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Meet Max Seidel, a Birthright  Israel Alumnus Protecting Those on the Frontlines

May 26, 2020

Meet Max Seidel, a Birthright Israel Alumnus Protecting Those on the Frontlines

by Birthright Israel Foundation

If you live in the Atlanta area then you may have already heard of Max Seidel. He's a recent Birthright Israel alumnus who has put his engineering skills to use and founded Atlanta Face Shields. The company was set up to manufacture face shields for Atlanta hospitals but soon found itself meeting needs everywhere. After the word spread, hospitals across...

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Birthright Israel launches a new initiative to connect alumni during coronavirus

May 14, 2020

Birthright Israel launches a new initiative to connect alumni during coronavirus

by Birthright Israel Foundation

What’s the game plan when you have over 750,000 alumni spread out across 68 countries amidst a global pandemic? Connect them. That’s exactly what Birthright Israel is doing with their new initiative, Birthright Israel Connect. The online program aims to connect alumni of the program with each other through trained facilitators and educators. Each session aims to spark meaningful conversations...

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How my Birthright Israel trip helped me save a life

May 12, 2020

How my Birthright Israel trip helped me save a life

by Benjamin Kanas , 2017 Birthright Israel Alumnus

More than two years ago, when I signed up for a Birthright Israel trip with fellow students from The Ohio State University's Hillel, I never thought I'd end up saving a life. You might ask how one could even have such an opportunity on a free trip to Israel, but it's possible. Birthright Israel has a partnership with the Gift...

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You Heard It Here First: What Atlantans Say About Birthright Israel

May 12, 2020

You Heard It Here First: What Atlantans Say About Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

We bet you didn’t know that since Birthright Israel’s inception over 9,000 participants from Atlanta, GA have been part of this unforgettable experience. Birthright Israel Foundation and our generous supporters in Atlanta are committed to ensuring young Jews in their community grow closer to their Jewish heritage through this program. Doug Ross, Birthright Israel Foundation's Board Treasurer and Chair of...

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Why Jewish Moms Love Birthright Israel

May 7, 2020

Why Jewish Moms Love Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Jewish moms love Birthright Israel for thousands of reasons. They see the impact of the program on their children, and now, 20 years since its inception, many of our alumni are now moms! So many had a life-changing experience on the trip. With more than 800,000 Birthright Israel alums across the world, many Jewish children now have moms who are...

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Future Birthright Israel Parents and Participants Remain Hopeful

May 4, 2020

Future Birthright Israel Parents and Participants Remain Hopeful

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The world has drastically changed since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. We look around us and see a new type of ordinary as we adjust to social distancing guidelines to keep one another healthy. However, as we look to the future, Birthright Israel Foundation supporters and future Birthright Israel parents and participants remain hopeful. Cheryl Rosenberg, a supporter of...

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A Look at How Birthright Israel Trips Are Funded

May 1, 2020

A Look at How Birthright Israel Trips Are Funded

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Eating falafel with new friends. Touching the Kotel (Western Wall) in Jerusalem. Hiking Masada at sunrise. The unwavering connection you felt to your Jewish homeland the moment the plane touched down. Whether it’s been a few weeks or several years, you’re probably still reminiscing about the countless memories you created on your Birthright Israel trip. We know that the many...

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