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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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Alums Trip Highlights

August 23, 2022

Eric Kenyon Opens Up About Reconnecting to Judaism on Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Eric Kenyon is a 2022 Birthright Israel alum currently living in Columbus, Ohio, who wanted to take advantage of a free trip to Israel. However, like countless others, Eric quickly realized this trip was turning out to be life-changing. Eric’s wife and son convinced him that spending two weeks away was a good idea, and he is grateful that they...

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Events

August 22, 2022

Co-Founder Charles Bronfman & Alum Erin Schrode Headline Annual Hamptons Event

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On the evening of Thursday, August 18, 2022, Birthright Israel Foundation supporters gathered at the home of Ivan Kaufman for our annual Hamptons event. Guests had the pleasure of hearing remarks from Birthright Israel alum and activist Erin Schrode, who shared how Birthright Israel helped change her life. We were also fortunate to hear from our Co-Founder Charles Bronfman, whose...

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August 16, 2022

Pop Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Jewish Rituals & Traditions

by Birthright Israel Foundation

If you are Jewish, you had a Bar or Bat Mitzvah when you were a child. If you are a parent, you may have even hosted a Brit Milah or a Simcha Bat. Whatever Jewish tradition or ritual you participated in, they all have significant meanings and play essential roles within Jewish culture. Take our quiz below to learn more...

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Alums Leadership & Supporters

August 15, 2022

How 10 Days on Birthright Israel Changed the Next 10 Years of My Life

by Lior Navon , 2012 Birthright Israel <em>Mifgash</em> Participant

How do you go from being a 19-year-old soldier in the IDF to becoming an international Jewish and Israel educator, an author, and a public speaker on some of the world's largest events within ten years? The answer is simple: You just go on a Birthright Israel trip, and sooner or later, your life will never be the same. Because...

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Alums

August 15, 2022

Birthright Israel: The Jumping-Off Point to Exploring Your Intersectional Identity

by Ava Rigelhaupt , 2022 Birthright Israel Alum

It was always a question of "when," not "if" I were to go on Birthright Israel. As a Chinese, Jewish, autistic, adoptee, with a single Ashkenazi mom (a mouthful!), I'm constantly exploring my intersectional identity. Being Jewish was a core part of my identity, and I wanted to connect with the diverse, international Jewish tribe – and eat a lot...

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Alums Trip Highlights

August 14, 2022

Going on Birthright Israel Was All My Dad's Idea

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Ted Rosner is a 2022 Birthright Israel alumnus from Westchester County, New York. He grew up in an interfaith family and was excited to participate in the program to learn more about his Jewish roots. Before his Birthright Israel trip, Ted worked at the Cato Institute as a Development intern, which he enjoyed very much. He graduated from Sacred Heart...

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