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Illustrative: Birthright participants doing a nature activity in the Negev after their visits were indefinitely extended due to Israel’s war with Iran, June 2025 // Photo Credit: Birthright Israel/Times of Israel
June 25, 2025, 11:01 am
Local Birthright Evacuee Shares Miraculous Tale
David Cohen, an Atlanta native, details a firsthand account of the politically-charged midnight cruise to Cyprus while exiting a warzone.
By Sasha Heller
Birthright Israel successfully evacuated approximately 1,500 program participants on Tuesday, sailing from Ashdod Port to Larnaca, Cyprus // Photo Credit: Erez Uzir, courtesy of Birthright Israel
June 16, 2025, 11:17 pm
Stranded Birthright Students Sent to Cyprus
A cruise ship carrying the students was protected by the Israeli Navy during the 13-hour voyage. From Cyprus, four wide-body planes chartered by the State of Florida will fly all U.S. participants to Tampa.
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
In 2024, Birthright Israel brought nearly 20,000 participants to Israel through its various programs and is expecting to bring 30,000 people in 2025 from around the world.
March 27, 2025, 11:36 pm
Educators Gather in Chicago for Birthright
Fellows will lead trips during the Summer 2025 travel season, coinciding with Birthright Israel’s 25th anniversary, celebrating its impact on over 900,000 Jewish young adults whose lives have been transformed by its programs.
By Compiled by AJT staff
A recent Brandeis University study highlighted positive long-term effects of Birthright trips.
February 12, 2025, 10:27 am
Birthright Resumes Visits to Northern Israel
Organization expects to host 6,500 visitors in the first quarter of 2025 to areas impacted by Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel.
By Bob Bahr
Highlighting the Birthright Mega Event Rally was a performance by Eden Golan of Israel’s acclaimed entry in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest // Photo Credit: Birthright/Mark Nomdar
July 31, 2024, 11:54 am
Birthright Members at Rally are Called to Action
Rally sends thousands of Birthright participants in Israel back to college campuses and their communities with a strong call to stand up for Israel.
By Bob Bahr
Birthright’s current trips include all the typical highlights of the organization’s tours, including this jeep tour, but also offer opportunities to volunteer and bear witness after Oct. 7 // Photo Credit: Oded Antman/JTA
February 14, 2024, 10:11 am
Birthright Students Experience Israel at War
Many participants traveling to Israel on Birthright Israel trips these days say the experience is unique and affirming at a time when many Jews feel at a loss for how to respond to the atrocities of Oct. 7.
By By Elana Sztokman/JTA
Kat Shambaugh picked strawberries, peppers, and cucumbers in her two weeks as a Birthright volunteer in Israel.
December 27, 2023, 10:50 am
Birthright Launches Expansive Volunteer Program
New program aims to bring as many as 4,000 graduates of Birthright to Israel over the next several months.
By Bob Bahr
Protests continue in the streets of Israel and America in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed overhaul of the Israeli judicial system // Photo Credit: Chaim Goldberg/Times of Israel
August 9, 2023, 1:05 pm
Atlanta Jewish Community Reacts to Fissures in Israel
Many are using their voices after years of “speaking” with their checkbooks.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Larry Stevens, Wayne Keil, Michael Coles, and Billy Bauman are a mighty part of the incoming Hillel Board.
May 24, 2023, 11:21 am
Hillel Welcomes New Director and Board
Former board chair Michael Coles presided over awards, growth, and leadership strides at the Temple on Peachtree on May 18.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ben Halpern
March 30, 2023, 2:39 pm
A Passover Message from Ben Halpern
Members of the 40 Under 40 winners share their thoughts, inspiration, advice and encouragement as you prepare for the holiday.
By Ben Halpern
Dr. Mark Goldfeder, guest contributor
February 15, 2023, 12:08 pm
Voicing Support for Proposed Antisemitism Bill
Dr. Mark Goldfeder, Esq. is director of the National Jewish Advocacy Center and Counsel for Hillels of Georgia. 
By Dr. Mark Goldfeder
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
Hannah Zale
December 1, 2022, 2:36 pm
40 Under 40: Hannah Zale
Hannah is the Program Director at Congregation Gesher L’Torah and Musician
By Jack Linder
Melissa McGrath
December 1, 2022, 1:28 pm
40 Under 40: Melissa McGrath
Melissa is an actress-writer with STW talent Agency Silverline Entertainment
By Jack Linder
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