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Hebrew Order of David Fills Buses for Birthright Israel

July 11, 2023

Hebrew Order of David Fills Buses for Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

A fundraising campaign of the North American lodges of the Hebrew Order of David International, a Jewish fraternal organization, will enable 80 young Jewish adults — the equivalent of 2 buses — to participate in Birthright Israel, a 10-day experience in the Jewish state. It costs $4,500 to send each participant and $180,000 to send an entire bus (40 participants)....

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June 20, 2023

Highlights from Our 2023 Board Retreat to Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

From June 12-14, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation's Board of Directors gathered in Israel for a retreat where they had the opportunity to see our mission come to life. The Board enjoyed hearing those leading the educational strategy for Birthright Israel and meeting senior Israeli staff. Participants from Onward joined the Board for dinner, helping to build greater connection and understanding...

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Birthright Israel Foundation Appoints Elias Saratovsky as Next President & CEO

June 1, 2023

Birthright Israel Foundation Appoints Elias Saratovsky as Next President & CEO

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation today named Elias Saratovsky its next president and chief executive officer. Saratovsky will assume the role on September 1 after 21 years at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), where he served in successive leadership roles across the organization. He will succeed Israel “Izzy” Tapoohi, who is retiring at the end of the year. Saratovsky is...

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Begin, Einstein, and Maslow Helped Me Contextualize Birthright Israel

May 17, 2023

Begin, Einstein, and Maslow Helped Me Contextualize Birthright Israel

by Scott Friedman , Birthright Israel Alum & Donor

Scott Friedman is a Birthright Israel alum of the classic 10-day trip who is one of our most generous alum supporters. On a family trip to Israel with his wife Kara and children, Scott remembered the impact of his Birthright Israel trip and wanted to ensure young Jewish adults today receive the same experience he did. His gift to Birthright...

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Alyce & Phil de Toledo Host a Special Los Angeles Reception feat. Alum Eden Cohen

May 15, 2023

Alyce & Phil de Toledo Host a Special Los Angeles Reception feat. Alum Eden Cohen

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation board chair Phil de Toledo and his wife Alyce opened their home to our Los Angeles donors. Guests had the honor to hear from Los Angeles Leadership Cabinet Chair Simon Mendelson, Birthright Israel alum and Senior Advisor to Former Special Envoy Noa Tishby Eden Cohen and Phil de Toledo. Simon opened the...

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Birthright Israel: A Project of Great Importance to Israel & the Jewish People

April 25, 2023

Birthright Israel: A Project of Great Importance to Israel & the Jewish People

by Ambassador Gilad Erdan

As Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, my role is to defend the Jewish State in the international arena – and this is no trivial task. Each year, the UN condemns Israel more than all other countries in the world combined. Israel, the only liberal democracy in the Middle East, is singled out, held to absurd double standards, and targeted...

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Video: Holocaust Survivor Rena Quint's Story of Survival

April 16, 2023

Video: Holocaust Survivor Rena Quint's Story of Survival

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Every Birthright Israel experience incorporates a meaningful and well-contextualized encounter with the Shoah (Holocaust, from the Hebrew word for “catastrophe”), introducing its place in Jewish life and Israel and its relation to the Jewish narrative in today’s world. Many groups learn about the Holocaust by visiting Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. While at Yad Vashem or another approved...

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April 4, 2023

11 Jewish Podcasts to Listen to Right Now

by Birthright Israel Foundation

It's become the norm to consume information in the form of a podcast. Whether you're into news, comedy, storytelling, or what's happening in Israel, the best way to devour information is with your earbuds in and a podcast on. We have searched the world of Jewish and Israel-themed podcasts and curated this list for all our Birthright Israel fans. With...

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Tour Educator Noa Tadmor Inspires Atlanta's Jewish Community

March 30, 2023

Tour Educator Noa Tadmor Inspires Atlanta's Jewish Community

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation supporters in Atlanta hosted former IDF soldier, Israeli participant, and tour educator Noa Tadmor for two-inspiring days of impact. The events kicked off with a breakfast hosted by The Marcus Foundation, Inc., a staunch supporter of Birthright Israel's program and a leader in Jewish philanthropy in Atlanta. Yoni Kaiser-Blueth, Program Director at The Marcus Foundation, Inc., opened...

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Celebrating a Landmark Gift at the Jewish Funders Network Conference

March 29, 2023

Celebrating a Landmark Gift at the Jewish Funders Network Conference

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Monday, March 20, 2023, Birthright Israel hosted a special reception at the Jewish Funders Network international conference to celebrate a landmark gift from the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation and Bronfman Hauptman Family Foundation. The major multi-year gift was made in honor of their father (and father-in-law), Birthright Israel co-founder Charles Bronfman. The gift will enable Birthright Israel...

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