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Leadership & Supporters

November 19, 2024

Securing the Future of the Jewish People: Sharon & Howard Socol Make a Legacy Gift

by Birthright Israel Foundation

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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Leadership & Supporters

November 11, 2024

Sustaining Jewish Continuity Through Planned Giving: Corie & Michael Koss

by Birthright Israel Foundation

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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Events Leadership & Supporters

November 5, 2024

Inspiring Stories and Graffiti at Birthright Israel Foundation’s Annual Philadelphia Event

by Birthright Israel Foundation

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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Thank You to Our Donors for a Transformative 2024
Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

November 4, 2024

Thank You to Our Donors for a Transformative 2024

by Birthright Israel Foundation

While the High Holidays felt different this year, we hope you were able to spend meaningful time with loved ones, as we pray for a peaceful year ahead. We at Birthright Israel Foundation are more committed than ever to ensuring the health and vitality of the Jewish people by investing in the younger generation. We cultivate proud, resilient, conscientious young...

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Birthright Israel Parent Michelle Ahdoot: Building Strength and Unity
Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

September 26, 2024

Birthright Israel Parent Michelle Ahdoot: Building Strength and Unity

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Activist and mother Michelle Ahdoot is an alumna of one of Birthright Israel’s very first pilot trips in the mid 1990s, when founders and philanthropists Charles Bronfman and Michael Steinhardt first conceived of the program. Fast-forward a few decades, and it’s “full circle,” said Ahdoot, now Director of Programming and Strategy at End Jew Hatred, a grassroots Jewish civil rights...

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Alums Events Leadership & Supporters

September 18, 2024

Inspiring Stories: Alumni Voices at Our Evening in Scarsdale

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Tuesday, September 18, 2024, we gathered together in Scarsdale at the home of Robin & Jerry Silk for a spectacular evening in celebration and support of Birthright Israel Foundation. The energy and passion were truly inspiring! It was a great reminder of how important it is for us to continue to pass the torch of Jewish resilience from one...

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Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

August 22, 2024

Quiz: How Well Do You Really Know the Foundation That Funds Birthright Israel?

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation plays a crucial role in providing life-changing experiences for young Jewish adults around the world. Our dedication to fostering connections to Jewish heritage and the land of Israel has impacted countless lives. But how much do you really know about our work and the programs we support? This quiz will test your knowledge on Birthright Israel Foundation's...

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Witnessing Resilience: Birthright Israel Foundation's 2024 Donor Mission Experience
Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

June 28, 2024

Witnessing Resilience: Birthright Israel Foundation's 2024 Donor Mission Experience

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation's June 2024 Donor Mission to Israel was an unforgettable experience. The mission highlighted the impact of Birthright Israel’s programs and how the educational components of the trip have shifted since October 7th. Mission attendees interacted with hundreds of Birthright Israel participants from the 10-day trip, Onward, the Volunteer program, and Excel. They shared dismal stories about the...

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Shirin Yadegar Interviews Elias Saratovsky: Foundation President and CEO
Events Leadership & Supporters

June 12, 2024

Shirin Yadegar Interviews Elias Saratovsky: Foundation President and CEO

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Earlier this week, Shirin Yadegar, the founder of LA Mom Magazine and a Birthright Israel parent, hosted an insightful Instagram Live with Elias Saratovsky, President and CEO of Birthright Israel Foundation. Their conversation delved into the critical significance of immersive Israel experiences for today's young Jewish adults. Against the backdrop of rising challenges such as antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on...

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BDS Is a Trojan Horse. Their Real Goal Is Far More Dangerous.
Leadership & Supporters

May 30, 2024

BDS Is a Trojan Horse. Their Real Goal Is Far More Dangerous.

by Elias Saratovsky , President and CEO, Birthright Israel Foundation

After 20 years of activism across the country, anti-Israel groups appear to be one step closer to achieving their stated goal of forcing universities to boycott, divest and sanction (BDS) Israel. All across the country, schools are capitulating to the demands of protesters waving flags of Hamas and Hezbollah. The protests have been led by students and professional activists in...

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