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An Incredible Night in LA with Ambassador Gilad Erdan

November 17, 2021

An Incredible Night in LA with Ambassador Gilad Erdan

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Thursday, November 11, 2021, Birthright Israel Foundation hosted a spectacular event, chaired by Alyce & Philip de Toledo, Dorit & Shawn Evenhaim, and Lexie & Michael Messinger, to benefit our mission in Los Angeles. We were honored to have as our keynote speaker, Ambassador of Israel to the United States and the United Nations, Ambassador Gilad Erdan on his...

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Miami Donors Learn the Importance of Birthright Israel at This Critical Moment

November 15, 2021

Miami Donors Learn the Importance of Birthright Israel at This Critical Moment

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, nearly 100 Miami donors joined Sharon and Howard Socol, Miami Leadership Council Co-Chairs, for a virtual event about the importance of Birthright Israel. The event was an evening of insight with Dr. Zohar Raviv to benefit Birthright Israel Foundation's mission. Dr. Raviv, International VP of Educational Strategy at Birthright Israel, in conversation with Howard Socol,...

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November 5, 2021

Ron Eichel Hosts an Evening of Inspiration in Atlanta for Birthright Israel Foundation

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, Birthright Israel Foundation hosted an evening of inspiration featuring alumna Erin Schrode and world-renowned Israeli classical violinist Sergiu Schwartz. Ron Eichel, local philanthropist and member of our Atlanta Leadership Cabinet, generously hosted the event. Nearly 80 Birthright Israel Foundation supporters heard Sergiu perform and Erin speak about her life-changing journey with Birthright Israel. .embed-container {...

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Birthright Israel Foundation Elects New Leadership for Board of Directors

October 19, 2021

Birthright Israel Foundation Elects New Leadership for Board of Directors

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Jewish Community Leader Philip de Toledo Appointed Chairman of the Board. Douglas M. Ross & Lori Komisar Named Vice Chairmen of the Board, Lawrence J. Cohen Appointed as Treasurer. Birthright Israel Foundation, the U.S. funding arm of Birthright Israel, is pleased to announce that Los Angeles based Jewish community lay leader and board member Philip de Toledo has been elected...

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October 19, 2021

How Colleen & Richard Fain Sow the Seeds of the Jewish Future with Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel is more than just a 10-day trip for our participants. It is a game-changer for the Jewish people: creating an entire generation of young Jewish adults who are connected to Israel and the Jewish community. This connection is a necessity for our people and a huge benefit to our more than 40,000 annual supporters. Each of these supporters...

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Event Highlights: 2021 Annual Long Island Celebration Featuring Elizabeth Savetsky

October 18, 2021

Event Highlights: 2021 Annual Long Island Celebration Featuring Elizabeth Savetsky

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Thursday, October 14, 2021, Birthright Israel Foundation hosted our annual Long Island event featuring Dr. Zohar Raviv, Birthright Israel's International VP of Educational Strategy and alumna and influencer Elizabeth Savetsky. Elizabeth inspired the group of philanthropists by sharing how Birthright Israel changed the trajectory of her life and led her to meet her husband, Dr. Ira Savetsky. MAKE A...

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August 30, 2021

Shana Tova from Southern California

by Michael Messinger , Chair, Los Angeles Leadership Council

Preparing for Rosh Hashanah and the High Holidays is a perfect time to reflect on and celebrate moments from the past year that matter. At Birthright Israel Foundation, the successful relaunch of our trips in the wake of both a global pandemic and conflict in Israel is one of those moments. Thanks to your belief and commitment to our mission,...

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August 27, 2021

Taking My Birthright Israel and Excel Experiences to the Next Level

by Avery Rosin , Birthright Israel Foundation Board Member

We recently had the chance to catch up with Avery Rosin, Birthright Israel and Birthright Israel Excel alumnus, who has recently taken on leadership roles in our organization both nationally on our Board of Directors and locally in his hometown of Los Angeles on our Leadership Cabinet. Avery’s commitment to our organization has been more than 10 years in the...

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August 20, 2021

San Diego's Kira Finkenberg Reflects on Her Incredible Summer of Staffing

by Birthright Israel Foundation

San Diego resident Kira Finkenberg understands the value of Jewish continuity and has dedicated most of her adult life to serving the NexGen community, holding board positions for five major Jewish organizations. Therefore, when she received a call asking if she’d be interested in staffing a Birthright Israel trip, it was only natural for Kira to say, “How soon do...

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10 Things Parents Say About Birthright Israel Trips

August 18, 2021

10 Things Parents Say About Birthright Israel Trips

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Is your child interested in going on a Birthright Israel trip? Have they discussed trip options with you or when they plan to go? For many of today's young Jews, a Birthright Israel trip is the first independent Jewish decision they make. Whether your child has discussed details of their upcoming journey with you or just said, "Hey mom, I'm...

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