As the leading educational project of the Jewish world, our mission is to help young Jews form unbreakable bonds with Israel and their Jewish heritage. So, even though Birthright Israel trips are paused, the team has been quite busy. Watch the short video below to see how they are engaging young Jews throughout the world. Birthright Israel's 'Community Features' Secondly,… Read More
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Trip Highlights
January 10, 2021
Why Birthright Israel is More Than a 10‑Day Trip
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Jared Sapolsky • New York, NY
For countless Birthright Israel participants, the return flight home can be an overwhelming experience. After ten days of exploring the culture and history of your ancestors with 40 new friends, the thought of separation, and a return to normal life is daunting. With a new perspective on life, Birthright Israel alumni often find themselves asking, "what now?" On my trip, meeting Chen,… Read More
Trip Highlights
December 21, 2020
How Birthright Israel Broadens Exposure to Jewish Customs and Traditions
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Birthright Israel Foundation
There were many years when Judaism was not a priority for Mark and Renee Kaufman’s daughter, Desiree. She had no interest in going to temple, following Jewish customs and traditions, or marrying a Jew. Then Desiree received the gift of a Birthright Israel trip, traveling for free along with a group of her peers. In Israel, she experienced what one… Read More
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Trip Highlights
December 15, 2020
Why Future Birthright Israel Participant Isabelle Remains Hopeful
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Birthright Israel Foundation
As Birthright Israel entered its 20th anniversary year no one could have imagined a global pandemic would change the course of the program for the year. Young Jewish adults worldwide were disappointed as their trips were postponed and communities everywhere went into lockdown. Take future participant, Isabelle Wigon of Boston, MA who wasn’t surprised to learn her June Birthright Israel… Read More
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Trip Highlights
December 3, 2020
The Role Birthright Israel Played in Marina Yudborovsky’s Life
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Birthright Israel Foundation
In 2004, a Birthright Israel trip inspired Marina Yudborovsky to reconnect with her Jewish identity, something it has done for 800,000+ young Jews worldwide. Marina, a Soviet Jewish émigré to the US, was then motivated to join the Genesis Philanthropy Group (GPG) in 2009 to help in its mission to strengthen the Jewish identity of Russian-speaking Jews around the world.… Read More
Leadership & Supporters
December 1, 2020
Why Detroit Natives Andi & Larry Wolfe Support Birthright Israel
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Birthright Israel Foundation
Birthright Israel Foundation’s donors all have their own special and unique reasons for supporting the program. Many of our supporters grew up only dreaming of visiting Israel. Birthright Israel to them is almost a miracle. For others, giving to Birthright Israel Foundation fulfills their philanthropic priorities in supporting educational experiences for the next generation. Long-time Michigan donors Andi and Larry… Read More
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Leadership & Supporters
November 30, 2020
Benefits of Becoming a Birthright Israel Foundation Donor
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Birthright Israel Foundation
As the US fundraising arm for Birthright Israel trips, Birthright Israel Foundation aims to raise nearly $57 million every year to help nearly 50,000 Jewish young adults claim their birthright. While it’s clear why the Jewish State and major US Jewish organizations would help fund this educational, life-changing trip, you may be wondering what’s in it for our individual donors.… Read More
Trip Highlights
November 20, 2020
Exploring Scientific Innovations Within Jewish Organizations
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Birthright Israel Foundation
Birthright Israel Foundation has helped more than 800,000 Jewish young adults claim their birthright. From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, and many destinations in between, those who sign up for this free trip are wholly immersed in Israeli life, values, culture, history, and heritage. While there is much to do and see in Israel, one of the biggest eye-openers for participants… Read More
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Love Stories
Trip Highlights
November 16, 2020
Birthright Israel Love Story: Julie Deutsch & Asher Mayberg
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Birthright Israel Foundation
Julie and Asher’s love story began in Israel in 2015 on a Birthright Israel trip when a nice American girl met a nice Israeli boy. After the trip, Julie returned to New Jersey and Asher moved to Munich, Germany but the distance couldn’t keep them apart. Asher soon caught a flight to New Jersey to celebrate Thanksgiving and to hang out with… Read More
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Trip Highlights
November 9, 2020
Meet Israeli Birthright Israel Alumni: Liora Mara & Guy Richards
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Birthright Israel Foundation
The Birthright Israel experience equally benefits young Jewish adults from the Diaspora and Israeli participants, known as Mifgashim. For many young Israelis, Birthright Israel provides an opportunity to understand Jewish life outside of Israel. More so, the 10-day experience allows them to see their country through someone else's eyes, which furthers their appreciation for their home. To date, more than 115,000 Israelis have participated… Read More
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Trip Highlights
November 5, 2020
How Birthright Israel Solidified My Relationship with Judaism
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Daniel Winston • Roslyn Harbor, NY
If it wasn't for Birthright Israel, I don't know if I'd still be Jewish ten years down the road. After being Bar Mitzvah'd, there was little that still linked me to Judaism besides food. For instance, eating latkes every April, fasting on Yom Kippur, and suffering through Shabbat services on the rare Friday night, I visited my grandparents and great-grandma… Read More
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