Birthright Israel Foundation Blog

On Monday, November 28, 2022 Birthright Israel Foundation hosted our annual Philadelphia Regional event at Lilah. The evening featured remarks from Birthright Israel alums Eden Cohen and Jeffrey Green. Eden, a native of Pennslyvania, shared how her 2009 trip forever changed her life and career. Today, Eden is the founder of A Wider Frame and senior advisor to Israel's Antisemitism… Read More 

On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Birthright Israel Foundation hosted a "Night in Tel Aviv" for our Los Angeles community. It was an amazing event filled with great company, an inspiring program, and delicious Israeli food stations. Our keynote speaker Gidi Mark, International CEO of Birthright Israel, spoke in conversation with Lisa Daftari, award-winning Journalist and 2007 Los Angeles Birthright Israel Alum.… Read More 

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Birthright Israel Foundation supporters Sabrina & Ighal Goldfarb hosted a luncheon for guests featuring an interview between Noa Tishby, Israel's First Antisemitism Envoy and Eden Cohen, Birthright Israel Alum and Founder of A Wider Frame. The luncheon was in partnership with The Shul of Bal Harbour. Those in attendance were fortunate to hear remarks from… Read More 

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Birthright Israel Foundation hosted our annual Miami reception featuring Noa Tishby, Israel's First Antisemitism Envoy, Eden Cohen, Birthright Israel Alum and Founder of A Wider Frame, along with Will Levenson, summer 2022 participant. The spectacular event was held at ICA Miami and chaired by Kerrin and Peter Bermont, Margo and Yoram Cohen, and Edie Laquer.… Read More 

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, Birthright Israel Foundation supporter Viki Freeman hosted over 70 of the organization's most committed philanthropists from Atlanta. The event was exclusively for those donors giving $10,000 or more to Birthright Israel Foundation. Local Atlanta alumni also joined the donors to meet and thank those who made their experiences a reality. MAKE A GIFT NOW Atlanta musician and alum… Read More 

On Sunday, October 23, 2022, more than 60 guests attended a gathering generously hosted by Iris and Mikey Dardashti in their Beverly Hills home for an inspiring program to benefit and celebrate Birthright Israel Foundation. Mikey Dardashti spoke about how he and Iris deeply care about their community, Israel, and the Jewish people. He stressed how important it is to… Read More 

On Thursday, October 20, 2022, alumni and friends of Birthright Israel Foundation gathered at the home of Los Angeles Leadership Cabinet Members Lauren and Josh Diamond. The event, co-chaired by Hannah and Avery Rosin, highlighted the global and local impact of Birthright Israel Foundation over the past 22 years. MAKE A GIFT NOW Alumna Lauren Diamond shared reflections about her experience on the… Read More 

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, supporters of Birthright Israel Foundation gathered at Belmont Country Club in Boston, MA, to celebrate the program's educational impact. Sara and Leonard Aronson graciously hosted the evening. Guests had the pleasure of hearing from alumna Lauren Gruber who shared how her trip gave her the confidence to stand up against antisemitism on her college campus.… Read More 

On the evening of Thursday, August 18, 2022, Birthright Israel Foundation supporters gathered at the home of Ivan Kaufman for our annual Hamptons event. Guests had the pleasure of hearing remarks from Birthright Israel alum and activist Erin Schrode, who shared how Birthright Israel helped change her life. We were also fortunate to hear from our Co-Founder Charles Bronfman, whose vision… Read More 

Under a beautiful Aspen sky on Tuesday, July 26th, Barbara and Michael Gamson hosted more than 60 guests in their home in support of Birthright Israel Foundation. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the incredible impact of the Birthright Israel experience and discovered how 10 days can change a life. Alumna, National Board Member, and Co-Founder & CEO… Read More 

On Thursday, July 7th, members of the South Jersey community joined to learn about Birthright Israel Foundation's important work. The event was held at a private home in Longport, NJ. Miriam Feldman and Anat Cohen chaired the evening. National Board Member and Philadelphia Regional Council Co-Chair Margie Honickman spoke about the enormous impact of Birthright Israel and how young Jews… Read More