkle Cookie Recipe You’ll Absolutely Love
Food

June 15, 2020

A Kiddush Sprinkle Cookie Recipe You’ll Absolutely Love

by Birthright Israel Foundation

It's the cookie any American Jew knows and absolutely loves – the Kiddush cookie. Sometimes known as a sprinkle or confetti cookie too. This light-colored mound of goodness is complete with colorful sprinkles. You may even find them dipped in chocolate and then covered in sprinkles! They are showcased in synagogues around America on Saturday mornings post-Shabbat services. You’ll find...

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7 Facts About Birthright Israel, and the Foundation That Keeps It Going
Trip Highlights

June 12, 2020

7 Facts About Birthright Israel, and the Foundation That Keeps It Going

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Did you recently learn that your child or grandchild is interested in a group trip to Israel? You’re likely thrilled that someone you love is eager to embrace their heritage, but you may also wonder if they’re in safe and suitable hands. When the trip is organized through Birthright Israel, there’s no need to worry. You may not know much...

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Alums Trip Highlights

June 9, 2020

How A Free Trip to Israel Saved My Mental Health

by Connor Jacobson , 2020 Birthright Israel Alumnus

There are many different reasons to go on Birthright Israel. However, to me, they are all secondary to the honest answer: it’s a free trip to Israel! My father always told me nothing in this world comes completely free, so I figured there was a sales pitch coming my way. I was a half-Jewish free agent of the religious world....

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Birthright Israel Helped Me Find My Place at Hillel
Alums Trip Highlights

June 1, 2020

Birthright Israel Helped Me Find My Place at Hillel

by Samantha Payab , 2019 Birthright Israel Alumna

Growing up in a Jewish community, I had heard many stories from older family, friends, and acquaintances about how amazing their Birthright Israel experiences were. I always knew that this was something I wanted to do. I just was not sure whether I wanted to wait until I was done with college or go during. By my sophomore year at...

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Meet Max Seidel, a Birthright Israel Alumnus Protecting Those on the Frontlines
Alums

May 26, 2020

Meet Max Seidel, a Birthright Israel Alumnus Protecting Those on the Frontlines

by Birthright Israel Foundation

If you live in the Atlanta area then you may have already heard of Max Seidel. He's a recent Birthright Israel alumnus who has put his engineering skills to use and founded Atlanta Face Shields. The company was set up to manufacture face shields for Atlanta hospitals but soon found itself meeting needs everywhere. After the word spread, hospitals across...

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