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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Birthright to bring 21,000 to Israel [To become "foremost strategic asset of the State of Israel]

JTA

Taglit-Birthright Israel will bring 21,000 Jewish youth on a free 10-day trip to Israel this summer, the group announced.

The number represents a doubling of the number of participants over the summer of 2009.

This summer marks the 10th anniversary of the Jewish educational project. Thousands remain on waiting lists, however, the group said in a news release.

“We set a goal for ourselves that within the next 7-10 years, half of Jewish youth living in the Diaspora will visit Israel through our program.  They will become alumni who will represent the foremost strategic asset of the State of Israel.  The number of participants of the summer season of our 10th year is testimony to our ability to achieve our goals. We are increasing fund-raising around the world in order to meet the great demand....

Over a quarter of a million Jewish youth from more than 50 countries have traveled to Israel with the Taglit-Birthright program. Full story
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