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Birthright Israel
A Birthright spokesperson told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency the group expects to resume trips soon.
November 14, 2023, 3:51 pm
Birthright Cancels Israel Trips for December, Citing Security Concerns with Gaza War
A Birthright spokesperson told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency the group expects to resume trips soon.
By Andrew Lapin / JTA
(From left) Jeff Kaiwerisky, Doug Ross, David Joss, and Paul Wainstein were the leaders in the Hebrew Order of David fundraising campaign.
August 9, 2023, 1:05 pm
HOD Completes Successful Birthright Fundraiser
Over six weeks this summer, the organization raised $130,000, which led to matching funds that boosted the total to almost $400,000.
By Bob Bahr
(From left) Jeff Kalwerisky, president, Lodge Carmel Atlanta; Doug Ross, vice chairman of Birthright Israel Foundation; David Joss, North American governing lodge executive
April 26, 2023, 12:29 pm
Busloads for Birthright
Atlanta’s HOD lodges turbocharge effort to send young adults to Israel.
By Compiled by AJT staff
From left to right, Israel Bonds’ National and International Chairman of the Board Howard L. Goldstein, Adrian Grant, Ilene P. Grant, Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog, and President and CEO of Israel Bonds Dani Naveh at Israel Bonds’ International Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. // Photo Courtesy of Israel Bonds.
March 29, 2023, 11:03 am
Jewish Atlantans Honored at Israel Bonds Conference
Adrian and Ilene P. Grant and Chuck Berk were among 11 honorees recognized at the Israel Bonds’ 2023 International Leadership Conference.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Second Helpings Delivery and Fleet Operator Enzo Albana Galateo Campos loads a pallet of food from Coolray Field last month.
March 9, 2021, 8:38 pm
Addressing Hunger in a Pandemic
As pandemic worsens food insecurity in Georgia, the Jewish community is using its resources to help its own and the wider community.
By Nathan Posner
February 25, 2021, 1:42 pm
The 5781 Purim Gazette
Our annual Purim spiel from professor Essie Fresser offers news on the latest burping remedy, alternative vehicles for hire, and sticky archeological discovery.
By Essie Fresser
Matthew Berger and Roey Shoshan
December 4, 2019, 10:25 am
Hillel Conference to Address Weighty Campus Issues
A four-day conference on major issues affecting Jewish life on campus is set for Atlanta next week.
By Kevin C. Madigan
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
Sunrise Masada hikes are a staple of many Birthright Israel trips.
August 7, 2019, 1:26 pm
New Friends from Home in the Holy Land
With the summer Birthright Israel trip season drawing to a close, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta staffed three Atlanta Community Birthright Israel Trips.
By Eddie Samuels
Doug Ross
September 7, 2018, 6:51 am
The Magic of Birthright Israel
Doug Ross is the Atlanta chair of Birthright Israel Foundation.
By Doug Ross
Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day) is special in Tel Aviv.
April 12, 2018, 1:22 pm
What Israel Means to Me: Jessica Katz Yonatan
Here’s what the Birthright Israel Foundation associate regional director of Atlanta has to say as we celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday.
Birthright Israel Foundation honoree Doug Ross celebrates with Temple Sinai Rabbi Ron Segal in November.
April 12, 2018, 9:28 am
What Israel Means to Me: Doug Ross
Here’s what the Atlanta AIPAC chair, Birthright Israel Foundation Atlanta chair and national board member has to say as we celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday.
David Fisher
April 12, 2018, 3:38 am
What Israel Means to Me: David Fisher
Here’s what the former Birthright Israel Foundation president has to say as we celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday.
A birthright trip organized by Georgia Tech Hillel visits the Dead sea in December 2016.
December 13, 2017, 10:58 am
Birthright Expands Age Eligibility
Starting next summer, Birthright Israel will offer free trips to Israel to 27- to 32-year-olds.
Marc and Carole Salzburg are members of the host committee for the Birthright dinner. “All ages need to visit Israel to return and know what they are talking about,” Marc said. “It’s our legacy.”
November 14, 2017, 4:14 pm
Atlanta Celebrates Birthright’s Successes
Community members gathered at the St. Regis to highlight Birthright Israel's impact among on today's youth.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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