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How My Birthright Israel Trip Encouraged Me to Motivate Other Jews on Campus to Get Involved
Alums Trip Highlights

January 12, 2023

How My Birthright Israel Trip Encouraged Me to Motivate Other Jews on Campus to Get Involved

by Grace Murphy , 2022 Birthright Israel Alum

My name is Grace, and I am a freshman studying biomedical engineering at Cal Poly and am originally from the Chicago suburbs. In my free time, I enjoy running, weight lifting, crocheting, watching Youtube, listening to music, and spending time with friends. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to go on Birthright Israel because it...

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Q&A with Birthright Israel & Moishe House Community Member Sarah Feldman
Alums Trip Highlights

January 11, 2023

Q&A with Birthright Israel & Moishe House Community Member Sarah Feldman

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Sarah Feldman is a 2022 Birthright Israel alum who lives in the heart of the Silicon Valley tech hub. She studied computer science engineering and holds an MBA in Finance. She presently works at Google, where she drives their engineering programs. She is involved with J Leaders and the local Nob Hill Moishe House. Outside of her Jewish passions. Sarah...

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Birthright Israel Love Story: Rachel & Justin Fishman
Alums Love Stories

January 3, 2023

Birthright Israel Love Story: Rachel & Justin Fishman

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Rachel and Justin Fishman met on their Birthright Israel trip in 2006. Neither of them thought they'd fall in love in a mere ten days. However, they did, and their experience still impacts them years later. Today, Rachel and Justin live in the Queen Village section of Philadelphia, PA, with their three children. All three of their kids play travel...

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Birthright Israel & Onward Israel Empowered Me to Teach Others About Israel
Alums Trip Highlights

December 26, 2022

Birthright Israel & Onward Israel Empowered Me to Teach Others About Israel

by Tori Shiver , 2018 Birthright Israel Alumna

I was given the foundation of a strong Jewish identity in my small but tight-knit Jewish community in San Antonio, Texas. Wherever I go, I am proud to wear my Magen David because I am grounded in my beliefs. I knew I wanted to make my connection to Israel my own, though, and that is why I embarked on my...

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Events Leadership & Supporters

December 19, 2022

Lynne & Howard Halpern Host Birthright Israel Foundation's 2022 Boca & Delray Reception

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Our warmest thanks to all who were able to join us on Thursday, December 15 for our 2022 Birthright Israel Foundation Boca Raton and Delray Beach Major Gift Event. We'd like to personally thank our hosts, Lynne & Howard Halpern, for opening their beautiful home. We'd also like to thank Andrea & Mike Leven, and Lynne & Howard, for their...

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Pop Quiz: Can You Name That Jewish Food?
Food

December 12, 2022

Pop Quiz: Can You Name That Jewish Food?

by Birthright Israel Foundation

What is your favorite Jewish food? Is it latkes with sour cream, falafel stuffed in pita covered with tahini, or a hot bowl of matzo ball soup? If you are like most Birthright Israel participants, your variety of Jewish foods expands once you've been to Israel. You start to get a taste for hummus, kibbeh, and shawarma, to name a...

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22 Things Young Jews Said About Their 2022 Birthright Israel Trips
Alums Trip Highlights

December 8, 2022

22 Things Young Jews Said About Their 2022 Birthright Israel Trips

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The year 2022 was an incredible year for Birthright Israel Foundation and young Jews worldwide. Tens of thousands of young Jewish adults applied for Birthright Israel and returned home to the Jewish homeland. While on the trip, they reconnected to their heritage, formed unbreakable bonds with their Israeli peers, and learned about Israel firsthand. This is why we're excited to...

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After Donor Cuts, Birthright Israel Foundation CEO Puts Out a Challenge to the Jewish Community
Leadership & Supporters

December 7, 2022

After Donor Cuts, Birthright Israel Foundation CEO Puts Out a Challenge to the Jewish Community

by Mike Wagenheim , Jewish News Syndicate

Now that the shock has worn off, the question for Birthright is who will step up. Last week, Miriam Adelson, Birthright Israel’s most generous donor, addressed a board meeting of the organization known for bringing tens of thousands of young Jews to Israel each year. She and her late husband, Sheldon Adelson, through the Adelson Family Foundation, have contributed nearly...

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Bringing Israel and Judaism to Life
Trip Highlights

December 7, 2022

Bringing Israel and Judaism to Life

by Talia Meisel , Birthright Israel Tour Educator

Have you ever thought to yourself what you consider the most Jewish food? How about your first memory of a Jewish ceremony? How do you really feel about Israel? All these and more are questions surrounding the self-discovery meant to take place on a Birthright Israel trip. Today's generations have distractions available at all times. In such an environment, when...

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Alums Holidays Leadership & Supporters

December 5, 2022

Chanukah Video Messages From Birthright Israel Alums

by Birthright Israel Foundation

As you gather with friends and family this Chanukah, we want you to be reminded of another modern-day miracle you have helped create — Birthright Israel. For over 22 years, your generosity has fueled this transformational program and helped 800,000-plus young Jews better understand their heritage and the State of Israel. Like the story of Chanukah that teaches us never...

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