February 5, 2026
February 5, 2026
December 30, 2025
I’ve spent about 40 years involved in different Jewish philanthropic organizations, and I’ve learned a lot—some of it inspiring, some of it frustrating, and most of it complicated in the way only Jewish life can be complicated. At the end of the day, I try to look at the broader picture of where we are as a people, what’s happening...
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December 22, 2025
The Boca Raton Jewish community gathered on December 15 at St. Andrews Country Club for a celebration of 25 years of Birthright Israel, graciously hosted by Marnie Naiburg-Smith and Jeff Smith. Marnie reflected on Birthright Israel’s simple but powerful idea: every Jewish young adult deserves the chance to experience Israel firsthand. She shared its impact on nearly one million participants...
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December 11, 2025
Atlanta celebrated Birthright Israel’s 25 anniversary on December 9 with an inspiring evening led by Event Chairs and Atlanta Cabinet Co-Chairs Michelle and Rob Leven and Karen Shulman at Temple Sinai. The Levens recognized longtime champion Doug Ross and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, represented by CEO Renee Kutner, whose partnership strengthens Jewish life across the city. Guests heard...
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December 11, 2025
More than 200 supporters gathered in Miami’s Rubell Museum on December 8 to celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel, led by Event Chairs Colleen and Richard Fain, Miami Cabinet Co-Chairs Jane Gold and Scott Srebnick, and with gratitude to hosts Michelle and Jason Rubell. Jane explained why she supports Birthright Israel: "Because nothing shapes Jewish identity like seeing Israel with...
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December 8, 2025
Reprinted from The Jewish Link. For decades, Birthright Israel has strengthened Jewish communities throughout the world. Since its founding in 1999, more than 900,000 young Jewish adults from 70 countries have traveled to Israel on life-changing educational journeys. And although the world has changed dramatically since those early years, Birthright Israel’s core mission has not: to give young Jews the...
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November 13, 2025
More than one hundred supporters and leaders of the Jewish community in Boca Raton, Florida, gathered at the Broken Sound Club to celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel and reaffirm their commitment to the Jewish future. The evening was co-chaired by Michelle Rebhun and Yael Epstein, with leadership and support from Pioneer Society Chair Louise Rubenfeld. Guests enjoyed cocktails, live...
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November 7, 2025
Birthright Israel's 25th Anniversary Gala on November 3 in New York City was a defining moment for the Jewish people. We honored philanthropist Lynn Schusterman, whose vision and generosity have shaped generations. “If we keep Birthright Israel strong,” she said, “Birthright Israel will keep the Jewish people strong.” The night also marked the launch of our Generations Campaign, a bold...
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November 4, 2025
Reprinted from eJewishPhilanthropy. In 1999, with the lofty goal of bringing every young Jewish adult to Israel free of cost, the nascent Birthright Israel launched its first trip to the Jewish state. Over the next 25 years, the organization would bring over 900,000 young Jews from some 70 countries to Israel. Last night, at a gala marking a quarter century...
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October 29, 2025
On October 22, 2025, more than 130 supporters, alumni, and community leaders gathered at Lincoln Financial Field to celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel and the profound impact this life-changing program continues to have on young Jews and the Jewish future. Hosted in the Firstrust Bank Club, generously donated by the Green Family, the evening captured the spirit of Philadelphia’s...
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October 16, 2025
David Rittberg is the Senior Director of the U.S. Jewish Grantmaking team at the Schusterman Family Philanthropies, where he oversees Jewish and Israel-related giving alongside foundation leaders and the Schusterman family. After 13 years at Schusterman, he still traces the origins of his career in Jewish philanthropy back to his Birthright Israel trip. David grew up in a family deeply...
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