Losing Myself in Israel

Check out the following blog post from an Israel Outdoors alumn! Israel. Culturally, it might be one of the more unique places on the planet. Founded by secular zionists, raised with a foot firmly planted in Jewish orthodoxy, and scarred by war, strife, and the most dynamic shift in demographics the world has ever seen – the…

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A Jewish Love Story

Two happy Jewish newlyweds are currently on their honeymoon in Israel and we found each other thanks to your organization. We feel compelled to share our story with you… On January 19, 2012, we boarded a plane to Israel, not knowing each other, knowing even less about the events that would sweep us away in…

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Staff Training

Former Israel Outdoors staffer Yaniv Havusha writes about his experience at the exclusive Birthright Fellows program.  Read More Birthright Israel – mention this to anyone who has participated and you’ll instantly hear. “OMG, I loved my trip.” Or, “My so and so went on Birthright and loved it.” Or, “I wish I could go.” So…

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Little Chef Big Appetite

Rachel recently returned from a free Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors and photo documented her trip on her blog. Some examples are below. See More. We traveled all over Israel for 10 days with 37 other Americans between the ages of 22-26. It was an unforgettable experience and I know so many of the…

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Owning Her Jewish Identity: A Birthright Israel LA Way Story

Sasha K. participated in a free Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors and the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles this past February. Recently www.JewishLA.org published a post about how meaningful her trip was. Thanks for sharing! Born in Russia, Sasha Karlova didn’t know she was Jewish until she moved to the U.S. with her…

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Reflections on a Trip

Nechama H. participated in a free Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors and Rutgers Hillel this past winter. Thanks for sharing Nechama and Rutgers Hillel! When the plane began the descent into Israel, the sun was rising over Tel Aviv, and it was the most incredible sunset I had ever seen. The clouds were smoky…

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In the Spotlight!

Here at Israel Outdoors we love to hear about what our alumni are up to. Zak R. participated in a free Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors this past October. He also is a professional actor. Where are you from? Originally upstate New York, but I grew up in Richmond, Virginia. Where do you live…

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Spotlight on Israel Outdoors Alum – Water Polo Style

Here at Israel Outdoors we love to hear about what our alumni are up to. Blake N. participated in a free Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors earlier this year. He also is a former competitive water polo player. Where are you from? I am from Westlake Village, CA (right on the boarder of Ventura…

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Spotlight on Israel Outdoors Alum – Football Style

Here at Israel Outdoors we love to hear about what our alumni are up to. Daniel A. participated in a free Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors this past December. He also is a former professional football player. Where are you from? I was born in Alameda, CA, and grew up in Pleasant Hill, CA.…

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Spotlight on Israel Outdoors Alum – Maccabiah Style

Here at Israel Outdoors we love to hear about what our alumni are up to. Rachel B. participated in a free Birthright Israel trip with Israel Outdoors this past fall. She also represented the US as a gymnast in the Maccabbiah Games. Where are you from? I grew up and currently live in Orlando, Florida.…

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