June 2, 2021
Are familiar with Shakshuka? The Middle Eastern egg dish originated in North Africa and quickly made its way all over the Middle East. When Jews living in North Africa made their way back to Israel after living thousands of years in the Diaspora, they brought variations of Shakshuka with them. Since then, the dish has become a breakfast staple throughout...
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June 2, 2021
Carly Alterman is a 2015 Birthright Israel alumna. Currently, she's enrolled in medical school at NYU Long Island School of Medicine. Last year, Carly created the blog, Eating Over the Counter to combine her love for food with a focus on nutrition-based health initiatives. Carly hopes her recipes, which are all traditionally Jewish and inspired by her time in Israel,...
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June 2, 2021
We are in this battle and we lose time and time again, and not by chance. Let's start with numbers that do not work in our favor: Jews make up only 0.2% of the world's population, while one in four people in the world is Muslim. We will continue in countries in the Arab world that have been investing huge...
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May 24, 2021
Birthright Israel is excited to announce their first group arrived in Israel on May 24, 2021, after a long postponement due to COVID-19. Young Jewish adults from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Florida, Texas, and several other states were the first to partake in this life-changing journey. They were also joined by two Birthright Israel staff members known as Madrichim....
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May 17, 2021
My name is Jake Weiss and I currently live in Miami, Florida. I’m a 2017 alumnus of Birthright Israel, currently working as a business development analyst for a property management firm. I love sports, exercise, music, food, movies, and warm weather! I’m also someone who loves to travel and has a lot of pride being a Jew, so I always...
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May 11, 2021
Noodle kugel recipes are staples in most Ashkenazi Jewish households around the holidays. Kugels are served sweet or savory and to this day most Jews still aren't sure if noodle kugel is an entree or dessert. Needless to say, they are always delicious whether it's on Rosh Hashanah or Shavuot. This is why we're excited to feature Birthright Israel alumna,...
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May 5, 2021
Welcome to Birthright Israel Foundation’s family and Mazel Tov on becoming a Birthright Israel parent. Since your child has returned home, we’re sure you’ve heard about all of the amazing things they learned and experienced. For many of you, your child may still be awing at spending Shabbat in Jerusalem or seeing the Western Wall for the first time. For...
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May 3, 2021
In today's world, mothers are superwomen doing everything from taking care of the home and kids — all while juggling careers. More so, if you're a Jewish or Jew-ish mom, you're tackling all of the above while ensuring your children are proud Jews. Giving our children a strong connection to their Jewish identity is an even greater task today than...
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April 29, 2021
In 2001 when David Rak signed up for Birthright Israel, he could not have imagined how lasting and profound of an impact the journey would have on his life. "I can't emphasize enough how the Birthright Israel experience still resonates with me to this day," said David as we began our conversation. In the 20 years since his trip, David...
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April 27, 2021
On April 26, 2021, Birthright Israel announced it will resume providing the gift of an educational trip to Israel beginning in May. The decision to allow entry for tour groups was made by the government in wake of a successful nationwide vaccination campaign that has already reached more than 85% of eligible Israelis. In order to attend a trip, participants...
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