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"Only One Home": A Song of Resilience After October 7th's Shadow
Alums Trip Highlights

December 28, 2023

"Only One Home": A Song of Resilience After October 7th's Shadow

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Following the October 7th attack, siblings Ally and Daniel Rodnunsky turned to music as a refuge and a way to express their solidarity with the Jewish community and Israel. "Only One Home," their powerful song born from pain, brings awareness to the tragedy while offering solace to those affected. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width:...

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Seeing Strength and Purpose in Times of Conflict: Irwin Siegel Revisits his Time in Israel
Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

December 26, 2023

Seeing Strength and Purpose in Times of Conflict: Irwin Siegel Revisits his Time in Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Israel holds a special place in the hearts of Irwin and Faye Siegel, supporters of Jewish causes. So, when their grandchildren returned from Birthright Israel trips over the years with eyes alight and stories of the vibrant Israeli culture and its unwavering spirit, it was like watching a familiar flame bloom brighter. The Siegel's recognized the transformative power of the...

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"Israel stitched friendships and memories forever woven into my Jewish identity"
Alums Trip Highlights

December 22, 2023

"Israel stitched friendships and memories forever woven into my Jewish identity"

by Nicole Lucas , 2022 Birthright Israel Alum

My name is Nicole Lucas; I am a Junior at Washington University in St. Louis (originally from Chicago) studying Global Health and Biology, hoping to become a physician. I am President of WashU’s AEPhi chapter, a research intern at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and a volunteer at senior centers running improv workshops with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. My parents have been involved...

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Hineini: My Quest to Embody and Find Humanity in War-Torn Israel
Alums Trip Highlights

December 21, 2023

Hineini: My Quest to Embody and Find Humanity in War-Torn Israel

by Andrea Rice , Birthright Israel Onward Volunteer

On October 7th, inhumane acts were committed against Israelis who, as a Jew, I consider extensions of my own family. These atrocities took place in a land that I consider a second home, the place where my soul resides. We have all experienced loss and heartbreak in our lives but on this day, something much deeper within me was broken,...

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United Under the Israeli Sun: How Birthright Israel Became a Beacon of Solidarity in 2023
Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

December 20, 2023

United Under the Israeli Sun: How Birthright Israel Became a Beacon of Solidarity in 2023

by Birthright Israel Foundation

In 2023, Birthright Israel witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of connection and resilience. Over 27,000 young Jewish adults embarked on transformative journeys, immersing themselves in Israel’s vibrant culture and rich history through our programs. These programs, be they the classic 10-day trip, Onward or Excel, were more than just sightseeing; they sparked personal growth and ignited a sense of belonging to...

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Video: Inside Birthright Israel Onward's Volunteer Program
Alums Trip Highlights

December 5, 2023

Video: Inside Birthright Israel Onward's Volunteer Program

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Following the horrific October 7th attack, Birthright Israel Onward invited alums of all Birthright Israel programs and any young Jewish adult aged 18-40 to apply to volunteer in Israel. This program invites Jewish young adults to participate in the shared value of Arvut Hadadit (mutual responsibility) through volunteerism. In the video below, we invite you to meet several of the...

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Video: How Young Jewish Adults Are Assisting Food Rescue Operations in Israel
Alums Trip Highlights

November 21, 2023

Video: How Young Jewish Adults Are Assisting Food Rescue Operations in Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Onward launched a volunteer program, the first of its kind, to assist Israel's food rescue operations during the Israel-Hamas war. Young Jewish adults, ages 18-40, are volunteering for two-week periods on Israeli farms and in agriculture centers. Within the first two weeks of launching the program, thousands of young Jewish adults applied. Many of the applicants are Birthright...

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Birthright Israel Taught Me About Jewish Unity and Connection
Alums Trip Highlights

November 20, 2023

Birthright Israel Taught Me About Jewish Unity and Connection

by Jared Stone , Birthright Israel Alum

Just a few months ago I was in Israel for the semester during a fraught time in Israeli history with the democratic debate and protests surrounding judicial reform. You see, participating in Birthright Israel inspired me to live and study in a Jewish environment that met how I identify with Judaism: an Israel that is bright, boisterous, and confident. Birthright...

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Birthright Israel Invites Alumni to Volunteer in Harvesting Abandoned Fields
Alums Trip Highlights

November 7, 2023

Birthright Israel Invites Alumni to Volunteer in Harvesting Abandoned Fields

by Matt Lebovic

NEW YORK — After sending 850,000 Diaspora young adults on free educational trips to the Jewish state, Taglit-Birthright Israel has invited alumni to return to Israel in order to harvest crops in the country’s center, the organization announced Monday. With the infrastructure to register masses of volunteers already in place, Birthright is recruiting alum for kibbutzim and moshavim in need...

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Physician Alums Volunteer with Magen David Adom in Israel
Alums Trip Highlights

November 2, 2023

Physician Alums Volunteer with Magen David Adom in Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel alums have been standing up for the Jewish community and showing their solidarity with Israel in many ways. It was no surprise to us to learn that when Magen David Adom Israel sought volunteers from the United States to assist with the war in Israel and help best equip the country’s needs through IL-USDocAID, that three out of...

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