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Birthright Israel Honors Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month
Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

February 8, 2022

Birthright Israel Honors Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Each February Jewish organizations worldwide unite to raise awareness and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions. In 2009, the Jewish Special Education International Consortium announced that February would officially be Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Birthright Israel Foundation is proud to celebrate JDAIM and its endeavors. How to Take Part...

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Why Parents Lisa & Hal Philipson Know Birthright Israel Instills Pride in Young Jews
Leadership & Supporters

January 25, 2022

Why Parents Lisa & Hal Philipson Know Birthright Israel Instills Pride in Young Jews

by Birthright Israel Foundation

When Lisa Philipson was growing up in Atlanta involvement in the Jewish community was seamless. She recalls the JCC being a center point of her childhood and BBYO the thing that every kid did. Plus, synagogues were always bustling with the young and the old. However, as the years went on, the Jewish community evolved and the younger generations became...

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Alums Leadership & Supporters

January 11, 2022

Top Podcasts Created by Birthright Israel Alumni

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Many of the names below may surprise you, but with 800,000+ trip participants, several of them have risen to fame, and a podcast comes with fame. The Birthright Israel alumni below cover various topics from entrepreneurship to art and comedy. We also have a roundup of the best Jewish and Israel-themed podcasts on the planet if you're looking for even...

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Onward Israel merges with Birthright as part of effort to appeal to new audiences
Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

January 5, 2022

Onward Israel merges with Birthright as part of effort to appeal to new audiences

by Faygie Holt

Two organizations that provide Israel experiences for Jewish young adults, Birthright Israel and Onward Israel, are announcing their merger this week with the goal of strengthening the relationship between Diaspora Jews worldwide and the Jewish state. “Since its inception, Birthright has evolved from solely the traditional 10-day trip to cater to the growing needs and interests of our participants, such...

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Sheldon Adelson (z”l): A Legacy Worth Leaving
Leadership & Supporters

January 2, 2022

Sheldon Adelson (z”l): A Legacy Worth Leaving

by Israel "Izzy" Tapoohi , President & CEO, Birthright Israel Foundation

It is hard to believe that a year has passed since we lost Sheldon (z’l). As we observe the yahrzeit (anniversary) of his death, while we are saddened by his absence, we must celebrate his life and the impact he has had on the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Nothing would make Sheldon Adelson prouder than watching the...

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The Polo Club of Boca Raton Hosts First Event to Benefit Birthright Israel
Events Leadership & Supporters

December 13, 2021

The Polo Club of Boca Raton Hosts First Event to Benefit Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Birthright Israel Foundation supporters joined us for our first event at The Polo Club in Boca Raton, FL. The evening was generously hosted by South Palm Beach County Leadership Cabinet Member Roz August. Those in attendance had the pleasure of hearing remarks from Dr. Zohar Raviv, International Vice President of Educational Strategy at Birthright Israel,...

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Alums Leadership & Supporters

November 29, 2021

Loren Brovarnik's 8 Ways to Support Birthright Israel on #GivingTuesday

by Loren Brovarnik , Birthright Israel Alumna

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that helps people and organizations transform their communities and worlds. That is why I'm partnering with Birthright Israel Foundation to help transform our Jewish world and the future of our people this Giving Tuesday. As many of you know, eight years ago, when I volunteered to lead a Birthright Israel trip, I met...

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An Incredible Night in LA with Ambassador Gilad Erdan
Events Leadership & Supporters

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
Events Leadership & Supporters

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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Alums Events Leadership & Supporters

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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