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Charles R. Bronfman

Charles R. Bronfman

Birthright program needs wider support

The results of a new study, \”Beyond Distancing: Young Adult American Jews and Their Alienation from Israel,\” on young American Jews\’ attitudes toward Israel, were released recently, and the news is disheartening. These Jews, who represent American Judaism\’s prospects in the next generation, are growing increasingly alienated from Israel, the study finds. They are less concerned with its welfare than previous generations and, unbelievably, less comfortable with the very idea of a Jewish state.

Job or Genesis?

A few weeks into our annual summerlong stay at our home in Jerusalem, my wife, Andy, and I became honorary citizens of this extraordinary city — the first North American Jews to be so honored.

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