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Birthright Israel Changed My Life – And Transformed My Generation
Leadership & Supporters

March 25, 2025

Birthright Israel Changed My Life – And Transformed My Generation

by Elias Saratovsky , President and CEO of Birthright Israel Foundation

This op-ed by Elias Saratovsky, Birthright Israel Foundation’s President and CEO, was published in eJewishPhilanthropy on March 11, 2025. I am honored to hear the same five words all the time: “Birthright Israel changed my life.” I can relate. I grew up in a home with no Shabbat candles and no Passover Seder. As a teenager, I felt disconnected from...

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Events

March 25, 2025

Birthright Israel Partners with JFNA to Bring 10,000 Volunteers to Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel and Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to grow the number of global Jewish community members who travel to Israel to volunteer at this critical time. The two organizations will leverage their scale and expertise to ensure that at least 10,000 participants volunteer in Israel in 2025 to support Israel’s recovery...

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Birthright Israel Hosts Women’s Event with Ashley Waxman Bakshi in Atlanta
Events

March 25, 2025

Birthright Israel Hosts Women’s Event with Ashley Waxman Bakshi in Atlanta

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On March 24, 2025, more than 50 women gathered in the Atlanta home of Karen Shulman for Birthright Israel Foundation’s first-ever women’s event. Co-hosted by Karen and fellow Atlanta Leadership Council Co-Chair Michelle Leven, the afternoon brought together an inspiring group of donors, community leaders, and new supporters, all united in their commitment to strengthening Jewish identity through Birthright Israel....

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Leadership & Supporters

March 19, 2025

How Birthright Israel Helps Ensure Jewish Continuity

by Adela Cojab , Birthright Israel Foundation's Director of Strategic Engagement

This op-ed by Adela Cojab, Birthright Israel Foundation's Director of Strategic Engagement, was published in The Jerusalem Post on March 19, 2025. Like so many in our community, I woke up on October 7 to a nightmare. I spent hours scrolling through updates, watching in horror as innocent Israelis were slaughtered, kidnapped, and brutalized. But what shook me even more...

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How Donating to Birthright Israel Foundation Makes Life-Changing Experiences Possible
Alums

February 19, 2025

How Donating to Birthright Israel Foundation Makes Life-Changing Experiences Possible

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Growing up around Holocaust deniers and anti-Semites, Cole Keister often felt different because he was Jewish. The kids at his rural Oregon school called him a “kike” or a “dirty Jew.” One even gave him a bible and invited him to church to be “saved.” Upon returning from Birthright Israel in college, Keister no longer felt different. Instead, he said...

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How Birthright Israel Foundation Is Part of a Global Movement
Alums Trip Highlights

February 19, 2025

How Birthright Israel Foundation Is Part of a Global Movement

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Since it was founded over 25 years ago, more than 900,000 Jewish young adults from around the world have joyously claimed their birthright as part of a global movement to ensure a strong and vibrant future for the Jewish people. This educational and life-changing trip to the Jewish homeland is known as Birthright Israel. In the U.S., Birthright Israel Foundation...

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A Ripple Effect: The Reach of Your Support of Jewish Nonprofit Organizations
Leadership & Supporters

February 19, 2025

A Ripple Effect: The Reach of Your Support of Jewish Nonprofit Organizations

by Birthright Israel Foundation

We’re the first to admit there are countless Jewish causes worthy of your support. As a charitable entity, Birthright Israel Foundation is fortunate to have strong relationships with a variety of these Jewish nonprofit organizations. Not only does some of the funding for Birthright Israel come from them, but alumni often go on to support valuable Jewish nonprofits professionally and...

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A Charitable Gift Annuity Supports Organizations You Love and Your Loved Ones
Leadership & Supporters

February 19, 2025

A Charitable Gift Annuity Supports Organizations You Love and Your Loved Ones

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Supporting a Jewish organization that aligns with your core beliefs and values is an extremely rewarding proposition, but not if it comes at the expense of your children and grandchildren. Fortunately, at Birthright Israel Foundation, we offer a financial solution that lets you realize your philanthropic aspirations and support your family. With our Fund for the Jewish Future, you can...

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What Is a Charitable Trust and What Does It Mean to Birthright Israel Participants?
Leadership & Supporters

February 19, 2025

What Is a Charitable Trust and What Does It Mean to Birthright Israel Participants?

by Birthright Israel Foundation

What do Birthright Israel and charitable trusts have in common? They’re both gifts that keep on giving. The gift of Birthright Israel has changed the lives of more than 900,000 Jewish young adults since 1999, helping secure a vibrant future for generations of Jews to come. Charitable trusts offer you a financial solution that supports your values and your legacy....

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Benefits of Donating to Birthright Israel Foundation and the Fund for the Jewish Future
Alums Leadership & Supporters

February 19, 2025

Benefits of Donating to Birthright Israel Foundation and the Fund for the Jewish Future

by Birthright Israel Foundation

As the US fundraising arm for Birthright Israel trips, Birthright Israel Foundation aims to raise nearly $57 million every year to help nearly 50,000 Jewish young adults claim their birthright. This year, in celebration of our 25th anniversary, we've made a commitment to bring a minimum of 200,000 new participants to Israel by 2030. To help achieve this ambitious goal,...

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