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Onward Israel merges with Birthright as part of effort to appeal to new audiences
Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

January 5, 2022

Onward Israel merges with Birthright as part of effort to appeal to new audiences

by Faygie Holt

Two organizations that provide Israel experiences for Jewish young adults, Birthright Israel and Onward Israel, are announcing their merger this week with the goal of strengthening the relationship between Diaspora Jews worldwide and the Jewish state. “Since its inception, Birthright has evolved from solely the traditional 10-day trip to cater to the growing needs and interests of our participants, such...

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The Best of Birthright Israel Trips: 2021 Highlights
Alums Trip Highlights

December 21, 2021

The Best of Birthright Israel Trips: 2021 Highlights

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The year 2021 came with its highs and lows, but for young Jewish adults, Birthright Israel was the peak. Despite a global pandemic, the trip prevailed and ensured the gift was there when young adults needed it most. Many signed up with a desire to reconnect with each other after long periods of isolation, while others were looking to see...

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Alums Trip Highlights

December 17, 2021

Meet Summer 2021 Birthright Israel Alumna Alana Wortsman

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Alana Wortsman is a summer 2021 Birthright Israel alum originally from Long Island, NY and today lives in South Florida. She's a lover of all things food, Pitbulls, horses, travel, broadway, and serving her community. She's worked for amazing organizations such as March of Dimes, the American Cancer Society, and Feeding South Florida. Currently, Alana is the Business Development Manager...

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Alums Trip Highlights

December 1, 2021

Birthright Israel Helped Me Discover and Become Part of the Jewish People

by Sam Olsen , 2021 Birthright Israel Alumnus

Israel has always been a bit of a mystery to me, and I know I am not alone in that. Israel is often misunderstood, even controversial. I’ve long wanted to answer the questions and share what I know, but first, I needed to learn, experience, and understand the answers myself. I grew up in a home where we celebrated Hanukkah...

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How Birthright Israel Gave Me the Passion to Stand Up for Israel
Alums Trip Highlights

November 16, 2021

How Birthright Israel Gave Me the Passion to Stand Up for Israel

by Isabel Allard , 2021 Birthright Israel Alumna

In summer 2021, I went on Birthright Israel, an opportunity I am forever thankful for. For a little background on myself: I grew up in Greenwich, CT – a very un-Jewish town with a Jewish mother and a Catholic father, and while we were lucky to be members of an amazing synagogue, I always craved a larger Jewish community. This...

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An Invisible Thread: The Unity of the Jewish People
Alums Trip Highlights

October 20, 2021

An Invisible Thread: The Unity of the Jewish People

by Jenna Barricklo , 2021 Birthright Israel Alumna

Picture this: a small, enthusiastic group of seven-year-olds. Each child has a large poster with a collage of a different Israeli city. Then, they take off flying around the room on their way to Israel. This was Hebrew School for me; I was incredibly lucky to grow up in a very active Jewish community with a plethora of Israeli Hebrew...

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How Birthright Israel Made the Impossible Possible: My Accessible Trip to Israel
Alums Trip Highlights

September 23, 2021

How Birthright Israel Made the Impossible Possible: My Accessible Trip to Israel

by Avery Schaefer , 2019 Accessibility Alumnus

I met a group of strangers at the airport, boarded the plane, and felt apprehensive and uncomfortable about my first trip abroad. Birthright Israel would also be the first time I would be in an environment where I did not speak the native language, which would become a source of discomfort in the first couple of days. I did, however,...

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