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Staying Connected with Jewish Friends Long After a Birthright Israel Trip
Alums Trip Highlights

July 15, 2021

Staying Connected with Jewish Friends Long After a Birthright Israel Trip

by Birthright Israel Foundation

While everyone’s a bundle of nerves about meeting new people and making Jewish friends before their Birthright Israel trip, the fear quickly melts away when they instantly connect with their group. The 40 or so Jewish young adults from throughout the Diaspora and Israel grow as close as family as they embrace their homeland and heritage on this life-changing trip....

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Meet Former IDF Paratrooper and Birthright Israel Alumnus Aaron
Alums Trip Highlights

June 29, 2021

Meet Former IDF Paratrooper and Birthright Israel Alumnus Aaron

by Birthright Israel Foundation

2017 Birthright Israel alumnus Aaron from Massachusetts, always knew he wanted to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and took advantage of the trip to further his desire to defend Israel and the Jewish people. Aaron returned home after Birthright Israel to finish his degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering before returning to Israel. In Israel, he became a...

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Video: Meet the Israelis Who Make Birthright Israel a Life-Changing Experience
Trip Highlights

June 24, 2021

Video: Meet the Israelis Who Make Birthright Israel a Life-Changing Experience

by Birthright Israel Foundation

This summer, Birthright Israel is back and Israelis everywhere are saying Bruchim Habaim: "Welcome Home." As trips resume after a pause due to the pandemic, young Jews in the Diaspora are not the only ones ready for the journey — Israelis are too! They play a crucial role in the Birthright Israel experience, from El Al flight attendant Ortal, to...

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Alums Trip Highlights

June 18, 2021

Father's Day Wisdom from Birthright Israel Alumnus Alexei Brovarnik of 90 Day Fiancé

by Birthright Israel Foundation

This Father’s Day, we’re excited to feature an exclusive interview with Birthright Israel alumnus Alexei Brovarnik. Alexei participated in Birthright Israel in 2013, where he met Loren née Goldstone, who would eventually become his wife. The couple fell in love during their trip and would go on to have the most famous Birthright Israel love story in the program's 21-year...

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Developing a Taste for Israeli Food: A Perk of Birthright Israel
Food Trip Highlights

June 9, 2021

Developing a Taste for Israeli Food: A Perk of Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

There’s no tastier perk on a Birthright Israel trip than the opportunity to eat authentic Israeli food. One bite of falafel and most participants are hooked. The 10-day trip completely immerses the group in the local flavors—entirely foreign fare for many participating Jewish young adults. “At home, my diet consists of chicken fingers and pasta, with the occasional vegetable thrown...

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Alums Trip Highlights

June 8, 2021

Meet LGBTQ+ Birthright Israel Alumnus Alex Lin-Goldsmith

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Alex Lin-Goldsmith participated in Birthright Israel over 10 years ago and says he's still reaping the benefits of his trip. Like many LGBTQ+ participants, Alex discovered Israel's diverse culture and got an inside look at the country's LGBTQ+ community. From then on, he made lifelong friends and frequently spoke about his experience. In the years following his trip, Alex met...

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Easing Fears About Going on the Birthright Israel Trip Alone
Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

June 3, 2021

Easing Fears About Going on the Birthright Israel Trip Alone

by Birthright Israel Foundation

We often hear that some Jewish young adults feel apprehensive when they first learn about Birthright Israel, but we promise this trip to the Jewish homeland isn’t too good to be true. The reason the trip costs nothing to participants is that it is a gift that keeps on giving. Every single Jewish young adult who claims their birthright helps...

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Birthright Israel Resumes: Video of the First Trip to Israel
Trip Highlights

May 24, 2021

Birthright Israel Resumes: Video of the First Trip to Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel is excited to announce their first group arrived in Israel on May 24, 2021, after a long postponement due to COVID-19. Young Jewish adults from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Florida, Texas, and several other states were the first to partake in this life-changing journey. They were also joined by two Birthright Israel staff members known as Madrichim....

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