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Ronnie Pertnoy Opens the Next Chapter of Birthright Israel Foundation in Palm Beach
Leadership & Supporters

February 20, 2023

Ronnie Pertnoy Opens the Next Chapter of Birthright Israel Foundation in Palm Beach

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Now in its 10th year, Birthright Israel Foundation's Palm Beach Leadership Cabinet is entering a new era and is ready to lead the country in rallying support for Birthright Israel. As 2023 trip registration closed early due to the increase of applicants, which was up by 68%, and the 30% increase in cost per participant, the number of spots available...

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“Because of Birthright Israel, Judaism is completely infused throughout my life.”
Alums Trip Highlights

February 10, 2023

“Because of Birthright Israel, Judaism is completely infused throughout my life.”

by Steffi Beigh , Birthright Israel Alum & Staffer

Words cannot describe how dear Birthright Israel is to my heart. To understand why I have to give you context about me and my childhood. I grew up in Buckhead, an Atlanta neighborhood, and as close I was to the Jewish community, I had zero Judaism in my upbringing. I'm a sixth-generation Russian Orthodox Jew, but within the last two...

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Sharon & Simon Mendelson: The Birthright Israel Cohort is Our Future
Leadership & Supporters

February 8, 2023

Sharon & Simon Mendelson: The Birthright Israel Cohort is Our Future

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation had the pleasure of speaking with donors Sharon and Simon Mendelson about their philanthropy and love of Israel. Simon, the newly elected Chair of Birthright Israel Foundation's Los Angeles Leadership Cabinet, looks forward to growing the network of supporters in his community. Sharon, whose mother is an 8th-generation Israeli, knows how special of a place Israel can...

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Birthright Israel’s education committee: Still updating after all these years
Leadership & Supporters

February 8, 2023

Birthright Israel’s education committee: Still updating after all these years

by Gil Troy , Chair, Birthright Israel's International Education Committee

As one of the greatest Jewish educational interventions since the day school, the summer camp, the Zionist movement, the yeshiva and the Talmud itself, Taglit-Birthright Israel is often targeted. Critics stereotype Birthright’s Israel trips as the Jewish world’s big, fat, mindless, propagandistic frat party. But the caricatures clash: faultfinders have to choose between bashing Birthright Israel as a mindless romp...

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Leadership & Supporters

February 6, 2023

Izzy Tapoohi to Retire as President & CEO of Birthright Israel Foundation

by Birthright Israel Foundation

New York, NY — Birthright Israel Foundation President & CEO, Israel "Izzy" Tapoohi, announced that he will be retiring in December 2023. Izzy is committed to providing BRIF the time necessary to conduct a thorough search for his successor and to ensuring a smooth transition of leadership. "The last six years at Birthright Israel Foundation have been tremendously rewarding, both...

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Atlanta's Bryan Lewis Talks All Things Birthright Israel
Leadership & Supporters

February 3, 2023

Atlanta's Bryan Lewis Talks All Things Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Bryan Lewis, a long-time supporter of Birthright Israel Foundation in Atlanta and a Birthright Israel parent, recently sat down with us to discuss the importance of firsthand Israel experiences and paying it forward. Bryan participated in the Foundation's donor mission this past summer, where he had the opportunity to meet participants of Birthright Israel and Onward. His son, Daniel, was...

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Meet Birthright Israel Alum & Supporter Brett Cooper
Alums Trip Highlights

February 1, 2023

Meet Birthright Israel Alum & Supporter Brett Cooper

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Brett Cooper is a 2009 Birthright Israel alum and Birthright Israel Foundation donor. He learned from his grandfather, Milton Cooper, that philanthropy is a must, as is taking care of the Jewish people. As parents, Brett and his wife Michelle hope that by paying it forward and helping other young Jews claim their birthright, they are making the world a...

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Birthright Israel Announces That Summer Trips From US & Canada Are Full, Forcing an Early Closing
Leadership & Supporters

January 31, 2023

Birthright Israel Announces That Summer Trips From US & Canada Are Full, Forcing an Early Closing

by Birthright Israel Foundation

New York — Birthright Israel announced that registration for summer’s 10-day educational experience in the Jewish state will close today, January 30th, due to elevated demand following the organization’s recent announcement of a reduction in the number of participants due to a 30% rise in cost per participant as a result of inflation. The organization reached its summer 2023 limit...

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