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Events Leadership & Supporters

July 31, 2023

Barbara & Richard Silverman Host Dr. Zohar Raviv and Birthright Israel Participant Adela Cojab in Chicago

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Thursday, July 27, 2023, philanthropists Barbara & Richard Silverman opened their Chicago home to fellow Birthright Israel Foundation supporters and those interested in the program. The event focused on rallying support for Birthright Israel programs and the 20,000 young Jewish adults waitlisted for the classic 10-day trip. MAKE A GIFT NOW Barbara & Richard began the evening with beautiful...

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Meet Tour Educator & Former IDF Officer Moshe Linetsky
Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

July 27, 2023

Meet Tour Educator & Former IDF Officer Moshe Linetsky

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel tour educator Moshe Linetsky will be visiting the US on behalf of Birthright Israel Foundation this year to meet with supporters regarding the educational programming of the classic 10-day trip. Moshe is a licensed Israeli Tour Educator, geopolitical speaker, and former IDF Officer who has years of experience in helping young Jewish adults better understand Israel. His involvement...

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Donors From Across the Country Join Jill & Jay Bernstein in Aspen
Events Leadership & Supporters

July 26, 2023

Donors From Across the Country Join Jill & Jay Bernstein in Aspen

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Monday, July 24, 2023, philanthropists Jill & Jay Bernstein hosted Birthright Israel Foundation donors from across the country for an evening of support in Aspen, CO. Jill & Jay Bernstein have been staunch supporters of Birthright Israel Foundation in Palm Beach for years and were joyed to rally support for the program in Aspen. They were joined by fellow...

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Lindsay & Alex Shapses Inspire Fellow Alums to Pay It Forward
Alums Leadership & Supporters

July 24, 2023

Lindsay & Alex Shapses Inspire Fellow Alums to Pay It Forward

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Lindsay and Alex Shapses' Birthright Israel trips had an everlasting impact on each of them. In recent years, especially as the demand for the classic 10-day trip is at an all-time high, Alex and Lindsay have made Birthright Israel Foundation a priority. Alex Shapses is an active member of the Long Island Leadership Cabinet, where he works with fellow lay...

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Schneider-Lesser Family Endows Birthright Israel's Social Diversity Module
Leadership & Supporters

July 17, 2023

Schneider-Lesser Family Endows Birthright Israel's Social Diversity Module

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The Schneider Lesser family is making a transformational endowment gift to the Birthright Israel Foundation to fund the Birthright Israel Social Diversity Module, a program that educates tens of thousands of Jewish young adults each year about the true face of Israel, in which Jews, Arabs, and other ethnic groups live and work together. The gift is part of a...

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Hebrew Order of David Fills Buses for Birthright Israel
Leadership & Supporters

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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Leadership & Supporters

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
Alums Leadership & Supporters

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
Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

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
Events Leadership & Supporters

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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