The Israel Bridge March 5th, 2026 Newsletter

On behalf of Keri Greenwald

March 05, 2026

Welcome to the Bridge & Beyond Newsletter by The Israel Bridge, where Israeli student-athletes stand strong against antisemitism on campus.

Olympic Milestone: Menachem Chen Breaks the record and represents Israel in Bobsled Racing

We are incredibly proud of Menachem Chen, a track and field Israeli student-athlete from Arkansas State University, who recently competed in Olympic Bobsled racing, marking the first time Israel has ever participated in this sport.

This achievement is especially remarkable considering that snow is extremely rare in Israel. Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Menachem remains deeply connected to The Israel Bridge and is actively involved on campus through Students Supporting Israel.

Welcome to Our New Team Members

Eliana is a Premier League soccer player, former member of the Israeli National Team. Eliana also studied and competed at Southern Utah University and Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania.

Ran is a former water polo player and graduate of the University of the Pacific, California. Ran is also a Professional Coach.

Ran and Eliana are joining Dan Aronovic as part of our growing Israel operations team.

Mini-Grant Program 2026– Applications Now Open!

We have officially launched the 2026 Mini Grant Program for Israeli student-athletes in U.S. colleges. These mini-grants provide support for essentials, emergencies, medical expenses not covered by insurance, and other urgent needs. We also award mini-grants to students who demonstrate extraordinary leadership and take meaningful action to support Israel on campus. If you are interested in sponsoring a $1,000 mini-grant, please click here.

Upcoming Event

Palm Springs, CA – Sunday, March 8, 3:00 to 5:00 PM

The Israel Bridge will host a moderated panel discussion featuring several of our top Israeli student athletes who are studying and competing at American universities.

These remarkable young men and women have served in the IDF and now represent Israel and the Jewish people on campus during a complex and challenging time.

For more information, please email Keren Rosenberg, Executive Director, at [email protected].

Passover Hosting

Passover is approaching, and for many of our Israeli student-athletes, this holiday will be spent far from home. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Keren Rosenberg at [email protected].

Support Our Mission

If you would like to support our mission and make a meaningful impact, please consider making a donation today.

If you are interested in sponsoring a $1,000 mini-grant, please click here.

Be Part of The Movement

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