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Event Highlights: Israeli Food Tasting at HaSalon NYC

September 26, 2019

Event Highlights: Israeli Food Tasting at HaSalon NYC

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Birthright Israel Foundation and Birthright Israel Excel hosted over 150 alumni for an Israeli Food Tasting at NYC's HaSalon! We were excited to be in company with Birthright Israel Foundation's NYC Young Leadership Council and Fellows from Birthright Israel Excel. Guests had the opportunity to learn more about the Foundation and their work with the...

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Birthright Israel and Becoming a Rabbi: The Lasting Impact

September 26, 2019

Birthright Israel and Becoming a Rabbi: The Lasting Impact

by Rabbi Levy

Birthright Israel is an experience that strives to maximize every minute of those magical ten days. So it’s no surprise that 18 years ago, on my Birthright Israel trip, I woke up in a Bedouin tent cold, frustrated and exhausted. I staggered onto the bus and promptly fell asleep. Shortly thereafter, we had reached our destination, the base of the...

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VIDEO: A Sneak Peek Of My Birthright Israel Journey

September 25, 2019

VIDEO: A Sneak Peek Of My Birthright Israel Journey

by Natalie Leinbach , Winter 2019 Alumna

Natalie Leinbach is a 2019 Birthright Israel Alumna currently studying Communications and Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park. Below is a personal video she made to remember her Birthright Israel trip and showcase her favorite moments. You can scroll down to read our interview with Natalie as well! What type of Birthright Israel trip did you choose to...

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Event Highlights: Purchase, NY 2019

September 20, 2019

Event Highlights: Purchase, NY 2019

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Thursday, September 19, 2019 Birthright Israel Foundation supporters gathered in Purchase, NY for an evening of conversation with Lior Navon, an alumna of Birthright Israel's Mifgash program who shared her inspiring story through the unique lens as an Israeli participant. Lior shared how Birthright Israel changed her life and motivated her to give back to the Jewish community. Tom...

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Community, Acceptance, and Self‑Discovery

September 16, 2019

Community, Acceptance, and Self‑Discovery

by Birthright Israel Foundation

When most people hear the words “Birthright Israel,” they usually think “free trip,” and while Birthright Israel technically is a “free trip,” it is so much more than that. Birthright Israel is a unique partnership between the Israeli government, various Jewish communities and Jewish philanthropists. The founders of Birthright Israel created this project to send hundreds of thousands of young...

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Event Highlights: Chicago 2019

September 12, 2019

Event Highlights: Chicago 2019

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, Birthright Israel Foundation had the pleasure of spending the evening with our Chicago community. We had the pleasure of hearing from Birthright Israel alumna, Erin Schrode, who shared her inspiring story and Ariella Rada from the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest who spoke about her unique Jewish journey and the importance of fostering...

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Regional Roundup: The Midwest

September 12, 2019

Regional Roundup: The Midwest

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel Foundation is so very fortunate to have more than 35,000 annual supporters. Our donors care deeply about Israel and the Jewish future and they are proud to be part of the Birthright Israel Foundation Family. Get to know some of our friends from the Midwest. Barbara & Rick Silverman, Chicago, IL "A Birthright Israel trip provides young people...

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Event Highlights: Scarsdale 2019

September 10, 2019

Event Highlights: Scarsdale 2019

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On Thursday, September 5, 2019, supporters of Birthright Israel Foundation gathered in Scarsdale, NY to hear from alumna Erin Schrode who shared her unique and inspiring story of how the trip impacted her life. Guests also had the opportunity to hear from Board of Directors Vice Chair, Stephen Siderow who closed the program with special remarks. We thank all of...

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One-on-One with Birthright Israel Madrich Alan Avitan

September 9, 2019

One-on-One with Birthright Israel Madrich Alan Avitan

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Outside of the favorite Hebrew words Birthright Israel participants learn, like Sababa (cool), Yalla (let's go!), and Ma'Kore (what's up), they also learn the word, Madrichim (leaders/staff/guide). Madrichim are often staff members from the participants' home country who accompany them on their Birthright Israel journey. The Madrichim are an essential element to the educational components of the program, which are...

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