July 12, 2023
Madeline Beard is a 2017 Birthright Israel alum who currently lives in Denver, CO. She grew up in Texas, went to school in DC, lived in NYC, and had a stint in Kentucky while working on a political campaign. She currently works as a Project Lead for TinyWins, a remote-first strategy and design agency. Outside of work, she loves staying...
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July 11, 2023
Birthright Israel participant Susana Szegedi shares her savory blintz recipe inspired by her time in Tzfat on the trip. She describes being in the middle of a bazaar and seeing a man making blintzes and filling them with mouthwatering ingredients. Instead of the traditional sweet filling, this recipe takes a more savory approach and uses goat cheese, arugula, and watercress...
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July 11, 2023
A fundraising campaign of the North American lodges of the Hebrew Order of David International, a Jewish fraternal organization, will enable 80 young Jewish adults — the equivalent of 2 buses — to participate in Birthright Israel, a 10-day experience in the Jewish state. It costs $4,500 to send each participant and $180,000 to send an entire bus (40 participants)....
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July 10, 2023
As a 98.9% Ashkenazi Jewish individual growing up in Los Angeles, I always felt a connection to my culture and religion. From attending reform Jewish ceremonies within my family to spending summers at a Jewish sleepaway camp in Malibu, my exposure to Israel was limited to what I learned from others. However, as life got busier with sports and college,...
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July 3, 2023
On the first day of school, nearly every year, each of my classes handed out the infamous questionnaire designed to introduce students to one another. Everybody is aware of the daunting feelings brewing inside of the person whose turn is approaching as they prepare to compile brief answers about their personal lives and interests. “Where are you from? What is...
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June 29, 2023
When people talk about their Birthright Israel success stories, you’ll usually hear about someone who had no previous connection to Israel returning with a newfound love for their homeland. My Birthright Israel experience, however, instilled in me a sense of responsibility to stand up for its existence. In 2019, I filed a lawsuit against NYU for failing to protect its...
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June 28, 2023
Whether you have had the life-changing opportunity to visit Israel or not, you most likely have heard of these incredible places in the quiz below. Take the quiz to see how well you know these renowned places in the Jewish homeland. From Jerusalem to Eilat, Israel is full of heartwarming and eye-opening experiences that warm the hearts of our Birthright...
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June 22, 2023
On June 15, 2023, Birthright Israel parents and donors Betsy and David Krantz hosted our first-ever event in Cleveland, OH, at their home. Betsy and David rallied the Cleveland community in support of Birthright Israel Foundation and, through their generosity, showed how crucial the program is to the next generation. The evening featured welcoming remarks from Betsy Krantz, who shared...
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June 20, 2023
From June 12-14, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation's Board of Directors gathered in Israel for a retreat where they had the opportunity to see our mission come to life. The Board enjoyed hearing those leading the educational strategy for Birthright Israel and meeting senior Israeli staff. Participants from Onward joined the Board for dinner, helping to build greater connection and understanding...
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June 15, 2023
Katie Spector is originally from Northeast Ohio and lives in Cincinnati today. She is the Director of Engagement at the Hillel at Miami University in Ohio. She's passionate about providing Jewish students a place to find their Jewish identity and creating spaces where all Jewish students are welcome. When she isn't working, she is either crocheting, reading a book, or...
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