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Birthright Israel Foundation
Helen Trattner Ross
Obituary
Obituary: Helen Trattner Ross
Helen Trattner Ross, 94, passed away peacefully in Atlanta on Friday, July 10.
Helen Trattner Ross
July 15, 2026, 10:42 am
Obituary: Helen Trattner Ross
Helen Trattner Ross, 94, passed away peacefully in Atlanta on Friday, July 10.
Judith Kanarish Rubenstein
May 6, 2026, 11:44 am
Obituary: Judith Kanarish Rubenstein
Judith “Judy” Kanarish Rubenstein, 87, of Atlanta, Ga., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5.
Mike Leven has given a generous grant to Global Jewry with the funds supporting the launching of the Global Roundtable Fund.
January 28, 2026, 10:27 am
Global Jewry Announces Grant from Mike Leven
The funds will be used to launch a Global Roundtable Fund.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Kate Smith has been promoted to the role of Vice President, Southeast Region for Birthright Israel Foundation.
June 25, 2025, 10:39 am
Smith Named VP of Southeast Region for Birthright
Kate Smith will help the Birthright Israel Foundation to continue to transform the lives of young Jewish people.
By Compiled by AJT staff
This summer, students from the University of Georgia are among the 20,000 Birthright participants from 30 countries that are expected.
May 28, 2025, 10:50 am
Birthright Israel Expects 20K Attendees this Summer
Local supporters created the first-ever women’s event for the international organization earlier this year.
By Bob Bahr
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
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