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On Nantucket, One Story Reflects Nearly a Million More
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August 7, 2026

On Nantucket, One Story Reflects Nearly a Million More

by Birthright Israel Foundation
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...
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An Evening of Story and Commitment in the Hamptons
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August 5, 2026

An Evening of Story and Commitment in the Hamptons

by Birthright Israel Foundation
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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A Night to Remember: Birthright Israel Foundation in Aspen
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July 22, 2026

A Night to Remember: Birthright Israel Foundation in Aspen

by Birthright Israel Foundation

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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A Historic Night for Birthright Israel on Long Island
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June 16, 2026

A Historic Night for Birthright Israel on Long Island

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The Long Island Jewish community gathered on June 11 for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and commitment to the Jewish future. The event was held to honor Jon Held, whose advocacy, leadership, and philanthropic investments have helped send thousands of young people on Birthright Israel trips. National Board Member and event co-chair Scott Jaffee opened the program alongside Long Island...

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An Evening with Birthright Israel Storytellers in Miami
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May 15, 2026

An Evening with Birthright Israel Storytellers in Miami

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On May 6th, Jane and Amir Gold in Miami hosted a special gathering in celebration of Birthright Israel Storytellers. Jane Gold, Miami's Cabinet Co-Chair, opened by sharing what drove her to this work: her son at Penn wrote a heartbreaking article about Jewish students leaving their Star of David necklaces on their bedside tables, unable to wear them on campus....

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Boston Celebrates Birthright Israel and Honors Barry Shrage
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May 11, 2026

Boston Celebrates Birthright Israel and Honors Barry Shrage

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The Boston Jewish community gathered on May 6 for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and commitment to the Jewish future. The event was held to honor Barry Shrage, whose decades of visionary leadership at Combined Jewish Philanthropies helped shape Boston's Jewish community and champion Birthright Israel from its earliest days — legendary philanthropist Dr. Miriam Adelson presented the award alongside...

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Cooperman Family Announces $10 Million Gift to Birthright Israel
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May 6, 2026

Cooperman Family Announces $10 Million Gift to Birthright Israel

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Livingston, NJ (May 6, 2026) - Nearly 400 guests gathered last night at Crystal Plaza for the Birthright Israel Foundation New Jersey Gala, marking the organization’s largest event ever in the state. The evening honored the Cooperman family - Leon Cooperman and Toby Cooperman; their son Wayne Cooperman and daughter-in-law Jodi Cooperman; and their grandchildren Courtney and Kyra Cooperman -...

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Birthright Israel Celebrates and Honors the Cooperman Family in NJ
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May 6, 2026

Birthright Israel Celebrates and Honors the Cooperman Family in NJ

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The Jewish community gathered in Livingston, NJ on May 5 for a sold-out night of celebration, inspiration, and commitment to the Jewish future. Event co-chairs Evan Ratner and Erin Schonbraun welcomed a room full of passionate supporters, who heard from Birthright Israel Foundation President & CEO Elias Saratovsky, and alumni Samantha Felgoise, David Rak, Briana Halpern and Oran Goldberg —...

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Palm Beach Celebrates Birthright Israel and the Jewish Future
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March 25, 2026

Palm Beach Celebrates Birthright Israel and the Jewish Future

by Birthright Israel Foundation

On March 23, Birthright Israel Foundation brought together more than 150 supporters at the Norton Museum of Art's Great Lawn for its annual Palm Beach event, an inspiring night of community, conversation, and commitment to the next generation. Honorary Chairs Rita and Charles Bronfman and Co-Chairs Susan and Ronnie Pertnoy showed guests what 27 years of visionary philanthropy can build....

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A Generation Steps Forward: Inside the Birthright Israel Excel Summit
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March 13, 2026

A Generation Steps Forward: Inside the Birthright Israel Excel Summit

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Last week, 500 Birthright Israel Excel Fellows from around the world gathered at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York for the Excelerate26 Summit. To understand why this weekend mattered, you first need to understand who was in that room and what brought them there. Who Was In That Room Birthright Israel Excel Fellows are students from Harvard, Stanford,...

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December 22, 2025

Boca Raton Celebrates Birthright Israel at St. Andrews Country Club

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The Boca Raton Jewish community gathered on December 15 at St. Andrews Country Club for a celebration of 25 years of Birthright Israel, graciously hosted by Marnie Naiburg-Smith and Jeff Smith. Marnie reflected on Birthright Israel’s simple but powerful idea: every Jewish young adult deserves the chance to experience Israel firsthand. She shared its impact on nearly one million participants...

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Atlanta FEATURED
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December 11, 2025

Atlanta Community Supports Birthright Israel at Temple Sinai

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Atlanta celebrated Birthright Israel’s 25 anniversary on December 9 with an inspiring evening led by Event Chairs and Atlanta Cabinet Co-Chairs Michelle and Rob Leven and Karen Shulman at Temple Sinai. The Levens recognized longtime champion Doug Ross and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, represented by CEO Renee Kutner, whose partnership strengthens Jewish life across the city. Guests heard...

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