Birthright Israel Foundation Blog

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation board chair Phil de Toledo and his wife Alyce opened their home to our Los Angeles donors. Guests had the honor to hear from Los Angeles Leadership Cabinet Chair Simon Mendelson, Birthright Israel alum and Senior Advisor to Former Special Envoy Noa Tishby Eden Cohen and Phil de Toledo. Simon opened the… Read More 

Birthright Israel Foundation supporters in Atlanta hosted former IDF soldier, Israeli participant, and tour educator Noa Tadmor for two-inspiring days of impact. The events kicked off with a breakfast hosted by The Marcus Foundation, Inc., a staunch supporter of Birthright Israel's program and a leader in Jewish philanthropy in Atlanta. Yoni Kaiser-Blueth, Program Director at The Marcus Foundation, Inc., opened… Read More 

On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation was graciously hosted by several donors at the Gables Club in Miami for an exclusive lunch featuring former IDF solider and tour educator Noa Tadmor. We are thankful to our host committee, Carolyn and Mel Miller, Nadine Foldes, Zelda Schwebel, Roz Berrin, Barbara Furman, Nedra Kalish, Dorothy and Aaron Podhurst, for making… Read More 

On Monday, March 20, 2023, Birthright Israel hosted a special reception at the Jewish Funders Network international conference to celebrate a landmark gift from the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation and Bronfman Hauptman Family Foundation. The major multi-year gift was made in honor of their father (and father-in-law), Birthright Israel co-founder Charles Bronfman. The gift will enable Birthright Israel… Read More 

On Monday, March 27, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation donors Lauren and Ilan Kempler hosted Israeli alum and tour educator Noa Tadmor to rally support for the classic 10-day trip. Lauren and Ilan opened the evening's program with touching remarks about their passion for the Jewish community and Israel. Local South Florida alum and donor Risa Shiman shared how her trip… Read More 

On Wednesday, March 9, Mei Sze and Jeff Greene hosted Birthright Israel Foundation's annual Palm Beach event for an awe-inspiring evening celebrating the impact of the classic 10-day educational experience. Our Palm beach supporters were excited to hear from Jeff Greene on the importance of education for today's youth and Jewish young adults and a Birthright Israel update from the… Read More 

On Thursday, February 16, 2023, Birthright Israel Foundation hosted its most generous philanthropists at the $100,000-plus level for the annual Palm Beach dinner reception at Cafe L'Europe. The evening opened with a warm welcome from our Palm Beach chair Ronnie Pertnoy. Guests were then joined by the Foundation's board chair, Phil de Toledo, who gave an important update on Birthright… Read More 

Our warmest thanks to all who were able to join us on Thursday, December 15 for our 2022 Birthright Israel Foundation Boca Raton and Delray Beach Major Gift Event. We'd like to personally thank our hosts, Lynne & Howard Halpern, for opening their beautiful home. We'd also like to thank Andrea & Mike Leven, and Lynne & Howard, for their incredible generosity at… Read More 

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