When I was in my late twenties, I considered going to Birthright Israel but unfortunately did not have the time to make the trip. When representatives from the organization told me earlier this year that the age limit had increased to 32, I decided to sign up for a trip in July, not wanting to miss another chance. Growing up… Read More
Dear Friends, The High Holidays are a special time for the Jewish people. Deep rooted in religious practices and tradition, these days are synonymous with community. It is during these holy days that the Jewish people unite together in many shapes and forms to welcome the New Year as one. As we sit in our respective synagogues, we can take… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
We are excited to share 2012 Birthright Israel alumna, Lindsay Morrison's favorite High Holiday recipe on the blog! Keep scrolling to learn how to make this delicious treat and read more about the impact Birthright Israel had on Lindsay. We promise her interview is just as sweet as the recipe! Ingredients (1) 8-9” pie dishpomegranate seeds, to top For the… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
