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How Birthright Israel Inspired My Love of Ashkenazi Food – Alumni Recipe Feature

by Aliaksandra Sukharuchkin December 2, 2018 at 8:12 pm
Aliaksandra Sukharuchkin's Birthright Israel group in 2010

How Birthright Israel Inspired My Love of Ashkenazi Food – Alumni Recipe Feature

by Aliaksandra Sukharuchkin December 2, 2018 at 8:12 pm

Hanukkah is a very nostalgic time for me and brings me very special memories. In 2010, on the eve of the first night of Hanukkah, I went on my Birthright Israel trip. I was finishing up the final year of my Bachelor of Science degree and knew very little about Israel or Judaism. Read More

What Alumni Are Saying This Week –  Masada Edition (November 26)

by Birthright Israel Foundation November 28, 2018 at 2:48 pm
Sunrise on Masada in 2018

What Alumni Are Saying This Week –  Masada Edition (November 26)

by Birthright Israel Foundation November 28, 2018 at 2:48 pm

A huge highlight from any Birthright Israel trip is the hike to Masada. Participants wake up before sunrise, fill their water bottles and begin the ascent to learn about an incredible part of Jewish history. Many participants walk away feeling an overwhelming sense of Jewish pride and understanding of our collective past through their experience atop Masada. Read More

The Mifgash Factor

by Birthright Israel Foundation November 27, 2018 at 10:30 am

The Mifgash Factor

by Birthright Israel Foundation November 27, 2018 at 10:30 am

Mifgash means “encounter” in Hebrew! Thanks to feedback from trip participants, it has become one of the most meaningful aspects of the Birthright Israel trip. In the Mifgash, young Jews from around the world meet Israeli peers, most of whom are soldiers serving in the Israel Defense Forces, and together they create bonds of understanding that can last a lifetime. Read More

Chocolate Rugelach Recipe for Thanksgiving

by Birthright Israel Foundation November 19, 2018 at 10:00 am

Chocolate Rugelach Recipe for Thanksgiving

by Birthright Israel Foundation November 19, 2018 at 10:00 am

Rugelach is delicious no matter what holiday it is! We suggest you sweeten up your Thanksgiving with this delicious treat. Chocolate Rugelach What You Need: For the Cream Cheese Dough 1 package of cream cheese (8 ounce) 2 sticks unsalted butter, cold and cubed 2½ cups flour ½ teaspoon salt What You Need: For the Chocolate Filling 1 tablespoon cinnamon ½ cup sugar 6 ounce bittersweet chocolate, small pieces or shavings 4 tablespoons butter, melted What You Do Remove dough from refrigerator and cut into 4 pieces. Read More

WHAT ALUMNI ARE SAYING THIS WEEK (NOVEMBER 19) – MIFGASH EDITION

by Birthright Israel Foundation November 19, 2018 at 9:30 am
Mifgash and Participants at Har Herzl

WHAT ALUMNI ARE SAYING THIS WEEK (NOVEMBER 19) – MIFGASH EDITION

by Birthright Israel Foundation November 19, 2018 at 9:30 am

One of the most important aspects of Birthright Israel trips are the Mifgash (encounter) who play a crucial role in the experience of the Diaspora participants. In this week’s edition of What Are Alumni Saying we want you to hear what participants and Mifgash are saying about their Birthright Israel trip! Read More

A Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Kugel

by Birthright Israel Foundation November 15, 2018 at 11:00 am

A Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Kugel

by Birthright Israel Foundation November 15, 2018 at 11:00 am

If there is one staple around every Jewish table during holiday season — it has to be kugel. Whether you prefer it sweet or savory you can’t go wrong with a festive sweet potato kugel for this Thanksgiving! Sweet Potato Kugel What You Need 3½ lbs sweet potatoes (roughly 4 large sweet potatoes) 2 large onions, diced 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ cup scallions, minced 5 eggs ½ cup matzah meal (or flour if not during Passover) ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted and cooled 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon pepper What You Do Preheat oven to 400°. Read More