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Alums Trip Highlights

September 1, 2022

Birthright Israel Excel: "This summer made me realize that I cannot remain passive as a Jewish community member"

by Isaac Goldman , Birthright Israel Excel Fellow

Having attended Jewish day schools in the Atlanta area through high school, I learned all about Israel in the classroom — the history of the Western Wall, the wonders of the Dead Sea, and occasionally the complexities of Middle Eastern conflict. I even had the chance to visit the typical Israeli attractions during each of my two visits before summer...

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Meet Atlanta Native & Onward Israel Alum Abbie Barkan
Alums Trip Highlights

September 1, 2022

Meet Atlanta Native & Onward Israel Alum Abbie Barkan

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Abbie Barkan was fortunate to participate in Onward Israel this past summer. Recently, Birthright Israel announced its merger with Onward Israel. Birthright Israel Foundation is lucky to make experiences like Abbie's possible for young Jews in Atlanta and around the country. Below you will learn more about Abbie's Onward Israel internship and time living in Israel. Q&A with Abbie Barkan...

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Alums Trip Highlights

August 23, 2022

Eric Kenyon Opens Up About Reconnecting to Judaism on Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Eric Kenyon is a 2022 Birthright Israel alum currently living in Columbus, Ohio, who wanted to take advantage of a free trip to Israel. However, like countless others, Eric quickly realized this trip was turning out to be life-changing. Eric’s wife and son convinced him that spending two weeks away was a good idea, and he is grateful that they...

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Alums Trip Highlights

August 14, 2022

Going on Birthright Israel Was All My Dad's Idea

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Ted Rosner is a 2022 Birthright Israel alumnus from Westchester County, New York. He grew up in an interfaith family and was excited to participate in the program to learn more about his Jewish roots. Before his Birthright Israel trip, Ted worked at the Cato Institute as a Development intern, which he enjoyed very much. He graduated from Sacred Heart...

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Alums Trip Highlights

July 26, 2022

Mike Boulrice Takes a Deep Dive Into His Jewish Heritage & More on Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Alumnus Mike Boulrice did not discover his Jewish heritage until adulthood and through Birthright Israel's targetted advertising, learned of the trip's pilot program for 27-32-year-olds. Mike quickly signed up, despite opposition on social media for traveling to Israel, and began a deep dive into his Jewish heritage. Q&A with Mike Boulrice What inspired you to sign up for a Birthright...

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Alums Trip Highlights

July 25, 2022

Video: Accessibility Participant Adam Shapiro Shares His Birthright Israel Experience

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Adam Shapiro is a 2022 Birthright Israel alumnus who participated in an accessibility trip for those on the Autism spectrum. In the video and interview below, you'll meet Adam and hear why he loved his Birthright Israel experience and what he learned while in Israel. .embed-container { margin: 30px auto 40px auto; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;...

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Birthright celebrates 800,000 participants since it began
Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

July 14, 2022

Birthright celebrates 800,000 participants since it began

by Zvika Klein

More than 3,000 enthusiastic attendees gathered on Wednesday for an extravaganza, known as the Birthright Israel Mega Event, which caps each summer’s gathering of the organization’s trips to Israel. Yet this event was more special than usual, marking as it did the return, after a two-year break due to the coronavirus crisis, of the free summer trips to Israel for...

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Alums Trip Highlights

July 7, 2022

Texas A&M Student Noah Friedman Talks Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Noah Friedman is a 2022 Birthright Israel alumnus from San Antonio, TX. He is currently a sophomore chemistry major at Texas A&M University. At campus, Noah is a leader at the Hillel and is also involved with MOVE Texas, a progressive grassroots student organization focused on increasing voter registration. Noah is outspoken on issues that face the Jewish community, and...

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