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Meet Sam & Jared: Atlanta Alumni Who Were Transformed on Birthright Israel
Alums Trip Highlights

July 13, 2020

Meet Sam & Jared: Atlanta Alumni Who Were Transformed on Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

This past year Atlanta natives and best friends Jared Siegel and Sam Baroff decided it was time to claim their birthright. During their junior year at the University of Georgia, they signed up for a Birthright Israel trip together, hoping to further their understanding of Israel. Like many, Sam had initially heard of Birthright Israel through his mom. While Jared...

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How Birthright Israel Has Been Preserving Jewish Heritage for Decades
Trip Highlights

July 10, 2020

How Birthright Israel Has Been Preserving Jewish Heritage for Decades

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Ashley Horine was taught about Israel and claiming her birthright by her grandfather, a Holocaust survivor she affectionately refers to as Poppy. Even so, for much of her life, she considered her Jewish heritage a “thing” without meaning. After Poppy passed away, however, Horine spoke with his rabbi who reiterated Poppy's desire to see his granddaughter go to Israel, sharing...

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Why Birthright Israel Prepared Me For Seminary
Alums Trip Highlights

July 9, 2020

Why Birthright Israel Prepared Me For Seminary

by Sheyna Ryvkin , 2019 Birthright Israel Alumna

Before I went on Birthright Israel, the organization seemed just like any other Israel travel company. To me, Israel was Israel and just the country of the Jewish people. However, this all changed after my trip. I can now say, Birthright Israel was an incredible experience, and Israel is home. It also prepared me for my year in seminary, which...

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How Birthright Israel Foundation Changes Lives…Tens of Thousands at a Time
Leadership & Supporters

July 6, 2020

How Birthright Israel Foundation Changes Lives…Tens of Thousands at a Time

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Every year, tens of thousands* of Jewish young adults are gifted with a life-changing journey to Israel. Before their enlightening Birthright Israel expedition, they tend to take Israel for granted. Like the generation before them and the generations to come, these individuals have little concept of a world without a Jewish homeland. Everything changes, however, once they accept their birthright....

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Israeli BBQ Recipes, Just in Time for Summer
Food

July 2, 2020

Israeli BBQ Recipes, Just in Time for Summer

by Birthright Israel Foundation

You don’t have to be a seasoned professional to capture the grilling spirit of an Israeli BBQ here in the U.S. this summer. Israelis are known for their delicious charred shashlik (shish kabobs) and steakim (steaks). Our homeland’s Independence Day is commemorated in Spring with massive celebratory barbecues at the national parks (although this year’s celebration was a little different)....

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The Cost of a Priceless Trip to Israel for Jewish Young Adults
Leadership & Supporters

July 2, 2020

The Cost of a Priceless Trip to Israel for Jewish Young Adults

by Birthright Israel Foundation

It’s been over 21 years since Birthright Israel alumnus Daniel Samoohi was gifted with a trip to Israel, and he still remembers every moment. Not only was he able to feel “the mystique and history of Israel,” but he also felt close to his grandfather, an Israeli citizen who had passed away. “As I prayed on the Kotel, I could...

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Birthright Israel Connects Long Lost Siblings to Their Jewish Heritage
Alums Trip Highlights

July 2, 2020

Birthright Israel Connects Long Lost Siblings to Their Jewish Heritage

by Jennalyn Samson , 2018 Birthright Israel Alumna

Jennalyn Samson grew up not knowing much about her Jewish heritage and was inspired to go on Birthright Israel when a long lost sibling reached out. Her brother Matt, who she only found out about a few years before her trip, mentioned "this thing called Birthright." Through the trip, Jennalyn and her brother Matt had an opportunity to spend more...

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Pop Quiz: Are You a Mensch?
Trip Highlights

July 1, 2020

Pop Quiz: Are You a Mensch?

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Do you know what a spiel is? Or the name of the largest desert in Israel? Or how about what delicious fried treat is eaten on Hanukkah? Not quite sure? Well, then it's time to take our pop quiz and test your Jewish knowledge! We can't wait to see how you score! When you're done with the quiz, be sure...

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Meet Birthright Israel Miami Alumnus, David Bitton
Alums

June 30, 2020

Meet Birthright Israel Miami Alumnus, David Bitton

by David Bitton , 2006 Birthright Israel Alumnus

What made me love Birthright Israel is probably precisely why everyone loves it – it's life-changing. I signed up during my sophomore year at the University of Miami, and I thought it was a dream to go to Israel on an all-inclusive trip. Little did I know how much these 10 days would influence my life in the years to...

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