February 19, 2025
How do you feel about the future of the Jewish people? Worried? Hopeful? Unsure? At Birthright Israel Foundation, we feel excited. We know the future will be bright, as long as we continue to raise funds in the US so that nearly 50,000 Jewish young adults get to experience Israel and its people every year. The life-changing, educational Birthright Israel...
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February 14, 2025
On February 10, the Birthright Israel Foundation Board Reception in Sunny Isles Beach, FL, brought together supporters, alumni, and leaders to celebrate Birthright Israel’s 25th anniversary and its lasting impact, recently confirmed by Brandeis University’s Jewish Futures Project. Hosted by Leslie Dezer and her family at the Bentley Residences Gallery, the evening featured inspiring remarks from Birthright Israel Foundation National...
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February 5, 2025
New York (February 3, 2025) -- Birthright Israel Foundation announces the launch of the Birthright Israel Fund for the Jewish Future, a legacy initiative aimed at growing its endowment, to ensure the transformative programs connecting young adults to their Jewish identity and Israel are available for generations to come. The Foundation is honored to announce that philanthropist and co-founder of...
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January 27, 2025
In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, Birthright Israel was one of the few bridges connecting Israelis to Jews in the Diaspora. Although the signature 10-day trips were paused, Birthright Israel quickly launched its Volunteer Program, offering participants like me a way to support kibbutzim affected by the war. Birthright Israel’s pivot deeply inspired me, prompting a career pivot...
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January 22, 2025
On January 16, 2025, Houston’s Jewish community gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Birthright Israel. Russ Robinson hosted the evening and explained why it's essential to support Birthright Israel now. With antisemitism on the rise, Birthright Israel is proven to help young Jews build confidence, resilience, and solidarity with their Jewish peers. We thank philanthropists Rhona and Bruce Caress...
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November 23, 2024
Our annual Los Angeles event on Tuesday, November 14, 2024, underscored the importance of our mission: strengthening Jewish identity and deepening connections to Israel among young people. In light of the challenges since October 7, passing the torch of Jewish pride, education, and resilience has never been more critical — especially on college campuses. Among our speakers were National Board...
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November 22, 2024
On November 17, 2024, the Miami Jewish philanthropic community gathered at the Rubell Museum for a special evening honoring Sharon and Howard Socol for their extraordinary decade of leadership as Miami Ambassador Council Co-Chairs of Birthright Israel. The event was an exciting celebration of Sharon and Howard’s dedication to ensuring a vibrant Jewish future by supporting Birthright Israel’s transformational programs....
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November 19, 2024
Longtime philanthropists Howard and Sharon Socol are all about the continuity of the Jewish people. Fundamental to that continuity, they say, is a connection to the land of Israel. Every summer for more than a decade, they've spent a month there. But, Howard said, "if you've never been to Israel, you can't understand it." Hence the Socols' commitment to sending...
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November 11, 2024
California-based real estate developer and investor Michael Koss has dedicated much of his life to supporting Jewish organizations and causes, with a clear, foundational philosophy guiding his leadership and charitable giving along the way. "My primary interest is in supporting efforts that sustain Jewish continuity," he said. As the principal and founder of Koss Real Estate Investments, Michael has served...
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November 5, 2024
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Birthright Israel Foundation hosted its Annual Philadelphia Regional Event at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, overlooking Independence National Historical Park. Upon entrance, guests were invited to grab a can of spray paint and contribute a design or message on our “graffiti wall,” a blank canvas evoking urban art in Jerusalem and Tel...
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