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Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

January 27, 2025

Why I Became Birthright Israel's Newest Regional Director

by Gideon Feit , Birthright Israel Regional Director for the Pacific Northwest

In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, Birthright Israel was one of the few bridges connecting Israelis to Jews in the Diaspora. Although the signature 10-day trips were paused, Birthright Israel quickly launched its Volunteer Program, offering participants like me a way to support kibbutzim affected by the war. Birthright Israel’s pivot deeply inspired me, prompting a career pivot...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

January 22, 2025

Birthright Israel Awards Distinguished Alumni in Houston

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On January 16, 2025, Houston’s Jewish community gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Birthright Israel. Russ Robinson hosted the evening and explained why it's essential to support Birthright Israel now. With antisemitism on the rise, Birthright Israel is proven to help young Jews build confidence, resilience, and solidarity with their Jewish peers. We thank philanthropists Rhona and Bruce Caress...

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Alums Trip Highlights

January 22, 2025

Yesterday’s Seedling is Tomorrow’s Tree

by Elora Sussan , 2024 Birthright Israel Alumna

“People who don’t know their past—their present is vague, and their future is a mystery,” my Birthright Israel madricha told us at Ben Gurion Airport. This not only became the theme of my trip, it resonated as the theme of my life and the enduring story of the Jewish nation. I was born in France to a traditional Sephardic family,...

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Alums Trip Highlights

January 7, 2025

Help Us Celebrate Our 25th Anniversary and Share Your Story!

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Since 1999, Birthright Israel has served its mission to bring Jewish young adults to Israel at absolutely no cost to them—regardless of their means, background, religious beliefs or practices, political views, sexual orientation, racial or gender identity, or disability status. All we ask of our participants is curiosity, an open mind, and an interest in exploring Israel and their Jewish...

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Events Holidays

December 30, 2024

Birthright Israel Volunteers Help the Green Pub Reopen on Hanukkah

by Birthright Israel Foundation

We recently shared the story of Itay Mevorach, the proprietor of the Green Pub, a beloved gathering spot in Kibbutz Nir Am, located in the Gaza envelope. Once a joyful place where couples met and friends came together, the Green Pub had been shuttered since its community suffered devastating losses on October 7th, when many of its regular patrons were...

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Alums Love Stories Trip Highlights

December 23, 2024

Falling In Love With Israel—And Each Other

by Dana Halpern and Zach Parilla , 2021 Birthright Israel Alumni

Dating in New York City in your mid-twenties is no easy task. People are looking for different things. It’s difficult to make a meaningful connection last longer than a few dates. We—Dana and Zach—both wanted to find someone who felt a strong connection to Israel and wanted to pass it on to their future family. We've loved Israel deeply throughout...

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Alums Trip Highlights

December 20, 2024

Why Would I Not Be Here?

by Baruch L. , 2024 Birthright Israel Volunteer

October 7th happened and honestly, what else could I do but help? I mean, really. I tried the whole tech company thing first. Remote support, helping companies whose employees got called up. It made sense on paper. I have the skills, they needed the help. But it felt... distant. Theoretical. Like I was playing at helping instead of actually helping....

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Events

December 18, 2024

Birthright Israel Honors Jewish Leader and Philanthropist Jeff Solomon

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On December 12, 2024, Birthright Israel Foundation and its friends and supporters gathered at the Harmonie Club in New York City to honor Dr. Jeffrey R. Solomon, beloved Jewish communal leader and Senior Advisor to Chasbro Investments, the family office of Charles Bronfman. It was a special evening filled with heartfelt tributes, inspiring testimonies, and a shared commitment to empowering...

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Trip Highlights

December 17, 2024

Highlights from Our Inspiring Winter Season

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The winter season has begun, and we’re thrilled to share the exciting journeys of our classic 10-day trip participants and volunteers who are already making memories and meaningful contributions in Israel. Classic 10-Day Trip: Participants hiked Masada at sunrise and toured Sderot, a community healing and rebuilding after October 7th. They visited the holy site of the Kotel, the Mount...

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December 11, 2024

Rising from the Ashes

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Itay Mevorach loved growing up in Jerusalem in the late nineties. His childhood was one of simple joys like playing soccer in the streets, and walking freely through neighborhoods shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. To Itay, Jerusalem felt like a little kibbutz—comfortable and safe. “It was a place where everyone knew everyone,” he said. “You felt at home wherever...

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