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A Charitable Gift Annuity Supports Organizations You Love and Your Loved Ones
Leadership & Supporters

February 19, 2025

A Charitable Gift Annuity Supports Organizations You Love and Your Loved Ones

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Supporting a Jewish organization that aligns with your core beliefs and values is an extremely rewarding proposition, but not if it comes at the expense of your children and grandchildren. Fortunately, at Birthright Israel Foundation, we offer a financial solution that lets you realize your philanthropic aspirations and support your family. With our Fund for the Jewish Future, you can...

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What Is a Charitable Trust and What Does It Mean to Birthright Israel Participants?
Leadership & Supporters

February 19, 2025

What Is a Charitable Trust and What Does It Mean to Birthright Israel Participants?

by Birthright Israel Foundation

What do Birthright Israel and charitable trusts have in common? They’re both gifts that keep on giving. The gift of Birthright Israel has changed the lives of more than 900,000 Jewish young adults since 1999, helping secure a vibrant future for generations of Jews to come. Charitable trusts offer you a financial solution that supports your values and your legacy....

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Benefits of Donating to Birthright Israel Foundation and the Fund for the Jewish Future
Alums Leadership & Supporters

February 19, 2025

Benefits of Donating to Birthright Israel Foundation and the Fund for the Jewish Future

by Birthright Israel Foundation

As the US fundraising arm for Birthright Israel trips, Birthright Israel Foundation aims to raise nearly $57 million every year to help nearly 50,000 Jewish young adults claim their birthright. This year, in celebration of our 25th anniversary, we've made a commitment to bring a minimum of 200,000 new participants to Israel by 2030. To help achieve this ambitious goal,...

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How Your Gift Can Become Your Legacy with the Fund for the Jewish Future
Leadership & Supporters

February 19, 2025

How Your Gift Can Become Your Legacy with the Fund for the Jewish Future

by Birthright Israel Foundation

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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Alums Events Leadership & Supporters

February 14, 2025

Birthright Israel Foundation Board and Alumni Gather in Sunny Isles Beach

by Birthright Israel Foundation

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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Leadership & Supporters

February 5, 2025

Birthright Israel Foundation Launches Fund for the Jewish Future

by Birthright Israel Foundation

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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Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

January 27, 2025

Why I Became Birthright Israel's Newest Regional Director

by Gideon Feit , Birthright Israel Regional Director for the Pacific Northwest

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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Events Leadership & Supporters

January 22, 2025

Birthright Israel Awards Distinguished Alumni in Houston

by Birthright Israel Foundation

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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Events Leadership & Supporters

November 23, 2024

Jewish Resilience Shines Bright at the Los Angeles Annual Event

by Birthright Israel Foundation

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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Events Leadership & Supporters

November 22, 2024

Miami Community Celebrates Sharon & Howard Socol's Decade of Leadership

by Birthright Israel Foundation

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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