Birthright Israel Foundation Blog

Teddy Raskin, a Birthright Israel alum and trip staffer along, is a co-founder of Worldwide Friends Foundation, a 501c3 uniquely positioned to efficiently and effectively deliver humanitarian aid and protective tactical gear as worldwide crises arise. After the attacks on October 7th Teddy, along with his other co-founders, quickly launched Israel Friends, operating under Worldwide Friends, and is committed to… Read More 

Recent events at leading universities are shameful dismissal and abandonment of the core American value: 'that the Government of the United States gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance." Once centers for intellectual honesty, reflective discourse, freedom of thought, human dignity, and unwavering moral clarity, some of America's most revered academic institutions have now shown themselves as hotbeds… Read More 

Following the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel on October 7, Birthright Israel Foundation has been in continuous communication with our alums. We are assisting them in navigating misinformation, antisemitism, and anti-Israel sentiment that is prevalent on social media and college campuses. The larger Jewish community is privileged to have an active network of our alums who are leveraging their social media… Read More 

As I doom-scrolled social media after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, in between photos of kidnapped and dead Israelis, I saw my Facebook friends showing their solidarity with Israel by posting grainy photos of their youthful faces and physiques in front of touristy backgrounds from their Birthright Israel trips. I suddenly realized what Birthright Israel’s founders knew all… Read More 

Birthright Israel Foundation stands firmly with Jewish students on college campuses and will continue to empower young Jewish adults to be proud of their heritage and the State of Israel. Most recently, Birthright Israel Foundation signed a joint statement with the Israel on Campus Coalition condemning Students for Justice in Palestine for glorifying terror. More so, Dr. Zohar Raviv, International Vice President… Read More 

Birthright Israel Foundation remains completely heartbroken and devasted since the October 8th terrorist attack in Israel. As an organization, our primary focus is the safety and security of the State of Israel and the humanitarian concerns on the ground. During this time, we are so proud of our alums who are our alums are doing all they can to stand… Read More 

The Birthright Israel alumni network, over 800,000 strong, is poised to aid Israel in challenging times. There are endless organizations making an immediate impact in Israel, and we are sharing a few with you so you can make a difference. Learn more about donating to United Hatzalah, the Jewish Federations of North America, and Magen David Adom. How to Make… Read More 

As Birthright Israel alums, we are more than 800,000 strong, from 68 countries and we want nothing more than for our Israeli brothers and sisters to know we stand with them during these tragic times. We are devasted by the reports and images coming out of Israel right now. It’s hard to comprehend. We send our deepest condolences and prayers… Read More 

Lily Kanter will be honored at Birthright Israel Foundation’s annual San Francisco fundraiser, Shaping Our Jewish Future: The Voices of Birthright Israel. Following the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel and the ensuing war, the program will focus on standing in solidarity with Israel. We look forward to happier times when the war concludes and when the streets of… Read More 

Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating gratitude and coming together with loved ones, and what better way to infuse a twist into your traditional feast than by adding a touch of Jewish and Israeli flavors? The sweet raisin challah, fragrant sage, and fennel create a fusion of flavors that are sure to make your Thanksgiving dinner delicious. Plus, we'll even… Read More 

Birthright Israel embarked on a visionary mission two decades ago: offering a 10-day trip to Israel as a gift to young Jewish adults worldwide. Fast-forward 24 years, and the program stands as an unparalleled success, boasting 800,000 alumni from 68 countries, becoming a vital pillar in strengthening Jewish identity, connection to Israel and the Israel-Diaspora relationship. How do we measure… Read More