# @birthrightisrael on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C0uLm4EurGT
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/10295528-birthrightisrael-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/4b68bb3dfb.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-12-11T17:44:27.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Taglit-Birthright Israel (@birthrightisrael) — https://gondola.cc/birthrightisrael

## Caption

"Birthright Israel (or Taglit, as Israelis call it) was a huge part of my journey leading to who I am today. Despite my parents being Israeli, I hadn’t visited Israel often growing up. This opportunity not only allowed me to explore my ancestral homeland but also delve into the history of the Jewish people and our connection to the land. Getting the chance to reconnect with my friends & family afterwards was incredible. Even though I had only been to Israel a handful of times at this point, I felt an immediate and deep connection to the land, people, & culture. Helping fellow group members with the language and culture helped me & them fall in love with Israel.

Little did I know that the next time I’d be going back was to move there a couple years later. It’s where I got my first job out of college, met my husband, and got married. Israel has given me the best memories & has my heart forever. In August, my husband and I moved to Miami, and 2 months later, on October 7th our lives and the lives of all Jewish people changed forever. We immediately started calling our friends and family and seeing how we could help. The next day I started an Instagram fundraiser for Magen David Adom and in less than a month with the help of 3,500 people on this platform we were able to raise $140,000 for an ambulance. I am using my voice and experiences from afar to raise awareness, educate, and fundraise for our homeland."

Birthright Israel alum, Shir Ibgui

📸: shirisawesome

#istandwithisrael #birthrightisrael #birthright #taglit #israel #amyisraelchai #alumnifeature #alumni #israeltravel #standwithisrael

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- **Likes:** 604
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## Tags

birthright, taglit, alumnifeature, amyisraelchai, standwithisrael, israeltravel, israel, istandwithisrael, birthrightisrael, alumni

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