October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026
October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026
October 6, 2026
I grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, in a strongly Zionist community. My first trip to Israel was Birthright’s Classic 10-Day trip; this time, I came back on a Volunteer trip to Majdal Shams. Each one mattered to me for a completely different reason.
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September 17, 2026
This past summer, I had the privilege of joining the first cohort of the Onward Flag Football Fellowship. As a senior at Oberlin College, where I play college football and am on the pre-dental track, I chose to do the program because I wanted another opportunity to play football. I saw it as a chance to compete at a high...
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September 16, 2026
I’d always supported Israel from home, every fundraiser, every synagogue campaign, but doing something with my own hands made me feel strong and capable in a way that giving never had. The work matched what I was able to do, and the time flew. I made a whole new group of friends along the way.
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September 15, 2026
It is so easy to say “No.” But what happens when you say “Yes”? When my dear friend and colleague, Howard Blas, invited me to staff a Volunteer in Israel trip, a joint initiative of Birthright Israel and JFNA, for adults with disabilities, I could have found a dozen reasons to say no. I did not hesitate for a moment....
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September 9, 2026
Six weeks ago, I was asked if I would staff a Volunteer in Israel trip for adults with disabilities. I hesitated. I had never worked with this population before and wasn't sure what to expect. But I am so grateful I said yes. As I sit on the plane heading home after eight unforgettable days, I can't help but reflect...
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August 27, 2026
As Birthright Israel approaches one million participants, including more than 60,000 Jewish young adults who have traveled to Israel since October 7, Elias spoke about what those numbers represent: 25 years of giving Jewish young adults the opportunity to experience Israel for themselves and come home with a stronger Jewish identity, a deeper connection to Israel, and a greater understanding of their place in the Jewish story.
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August 20, 2026
If my journey has taught me anything, it is that Birthright Israel is not just about where you go or who you meet over the course of ten days. It is about what those ten days make possible.
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August 7, 2026
At the evening hosted by Danielle and Gregg Darish on July 30, Gregg opened to a growing community of Birthright Israel Foundation supporters on the island, a room full of longtime friends and many who are new to Birthright Israel. Birthright Israel Foundation President & CEO Elias Saratovsky spoke to why this moment matters, reminding everyone that "by investing in...
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August 5, 2026
On Friday, July 31, Birthright Israel Foundation brought together over 200 friends and supporters in the Hamptons for an unforgettable evening of community, conversation, and commitment to the next generation.
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July 22, 2026
On July 14, Birthright Israel Foundation brought together 150 supporters in Aspen for an unforgettable evening of community, conversation, and commitment to the next generation. Event Chairs Jodie & Steven J. Fishman and Leslie & Russ Robinson set the tone for the evening, joined by Birthright Israel Foundation President & CEO Elias Saratovsky for a night centered on Israel's resilience...
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