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Birthright Israel Foundation
Eric Robbins will step down as CEO of Federation on June 30.
April 11, 2024, 3:09 pm
Robbins Resigns, Federation Searches for New CEO
Federation Board Chair Beth Arogeti announced that David Fisher will serve as interim CEO as the search for a permanent candidate ensues.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
A house where 40 Israeli civilians were held hostage in Kibbutz Be’eri, Oct. 11, 2023 // Photo Credit: Lazar Berman/The Times of Israel
November 14, 2023, 2:17 pm
Oct. 7 Atrocities Video Sickens Atlanta Audience
The Israeli consulate and communal leaders voiced disappointment at the small turnout for a screening.
By Dave Schechter
A Birthright spokesperson told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency the group expects to resume trips soon.
December 15, 2022, 10:27 am
Birthright Is Cutting Israel Trips by One-Third
Drop in support by Adelson family and rising costs have been a blow to the big program.
By Bob Bahr
Matthew Oppenheimer
December 1, 2022, 1:55 pm
40 Under 40: Matthew Oppenheimer
Matthew is President of Halpern Enterprises
By Jack Linder
Sherry Frank
October 13, 2022, 12:29 pm
THE LOWDOWN…Sherry Frank
I Bet You Didn't Know...Frank helped initiate the Atlanta Black-Jewish Coalition, Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta and has been centrally involved in a wide array of interethnic and interfaith activities.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Since the program debuted in December 1999, 800,000 young Jewish adults, from 68 countries, have participated in Birthright (birthrightisrael.com) trips. Some 600,000 have come from the U.S., among them 9,500 from the Atlanta area.
August 31, 2022, 12:01 pm
Birthright’s ‘Delightfully Imperfect’ Israel
Since the first plane carrying college students touched down in late December 1999, 800,000 young Jewish adults have participated in Birthright trips.
By Dave Schechter
Recently named vice chair of the Birthright Israel Foundation, Douglas Ross didn’t even know Israel was a country when he was a youth.
November 12, 2021, 2:25 pm
Atlantan Named Vice Chair of Birthright Israel Foundation
Douglas M. Ross has served as the Atlanta chair since 2012.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
September 3, 2021, 5:13 pm
L’Shana Tova from Jewish Atlanta for 5782
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
Kate Smith
September 3, 2021, 2:13 pm
Kate Smith’s 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message
Read community insights, perspectives and opportunities seen as we enter into the 5782/ 2021 New Year.
By Kate Smith
Event co-chairs were: Seth and Lisa Greenberg, Rob and Michelle Leven, Gary and Michelle Simon, and Beth and Gregg Paradies.
August 28, 2019, 10:03 am
Celebrating Birthright’s Success
Birthright Israel Foundation hosted an evening of celebration to thank leadership and highlight achievements at Ray's on the River.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Photos from the Instagram profiles of Gail Simmons, "Top Chef" judge, and Marc Murphy, "Chopped" judge.
February 13, 2019, 12:30 pm
Celebrity Chefs Taste Israel on ‘Birthright’ Trip
A group of American celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, writers and critics toured Israel, taking in the tastes and smells of the nation in January.
By AJT Staff
December 19, 2018, 12:15 pm
AJLF Dives into Jewish Culture at Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta Jewish Life Festival tickets are offered at a bargain rate and include Aquarium entry.
By AJT Staff
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