The Israel Bridge: November 2025 Newsletter

Author

Vic Greenstein
November 15, 2025

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

Student-Athlete Spotlight

Say hello to Artur Berezkin, a powerhouse in the pool and a remarkable representative of Israel on the world stage. In just 90 seconds, you’ll see why his story stands out.

👉 Want to meet Artur or catch one of his races? Let us know!

Meet Student-Athletes Near You

Did you know there are more than 450 Israeli student-athletes currently living and competing in the U.S.?

Click the map above to see if any student-athletes are in your area. They would love to meet you and connect with the local community!

Each $5,000 helps one student athlete navigate the recruiting process and earn a scholarship. Together, we can make their dreams possible

The Israel Bridge in Action

Ross Greenstein, Founder of The Israel Bridge, is hosting Israeli student-athletes at his home in San Diego. From left to right: Yali Shiray, soccer player, Embry-Riddle University (graduate); Yaron Guverman, tennis player, University of California, San Diego; and Mika Rome, volleyball player, University of California, San Diego.

Vic Greenstein, The Israel Bridge, Chairman, visiting in Atlanta, Israeli student-athletes. From left to right: Hila Azran, track and field athlete and President of Student Support Israel (GA Campus), and Yuval Segal, swimmer, from Georgia Tech, Atlanta.

Melanie and Vic Greenstein, Chairman, are hosting Israeli student-athletes in Palm Beach Gardens. From left to right: Melanie Greenstein; Guy Finkelstein, tennis player, Southern Indiana University (alum) and Florida Atlantic University; Shelly Bereznyak, tennis player, Ohio State University (graduate), currently Tennis Graduate Assistant, Florida Atlantic University; and Eytan Michaeli, tennis player, Southern Indiana University.

Make an Impact

For our donors: if you would like to “adopt” one of the applicants who did not receive financial assistance this time, please contact us at [email protected].

This is your opportunity to give and make a direct impact on the lives of our student-athletes.

For Our Student-Athletes

Internships & Career Opportunities

👉 Interested in using our network to find an internship or job? Fill out this form: Internship request form

Watch this video of Amit Rutman, Track & Field student athlete, Sophomore at the University of Michigan, sharing how The Israel Bridge helped him secure an internship.

Financial Assistance

We recently opened applications for financial aid and were honored to support student athletes with uncovered medical costs, family hardships caused by the war, and other urgent needs.

We received many applications for emergency aid and, unfortunately, could not assist everyone. There will be additional opportunities for support in the future.

Be Part of The Movement

Follow us on social media and help spread the word. Each like, comment, and share makes a difference in our fight against antisemitism on college campuses.