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February 5, 2021

Unique and Easy Hamantaschen Recipes for Everyone

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The one thing everybody looks forward to on Purim is eating hamantaschen. This is why we're partnering with Birthright Israel alumna and chef Alexis Sicklick to bring you unique and easy hamantaschen recipes. Keep scrolling for Chef Sicklick's Blackberry Mojito and Delicata Squash hamantaschen recipes. History of Hamantaschen Hamantaschen are known for their unique triangle shape representing the 3-corners of...

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Trip Highlights

December 28, 2020

Embracing Jewish Heritage Across Generations, in Israel and at Home

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Though more and more young Jews these days are conflicted about their heritage and faith, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z’’l was optimistic about the future of the Jewish people. “We are super-resilient people,” said the respected spiritual leader. “The more pressure we’ve been under, the stronger we’ve become.” Take Israel, for example. The Jewish State has faced unrelenting threats to...

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15 Ways Birthright Israel Exposes Participants to Life in Israel
Alums Trip Highlights

December 7, 2020

15 Ways Birthright Israel Exposes Participants to Life in Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel participants are typically pretty clueless about life in Israel before their trip. They return from the Middle East with a visceral connection to the Jewish State and these 15 lessons on life in Israel. Life in Israel is modern ... When alumnus Nathan Lightman claimed his birthright, he was surprised to find that the streets of Tel Aviv...

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Exploring Scientific Innovations Within Jewish Organizations
Trip Highlights

November 20, 2020

Exploring Scientific Innovations Within Jewish Organizations

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation has helped more than 800,000 Jewish young adults claim their birthright. From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, and many destinations in between, those who sign up for this free trip are wholly immersed in Israeli life, values, culture, history, and heritage. While there is much to do and see in Israel, one of the biggest eye-openers for participants...

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Alums Trip Highlights

November 9, 2020

Meet Israeli Birthright Israel Alumni: Liora Mara & Guy Richards

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The Birthright Israel experience equally benefits young Jewish adults from the Diaspora and Israeli participants, known as Mifgashim. For many young Israelis, Birthright Israel provides an opportunity to understand Jewish life outside of Israel. More so, the 10-day experience allows them to see their country through someone else's eyes, which furthers their appreciation for their home. To date, more than...

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What Birthright Israel Participants Have in Common with Young Israelis
Alums Trip Highlights

October 14, 2020

What Birthright Israel Participants Have in Common with Young Israelis

by Birthright Israel Foundation

It may seem like Israeli and American Jews are worlds apart, but as Mifgash Shavit Rootman learned during Birthright Israel, we actually have a lot in common. When he stood with his group at Mt. Herzl, where fallen soldiers are buried in Jerusalem, he met another participant, an American Navy veteran. The two bonded over their reasons for service (Rootman...

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5 Ways Birthright Israel Helps You Embrace Your Jewish Heritage
Alums Trip Highlights

October 8, 2020

5 Ways Birthright Israel Helps You Embrace Your Jewish Heritage

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel is truly a gift that keeps on giving. The Jewish young adults who we send on this free trip to the holy land return with a lifetime connection to their Jewish heritage. “I fell in love with Israel, the people, the culture, and what it stands for,” said Birthright Israel alumna Holly Millet. “I made Israeli friends, saw...

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Understanding the Role of Birthright Israel in Jewish American Culture
Leadership & Supporters

September 30, 2020

Understanding the Role of Birthright Israel in Jewish American Culture

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Something magical happens when Jewish young adults decide to claim their birthright. They journey to Israel with few or no ties to their Jewishness, yet return with a powerful connection to their homeland and heritage. Most U.S. alumni end up embracing Jewish American culture in their daily lives. The cultural landscape of American Jewry looks different today than it did...

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New Year, Blank Slate? Not for Us.
Holidays

September 10, 2020

New Year, Blank Slate? Not for Us.

by Rabbi Emily Hyatt , Associate Rabbi • Temple Emanuel

Rosh Hashanah is first referred to in our texts as Yom HaZikaron - the Day of Remembrance. It is not until the Talmud that the idea of the “new year” is even associated with the day, and liturgically speaking, many of our prayers describe Rosh Hashanah as one of memory - a reflection on the past rather than an aspiration...

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