Posts by Jake
“Life Changing”: From Detroit to Jerusalem (and Back)
Here at Israel Outdoors, we love hearing from our alumni! We’re also heartened when we hear the all too common phrase used to describe the Taglit-Birthright Israel gift with Israel Outdoors: “life-changing.” In the following article, Israel Outdoors alum Josh Michaels tells us in his own words what is was that made the experience so…
Read MoreIsrael Outdoors Alumna on Upcoming Season of CBS’ “Survivor”
Roberta “RC” Saint-Amour, who survived (and enjoyed!) her Summer 2010 Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors, is about to make her television debut as a contestant on the CBS hit reality series “Survivor”. The show, entering its 25th season, will take place in the Philippines, and premieres on Wednesday, September 19th on CBS. Best of…
Read More800+ Israel Outdoors Alumni Gather in NYC for End-of-Summer Party
On August 28, 2012, over 1,600 Taglit-Birthright Israel alumni and friends came together for a massive end-of-summer party at the Boat Basin Cafe, alongside the Hudson River in New York City. Along with the beautiful weather, food, and drinks, the event provided a great opportunity for former Birthright participants to reunite and reminisce about their…
Read MoreIsrael Outdoors Participant Meets with Israeli President Shimon Peres
H/T to TL-26-524 participant Arielle Zuckerberg (where have I heard that name before?) who met with Israeli President Shimon Peres while on her Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors this summer. As if meeting the beloved President (and former Prime Minister) wasn’t cool enough, Arielle learned on her trip that her social media marketing company…
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