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Trip Highlights

November 17, 2019

One Bite Of Falafel On Birthright Israel Is A Taste Of Judaism Forever

by Birthright Israel Foundation

There’s something magical about the first bite into a falafel while on Birthright Israel. The taste of fried chickpeas mixed with tahini and pickles is the first taste of vibrant Jewish life for most participants. That bite into falafel signifies a craving for their newfound love of Israel and their own Jewish identity. And there is something so unforgettable about...

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Events

November 14, 2019

Event Highlights: Palm Beach Gardens Celebrates Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 45 members of the Jewish community of Palm Beach Gardens and North Palm Beach celebrated Birthright Israel and the program's 19 years of impacting young Jewish adults. The evening included a beautiful story of intergenerationally supporting Birthright Israel's mission as Harriet Sternlicht hosted the event, and her son, Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood...

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Food Holidays

November 13, 2019

Thanksgiving Recipe Feature: Spiced Sweet Potato Latkes with Yogurt

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Latkes are a staple in Jewish households during Hanukkah, but have you thought of serving them on Thanksgiving? Many of us eat sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving, drizzled with melted marshmallows, in a casserole or in a sweet potato pie, but this year we encourage you to serve our Spiced Sweet Potato Latkes. Why? Because who does not love the goodness...

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Alums Trip Highlights

November 11, 2019

Alumna and Chef, Alexis Sicklick hosts Birthright Israel Themed Pop-up Dinner

by Alexis Sicklick , Birthright Israel Alumna 2019

Alexis Sicklick is a Junior Sous Chef at Aquavit in New York City and went on Birthright Israel in summer 2019 with her sister Tori. Her trip inspired her so much that she is hosting a Birthright Israel themed Pop-Dinner, Experiencing the Deliciousness of Israel, on Monday, November 18, 2019, in New York City (Sign Up Here!). The dinner will...

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What It's Like Experiencing Israel's LGBTQ+ Culture Through Birthright Israel
Alums Trip Highlights

November 11, 2019

What It's Like Experiencing Israel's LGBTQ+ Culture Through Birthright Israel

by Monroe Marshall , Birthright Israel Alumnus 2017

My name is Monroe Marshall, and I was born in Brooklyn, raised on Long Island, and am currently living in Albany, NY. I am working towards a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, and Certificate in Public Health Preparedness and Surveillance at The University at Albany, State University of New York. At the time of my LGBTQ+ Birthright Israel trip...

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Events

November 6, 2019

Event Highlights: ICA Miami

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Birthright Israel Foundation hosted an incredible event at ICA Miami. Our guests had the pleasure of hearing from renowned philanthropist and community member Norman Braman, followed by Birthright Israel Mifgash participant Lior Navon, and a 27-32-year-old participant. Lior gave great insight into what it's like to be a participant through the lens of an Israeli...

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Event Highlights: Hudson Yards Real Estate Community Event
Alums Events

November 5, 2019

Event Highlights: Hudson Yards Real Estate Community Event

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Monday, November 4, 2019 in New York City we hosted a remarkable program featuring Jeff Blau, CEO of Related Companies, and Dan Doctoroff, Chairman and CEO of Sidewalk Labs for a conversation on Hudson Yards and the intersection of real estate and technology. We also had the opportunity of hearing from Shavit Rootman, former IDF officer and alumnus of...

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Alums Trip Highlights

November 5, 2019

Video: Finding A Higher Purpose Through Birthright Israel

by Shavit Rootman , Mifgash Participant

I frequently ask myself, “What is your higher purpose?” It’s a question that I think so many people fail to ask themselves enough. I am a 4th generation Israeli and have a deep family connection to this land. My family experienced the Holocaust and various wars in Israel, of which some of them did not survive, but some did. Due...

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Birthright Israel: Renewal, Recovery, and Discovery
Alums Trip Highlights

November 5, 2019

Birthright Israel: Renewal, Recovery, and Discovery

by Daniel Cohen • Chesterfield, VA , Birthright Israel Alumnus 2019

In Summer 2019, I ventured to Israel on a Birthright Israel trip focused on renewal. The goal of this trip is to reconnect young people, like myself, who are in recovery or are impacted by addiction with their Jewish heritage and help us reclaim our roles as active members in the Jewish community. As far as I can remember, I...

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