Birthright Israel and Birthright Israel Foundation joined more than 50 dignitaries, family and friends of fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, program alum and lone soldier, Max Steinberg in a memorial and dedication ceremony at the ancient Arbel Synagogue in northern Israel on July 16. Steinberg went on a Birthright Israel trip in 2012. He made aliyah and joined the IDF’s Golani Brigade where he served as a sharpshooter. In July 2014, he was killed in battle while serving with the IDF during Operation Protective Edge. Pictured: Gidi Mark, international CEO of Birthright Israel, addresses Birthright Israel participants at the Max Steinberg memorial and dedication. Photo by Sylvie Rosokoff
Amy Goldberg, an educator with Temple Beth Ami in Rockville, has been accepted to a yearlong fellowship program with two national Jewish education and tzedakah organizations – Good People Fund and NewCAJE. Goldberg will focus on merging social action with Jewish education. Photo courtesy of Good People Fund
Ayle (Jach) and David Karvani of Rockville, joyfully announce the birth of their second son, Ilan Chai, on June 21st, 2015 at Holy Cross Hospital. Welcoming Ilan are his big brother, Liam Isaac, and grandparents, Stephanie and Michael Jach of Potomac, and Bracha Hazi of Israel, as well as his great grandmothers, Shirley Steiner and Cecille Jach. Ilan is named after his paternal great grandfather, Yichyeh Karvani. Family photo