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Alums Trip Highlights

September 21, 2022

Meet Birthright Israel & Onward Israel Alum Gabriela Cohen

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Gabriela Cohen is a Birthright Israel and Onward Israel alum born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Throughout her childhood, she spent a lot of time in Israel but felt Birthright Israel gave her a deeper connection to the country. After her Birthright Israel trip, Gabriela participated in Onward Israel. Upon returning from her internship, Gabriela finished her Sustainability Science and...

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A Night to Remember at Belmont Country Club Feat. Barry Shrage
Events Leadership & Supporters

September 21, 2022

A Night to Remember at Belmont Country Club Feat. Barry Shrage

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, supporters of Birthright Israel Foundation gathered at Belmont Country Club in Boston, MA, to celebrate the program's educational impact. Sara and Leonard Aronson graciously hosted the evening. Guests had the pleasure of hearing from alumna Lauren Gruber who shared how her trip gave her the confidence to stand up against antisemitism on her college campus....

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An Overview of the Onward Israel Program
Alums

September 14, 2022

An Overview of the Onward Israel Program

by Birthright Israel Foundation

At the beginning of 2022, Birthright Israel announced its merger with Onward Israel. Onward Israel is an immersive 6-10 week internship program in Israel that provides college students with a resume-building experience. The internship also allows participants to build relationships with their Israeli peers. .specialQuoteLook { padding:25px; background:#e5f7ff; } .specialQuoteAuthor { display: block; margin-top:12px; } .lighterBlueQuote { background:#f0faff; } .specialQuoteLink...

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Meet 2021 Onward Israel Alum Liza Kay
Alums Trip Highlights

September 14, 2022

Meet 2021 Onward Israel Alum Liza Kay

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Liza Kay is a 2021 Onward Israel alum from Bloomfield Hills, MI, currently in her senior year at the University of Arizona. Liza found her Onward Israel experience so impactful she is a member of the Alumni Advisory Council and assists with the program's marketing efforts. In her spare time, Liza continues styding digital marketing and enjoys hanging out with...

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Birthright’s ‘Delightfully Imperfect’ Israel
Leadership & Supporters

September 6, 2022

Birthright’s ‘Delightfully Imperfect’ Israel

by Dave Schechter

A parent whose children will join an upcoming Taglit-Birthright Israel trip asked Zohar Raviv, the program’s international vice president for educational strategy, “What are my kids going to get out of this trip?” “I don’t know what your kids are going to get,” Raviv replied. “I know what I intend for them to get.” The criteria for success, he said...

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Alums Leadership & Supporters

September 6, 2022

Birthright Israel Inspires Two Generations of the Krantz Family

by Birthright Israel Foundation

What do you get when three brothers claim their birthright and have the experience of a lifetime in Israel? You get triple the effect of what we at Birthright Israel Foundation like to call "the Birthright Israel bounce". The Birthright Israel bounce is when the trip's impact passes from the child to the parent and leaves an everlasting impression. And,...

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Alums Trip Highlights

September 1, 2022

Birthright Israel Excel: "This summer made me realize that I cannot remain passive as a Jewish community member"

by Isaac Goldman , Birthright Israel Excel Fellow

Having attended Jewish day schools in the Atlanta area through high school, I learned all about Israel in the classroom — the history of the Western Wall, the wonders of the Dead Sea, and occasionally the complexities of Middle Eastern conflict. I even had the chance to visit the typical Israeli attractions during each of my two visits before summer...

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Meet Atlanta Native & Onward Israel Alum Abbie Barkan
Alums Trip Highlights

September 1, 2022

Meet Atlanta Native & Onward Israel Alum Abbie Barkan

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Abbie Barkan was fortunate to participate in Onward Israel this past summer. Recently, Birthright Israel announced its merger with Onward Israel. Birthright Israel Foundation is lucky to make experiences like Abbie's possible for young Jews in Atlanta and around the country. Below you will learn more about Abbie's Onward Israel internship and time living in Israel. Q&A with Abbie Barkan...

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How Our Birthright Israel Love Story Began and Why It Inspires Our Philanthropy
Alums Leadership & Supporters Love Stories

August 30, 2022

How Our Birthright Israel Love Story Began and Why It Inspires Our Philanthropy

by Sarah Fels & Corey Dicker , Birthright Israel Alums

Sarah Fels and Corey Dicker have an inspirational Birthright Israel love story that spans beyond the 10 days of the trip. It is because of connections the two made from prior Birthright Israel experiences that they are married today. More so, the young couple has made Birthright Israel Foundation one of their top philanthropic priorities. The article below, written by...

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Viki Freeman Talks Jewish Pride, Birthright Israel, & Loving Her Atlanta Community
Leadership & Supporters

August 30, 2022

Viki Freeman Talks Jewish Pride, Birthright Israel, & Loving Her Atlanta Community

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation is thrilled to bring you another inspiring Atlanta donor story. It will make you proud of your community and excited about the Jewish future. We had the pleasure of speaking with long-time supporter and native Atlantan Viki Freeman from her summer home in Aspen, CO. It was only the night before she attended the first-ever Birthright Israel...

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