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Video: Holocaust Survivor Rena Quint's Story of Survival
Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

April 16, 2023

Video: Holocaust Survivor Rena Quint's Story of Survival

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Every Birthright Israel experience incorporates a meaningful and well-contextualized encounter with the Shoah (Holocaust, from the Hebrew word for “catastrophe”), introducing its place in Jewish life and Israel and its relation to the Jewish narrative in today’s world. Many groups learn about the Holocaust by visiting Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. While at Yad Vashem or another approved...

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Alums Leadership & Supporters

April 4, 2023

11 Jewish Podcasts to Listen to Right Now

by Birthright Israel Foundation

It's become the norm to consume information in the form of a podcast. Whether you're into news, comedy, storytelling, or what's happening in Israel, the best way to devour information is with your earbuds in and a podcast on. We have searched the world of Jewish and Israel-themed podcasts and curated this list for all our Birthright Israel fans. With...

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Tour Educator Noa Tadmor Inspires Atlanta's Jewish Community
Events Leadership & Supporters

March 30, 2023

Tour Educator Noa Tadmor Inspires Atlanta's Jewish Community

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation supporters in Atlanta hosted former IDF soldier, Israeli participant, and tour educator Noa Tadmor for two-inspiring days of impact. The events kicked off with a breakfast hosted by The Marcus Foundation, Inc., a staunch supporter of Birthright Israel's program and a leader in Jewish philanthropy in Atlanta. Yoni Kaiser-Blueth, Program Director at The Marcus Foundation, Inc., opened...

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Gables Club Lunch with Birthright Israel Tour Educator Noa Tadmor
Events

March 30, 2023

Gables Club Lunch with Birthright Israel Tour Educator Noa Tadmor

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation was graciously hosted by several donors at the Gables Club in Miami for an exclusive lunch featuring former IDF solider and tour educator Noa Tadmor. We are thankful to our host committee, Carolyn and Mel Miller, Nadine Foldes, Zelda Schwebel, Roz Berrin, Barbara Furman, Nedra Kalish, Dorothy and Aaron Podhurst, for making...

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Celebrating a Landmark Gift at the Jewish Funders Network Conference
Events Leadership & Supporters

March 29, 2023

Celebrating a Landmark Gift at the Jewish Funders Network Conference

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Monday, March 20, 2023, Birthright Israel hosted a special reception at the Jewish Funders Network international conference to celebrate a landmark gift from the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation and Bronfman Hauptman Family Foundation. The major multi-year gift was made in honor of their father (and father-in-law), Birthright Israel co-founder Charles Bronfman. The gift will enable Birthright Israel...

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Donors Lauren & Ilan Kempler Host Tour Educator Noa Tadmor & Alum Risa Shiman in Miami
Events Leadership & Supporters

March 28, 2023

Donors Lauren & Ilan Kempler Host Tour Educator Noa Tadmor & Alum Risa Shiman in Miami

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Monday, March 27, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation donors Lauren and Ilan Kempler hosted Israeli alum and tour educator Noa Tadmor to rally support for the classic 10-day trip. Lauren and Ilan opened the evening's program with touching remarks about their passion for the Jewish community and Israel. Local South Florida alum and donor Risa Shiman shared how her trip...

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Facing a New Challenge: 20,000 Young Jewish Adults Left Behind for Birthright Israel
Leadership & Supporters

March 28, 2023

Facing a New Challenge: 20,000 Young Jewish Adults Left Behind for Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Demand for the classic 10-day Birthright Israel trip is at an all-time high in our post-Covid world. Young Jewish adults are craving a sense of belonging, spaces where they feel safe to be Jewish, and, most of all, an opportunity to see Israel for themselves. As an organization, we were thrilled when we received 32,000 applications for our summer 2023...

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Poll: Why Do You Support Birthright Israel Foundation?
Alums Leadership & Supporters

March 14, 2023

Poll: Why Do You Support Birthright Israel Foundation?

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation is fortunate to have supporters throughout the United States dedicated to helping provide young Jewish adults with transformative Israel experiences. Especially during this crucial time when 20,000 young Jews are waitlisted for the 10-day trip. Many of our donors give so that the next generation forms unbreakable bonds with the land and people of Israel while further...

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Mei Sze & Jeff Greene Host an Awe-Inspiring Philanthropic Event for Palm Beach
Events Leadership & Supporters

March 10, 2023

Mei Sze & Jeff Greene Host an Awe-Inspiring Philanthropic Event for Palm Beach

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Wednesday, March 9, Mei Sze and Jeff Greene hosted Birthright Israel Foundation's annual Palm Beach event for an awe-inspiring evening celebrating the impact of the classic 10-day educational experience. Our Palm beach supporters were excited to hear from Jeff Greene on the importance of education for today's youth and Jewish young adults and a Birthright Israel update from the...

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