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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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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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