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Alums Trip Highlights

February 9, 2022

Meet Summer 2021 Alumnus Joshua Mitchell‑Arbital

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Joshua Mitchell‑Arbital was born in Tulsa, OK, and participated in Birthright Israel in 2021. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and is currently getting his Master's in International Studies focusing on Culture, Power, and Social Movements at the University of San Francisco. At the same time, Joshua is also the event and programming intern for...

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Birthright Israel Honors Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month
Alums Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

February 8, 2022

Birthright Israel Honors Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Each February Jewish organizations worldwide unite to raise awareness and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions. In 2009, the Jewish Special Education International Consortium announced that February would officially be Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Birthright Israel Foundation is proud to celebrate JDAIM and its endeavors. How to Take Part...

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Alums Trip Highlights

February 4, 2022

3 Videos That Will Help You Continue Your Birthright Israel Trip at Home

by Birthright Israel Foundation

You may have signed up for your Birthright Israel trip to have fun but probably quickly realized you were learning more than you'd ever thought. The goal of Birthright Israel is to help young Jews, like you, elicit an inner journey to discover what your Jewish identity and Israel means to you. We hope that when you arrive back in...

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Alums Trip Highlights

January 25, 2022

An Interview with 2015 Atlanta Alumnus Ethan Frank

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Ethan Frank, a 26-year-old Atlanta native who graduated from the University of Texas in Austin, has a passion for Israel and the Jewish people. In 2015, he participated in a campus Birthright Israel trip. Ethan fell in love with the program and has since volunteered to staff numerous trips. Outside of his involvement with Birthright Israel, he's busy with his...

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Onward Israel merges with Birthright as part of effort to appeal to new audiences
Leadership & Supporters Trip Highlights

January 5, 2022

Onward Israel merges with Birthright as part of effort to appeal to new audiences

by Faygie Holt

Two organizations that provide Israel experiences for Jewish young adults, Birthright Israel and Onward Israel, are announcing their merger this week with the goal of strengthening the relationship between Diaspora Jews worldwide and the Jewish state. “Since its inception, Birthright has evolved from solely the traditional 10-day trip to cater to the growing needs and interests of our participants, such...

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The Best of Birthright Israel Trips: 2021 Highlights
Alums Trip Highlights

December 21, 2021

The Best of Birthright Israel Trips: 2021 Highlights

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The year 2021 came with its highs and lows, but for young Jewish adults, Birthright Israel was the peak. Despite a global pandemic, the trip prevailed and ensured the gift was there when young adults needed it most. Many signed up with a desire to reconnect with each other after long periods of isolation, while others were looking to see...

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Alums Trip Highlights

December 17, 2021

Meet Summer 2021 Birthright Israel Alumna Alana Wortsman

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Alana Wortsman is a summer 2021 Birthright Israel alum originally from Long Island, NY and today lives in South Florida. She's a lover of all things food, Pitbulls, horses, travel, broadway, and serving her community. She's worked for amazing organizations such as March of Dimes, the American Cancer Society, and Feeding South Florida. Currently, Alana is the Business Development Manager...

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Alums Trip Highlights

December 1, 2021

Birthright Israel Helped Me Discover and Become Part of the Jewish People

by Sam Olsen , 2021 Birthright Israel Alumnus

Israel has always been a bit of a mystery to me, and I know I am not alone in that. Israel is often misunderstood, even controversial. I’ve long wanted to answer the questions and share what I know, but first, I needed to learn, experience, and understand the answers myself. I grew up in a home where we celebrated Hanukkah...

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How Birthright Israel Gave Me the Passion to Stand Up for Israel
Alums Trip Highlights

November 16, 2021

How Birthright Israel Gave Me the Passion to Stand Up for Israel

by Isabel Allard , 2021 Birthright Israel Alumna

In summer 2021, I went on Birthright Israel, an opportunity I am forever thankful for. For a little background on myself: I grew up in Greenwich, CT – a very un-Jewish town with a Jewish mother and a Catholic father, and while we were lucky to be members of an amazing synagogue, I always craved a larger Jewish community. This...

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