It was a great idea that stuck.
500,000 young adults have traveled a total of 376 million miles . . . for free. They come from 6 continents and represent 66 different countries. All because Charles Bronfman, Michael Steinhardt, and their group of Jewish Philanthropists were determined to bring young Jewish adults to their ancestral homeland.
“We believe,” explains “>Masada to see the sunrise.
 to ensure safe travel. It was weird that I felt completely comfortable, yet my family at home was worried about me and my safety for the whole trip.</p>
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<strong>JJ:</strong> <em>Did you become a Bat Mitzvah? Why?</em></p>
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<strong>Shari: </strong>Yes. I became a Bat Mitzvah right at the Kotel or Western Wall. I was so excited! Now I have a strong connection to Israel and Judaism. I’m motivated to act on these changes. I decided that I want to learn about Kabbalah, will be volunteering twice a month at home, and returning to Israel to do volunteer work there. Becoming a Bat Mitzvah (for the first time in my life) was the best way I could show my new passion.</p>
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