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Extending the Birthright privilege

Organizers chart a new course to keep alumni connected beyond 10 days

By Julie Gruenbaum Fax

URL: http://www.jewishjournal.com/education/article/extending_the_birthright_privilege_20080716/

Birthright's success in awakening a connection to Jewish heritage and Israel is unprecedented in American Jewish life. The number of alumni continues to multiply and their enthusiasm is infusing new energy into American Jewry

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