A group of Jewish philanthropists joined forces with the Israeli government to make a trip to Israel possible for all Jewish teens and young adults worldwide. Birthright Israel will support a first visit to Israel on existing accredited programs for all Jews aged 15 to 26. The plans’ organizers, who expect to raise $300 million for the program, hope to enlist local federations and communities across the globe to join philanthropists and the government of Israel in providing $1 million for each of five years beginning in January 1999.
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