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April 21, 2021

My Birthright Israel Experience in a Snapshot

by Max Gutnik , 2019 Birthright Israel Alumnus

Imagine going about your everyday life. Then someone tells you something fascinating, for instance, like being told about an opportunity to go to a new country completely free with this organization called Birthright Israel. It almost sounds too good to be true, right? However, after doing some research, I realized it was good and true! Most of all, I realized...

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April 12, 2021

Birthright Israel Love Story: Melissa & Dor Flayshman

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Melissa and Dor Flayshman met on January 9, 2009, a few days into their Birthright Israel trip. Dor was one of the Mifgash (Israeli soldiers) and Melissa remembers he spoke fluent English and was very funny. She specifically remembers being instantly drawn to him and by that first evening, the pair was inseparable. It was hard saying goodbye once their...

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Unexpected Ways Life in Israel Has Influenced Jewish American Culture

March 23, 2021

Unexpected Ways Life in Israel Has Influenced Jewish American Culture

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Israel is a young country with a flourishing modern culture. You probably already knew that, but it comes as a surprise to some Birthright Israel participants. Many of these Jewish young adults, aged 18-32, don’t give much thought to life in Israel or Jewish living. After the educational and experiential Birthright Israel journey, they enthusiastically embrace their Jewish roots. “Unless...

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