The experience of a lifetime There was no question that Zac Abelson (centre) would attend the Excelerate23 Summit in New York City this past March. (photo from Zac Abelson) “I believe my Excel journey is only just getting started,” Zac Abelson told the Independent. “The last summer and the Excelerate conference have solidified my belief […]

Birthright Israel Excel Fellowship kicks off summer program Birthright Israel Excel welcomed 64 international college students to their fellowship program this week. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: JUNE 20, 2023 02:27 Updated: JUNE 20, 2023 10:31     Birthright Israel Excel 2023 (photo credit: Or Doga) The 2023 cohort of Birthright Israel Excel’s prestigious lifelong fellowship in business and technology […]

(Left to right) Sasha Gerber, Daniel Osheroff and Shane Better were among the more than 300 Birthright Israel Excel Fellows from North America and around the world at the Excelerate23 Summit last weekend in New York. (Provided by Luis Ruiz). They were a trio of young Marylanders in a sea of their peers, and loving […]

Founded in 2011, Birthright Israel Excel is a highly selective fellowship that builds leadership skills and relationships among tomorrow’s global business leaders. By ZVIKA KLEIN Published: JULY 18, 2022 09:02 Updated: JULY 18, 2022 18:01     Birthright Israel Excel 2022 summit. (photo credit: Courtesy of Birthright Israel Excel) Sixty young Jews from the world’s leading universities recently landed […]

Emerging Global Jewish Business Leaders Unite At Birthright Israel Excel Summit 30 March 2022 10:06 pm By TheJ.ca Staff Third year Computer Engineering student David Ifergan (21) of Queen’s University, Queen’s graduate Leora Owsiany (BComm, 24), and Ben Futoriansky (27), a graduate of the Schulich School of Business at York University, are among the dozen […]

Networking with the ‘Excel Fellows’ in New York City Posted April 7, 2022 Lawrence resident Arye Lifshitz was one of the more than 300 Birthright Israel Excel Fellows from North America and around the world who attended the Excelerate22 Summit April to 3 in New York City. The Birthright Israel Excel Fellows from North America […]

Published on: Apr 15, 2022. Birthright program targets professional development By LOIS GOLDRICH

Published on: Oct 11, 2021. The program invited 56 students and entrepreneurs to Israel for this year’s program, after sifting through thousands of applicants from around the world.

Published on: Aug 6, 2020. Participants hailing from top universities will complete their placements this summer virtually. Acclaimed behavioral economist Dan Ariely offered them career advice.

Published on: Jul 21, 2020. Under normal circumstances, more than 50 young Jewish adults travel to Israel for 10 weeks during the summer to participate in Birthright Israel’s accelerator/internship program.