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December 11, 2025

Atlanta Community Supports Birthright Israel at Temple Sinai

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Atlanta celebrated Birthright Israel’s 25 anniversary on December 9 with an inspiring evening led by Event Chairs and Atlanta Cabinet Co-Chairs Michelle and Rob Leven and Karen Shulman at Temple Sinai. The Levens recognized longtime champion Doug Ross and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, represented by CEO Renee Kutner, whose partnership strengthens Jewish life across the city. Guests heard...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

December 11, 2025

Miami Community Unites for Birthright Israel at the Rubell Museum

by Birthright Israel Foundation

More than 200 supporters gathered in Miami’s Rubell Museum on December 8 to celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel, led by Event Chairs Colleen and Richard Fain, Miami Cabinet Co-Chairs Jane Gold and Scott Srebnick, and with gratitude to hosts Michelle and Jason Rubell. Jane explained why she supports Birthright Israel: "Because nothing shapes Jewish identity like seeing Israel with...

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Leadership & Supporters

December 8, 2025

Birthright Israel: Why Our Community’s Support Matters Now More Than Ever

by Orit Gribetz

Reprinted from The Jewish Link. For decades, Birthright Israel has strengthened Jewish communities throughout the world. Since its founding in 1999, more than 900,000 young Jewish adults from 70 countries have traveled to Israel on life-changing educational journeys. And although the world has changed dramatically since those early years, Birthright Israel’s core mission has not: to give young Jews the...

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Krissie Sharman FEATURED V2
Alums Trip Highlights

November 13, 2025

Bringing Judaism to Life on a Birthright Israel Accessibility and Inclusion Trip

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Krissie Sharman, a young woman from Buffalo, New York, has built her life around kindness and community. “I like helping out people who are in need and having a hard time,” she said. Krissie volunteers at a local food pantry and with an animal rescue, caring for cats, dogs, and the occasional rabbit. She is close to her sister, Kristin,...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

November 13, 2025

Boca Raton Community Celebrates Birthright Israel at Broken Sound Club

by Birthright Israel Foundation

More than one hundred supporters and leaders of the Jewish community in Boca Raton, Florida, gathered at the Broken Sound Club to celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel and reaffirm their commitment to the Jewish future. The evening was co-chaired by Michelle Rebhun and Yael Epstein, with leadership and support from Pioneer Society Chair Louise Rubenfeld. Guests enjoyed cocktails, live...

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25th Anniversary Gala Blog FEATURED
Events Leadership & Supporters

November 7, 2025

Highlights From Birthright Israel's 25th Anniversary Gala in New York City

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel's 25th Anniversary Gala on November 3 in New York City was a defining moment for the Jewish people. We honored philanthropist Lynn Schusterman, whose vision and generosity have shaped generations. “If we keep Birthright Israel strong,” she said, “Birthright Israel will keep the Jewish people strong.” The night also marked the launch of our Generations Campaign, a bold...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

November 4, 2025

Birthright Israel Foundation Announces Generations Campaign at 25th Anniversary Gala

by Nira Dayanim

Reprinted from eJewishPhilanthropy. In 1999, with the lofty goal of bringing every young Jewish adult to Israel free of cost, the nascent Birthright Israel launched its first trip to the Jewish state. Over the next 25 years, the organization would bring over 900,000 young Jews from some 70 countries to Israel. Last night, at a gala marking a quarter century...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

October 29, 2025

Philadelphia Celebrates 25 Years of Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On October 22, 2025, more than 130 supporters, alumni, and community leaders gathered at Lincoln Financial Field to celebrate 25 years of Birthright Israel and the profound impact this life-changing program continues to have on young Jews and the Jewish future. Hosted in the Firstrust Bank Club, generously donated by the Green Family, the evening captured the spirit of Philadelphia’s...

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Hannah Birnbaum FEATURED
Alums Trip Highlights

October 22, 2025

Birthright Israel Helps the Jewish Family Find Each Other Again

by Hannah Birnbaum , 2025 Birthright Israel Alumna

I grew up in Seattle and live in D.C. now. I’m a legal assistant who’s interested in world history and birdwatching. When I was younger, my family wasn’t terribly observant. We'd observe Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah, have a Seder, and light a Chanukiah, but not much more than that. When I was fifteen, my parents got divorced, and my...

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