Last week, National Board Member Roberta Menzin and her husband, Joe, hosted an evening of support for Birthright Israel. Their home was filled with the energy and passion of the Birthright Israel's Miami community. It was a truly inspiring evening that reminded us all of the importance of connecting young Jewish adults to Israel. Celebrating Jewish Identity and Connection Professor… Read More
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March 12, 2024
Melissa & Roee Wiczyk Host Los Angeles Event feat. Dr. Zohar Raviv
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Birthright Israel Foundation
New Los Angeles Cabinet members Melissa and Roee Wiczyk generously welcomed more than 50 friends of Birthright Israel Foundation to their home on Monday, February 26. Guests had the privilege to hear from host Roee Wiczyk, Los Angeles alumna Drea Rice, and Dr. Zohar Raviv, the International Vice…
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March 11, 2024
From NYC Apartment to Israeli Fields: How Volunteering Rekindled a Young Woman’s Love for Her Heritage
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Birthright Israel Foundation
Curious about what draws a young Jewish adult to volunteer in Israel right now? In our interview below, we met Mollie Falk, who was eager to help Israel tangibly during this time. Mollie is a testament to the strength of the next generation. Tell us what initially drew you to…
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Alums
Trip Highlights
February 22, 2024
Beyond Sightseeing: How Birthright and Onward Deepened My Connection to Judaism and Israel
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Mitch Linefsky • New Orleans, LA
I always knew that I was going to go on a Birthright Israel at some point in my life. Growing up, Hebrew school instilled in me the importance of Israel, but something deeper always stirred within. Even practicing for my Bar Mitzvah couldn't quench my thirst for understanding. I currently attend Tulane University, whose vibrant Jewish community kept me connected,… Read More
Alums
Trip Highlights
February 22, 2024
From Bagels & Lox to Blue & White: How Birthright Ignited a Lifelong Connection to Israel
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Birthright Israel Foundation
Sam Permutt, a 2005 Birthright Israel alum, never felt a true connection to Israel or his Jewish heritage. In our interview with Sam below, he shares how a desire to learn more about the geopolitics of the region drove him to participate in a Birthright Israel trip. Little did he know the trip would catapult his involvement in Jewish life… Read More
Alums
Trip Highlights
February 22, 2024
Soul on Fire: How Birthright Ignited My Love for Israel and Led Me Home
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Rosseta Tourgeman • Miami, FL
When people talk about their Birthright Israel success stories, you’ll usually hear about someone who had no previous connection to Israel returning with a newfound love for their homeland. My Birthright Israel experience, however, only intensified my existing love for Israel, so much that it led me to make the life-changing decision of making Aliyah all on my own two… Read More
Alums
Trip Highlights
February 15, 2024
Volunteering, Exploring, and Questioning: An Unfiltered Look at Israel
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Marcus Pierre • Fort Meyers, FL
I was 22 years old when I went to Israel for the first time on a Birthright Israel Onward program for two months in Haifa. I volunteered with the children of Eritrean asylum seekers at an NGO called Aleph. My relationship with Israel waxed and waned throughout the years, from being immensely proud of the only Jewish nation to being… Read More
Alums
Love Stories
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February 14, 2024
From Fear to Light: How Birthright Opened My Jewish Heart
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Amanda Rosen • Seattle, WA
My Jewish identity has always been complex, but my experience with Birthright opened my eyes to more joy than I could have prepared for. In Israel, I found a sense of independence and a deep connection to the land and people. I also found a friend who would become my husband and the father of our two boys. My introduction… Read More
Alums
Trip Highlights
February 8, 2024
Birthright [Israel] Trippers Find Visiting Israel During War Is a Unique and Invigorating Experience
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Elana Sztokman
When Alon Fishman visited Israel in early January on a group trip, it wasn’t his first time in the country. But Fishman, 23, had never seen Israel like this before. When his Birthright Israel group arrived at the Western Wall, they found it uncharacteristically empty, and the plaza featured a new memorial with the names of the 1,200 victims of… Read More
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Love Stories
Trip Highlights
February 2, 2024
Birthright Israel Love Story: Amanda & Eric Rosen
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Birthright Israel Foundation
Who knew a Birthright trip could lead to happily ever after? Not Amanda and Eric! Their story began amidst the sun-kissed landscapes of Israel, where a casual bus seat conversation blossomed into a love that would change their lives. Fast forward, and they're now a Seattle-based family with two bouncing sons and a furry friend named Penny, all thanks to… Read More
Alums
Trip Highlights
February 1, 2024
From Law School to Leadership: How Birthright Ignited My Jewish Purpose
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Romy Miller • Boca Raton, FL
As a third-year law student at the University of Florida, I am constantly facing existential crises. Why am I here? What career path is best for me? What will my future be? But amidst the swirling doubts, one desire shines brightly: the yearning to help my Jewish community and make a difference in our world. Law school seemed like the… Read More
Alums
Trip Highlights
February 1, 2024
Israel: Beyond the Headlines, Into My Heart (Thanks to Birthright)
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Sasha Kraver • Palm Beach, FL
Birthright was my first time in Israel, and in 2016, it changed my life. Since then, Birthright has become a vital organization in my life. Here's why: I embarked on my Birthright Israel journey when I was 19 years old with two close Jewish friends and 40 new lifelong friends I had not met yet. What I didn’t expect when… Read More
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January 24, 2024
Wendy & Elliot Koolik Host Woodfield’s First Event in Support of Birthright Israel
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Birthright Israel Foundation
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Wendy & Elliot Koolik generously hosted Woodfield Country Club's first event in support of Birthright Israel Foundation. The Kooliks, deeply connected to the cause, have seen two out of their three children embark on Birthright Israel's classic 10-day journey. Their youngest son, Justin, not only participated in the program but also secured a coveted spot… Read More
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