A program that sends Jewish young adults on free educational trips to Israel awarded $1 million in grants for efforts to engage the trips’ alumni in Jewish life. Among the 16 follow-up projects Birthright Israel is funding around North America are a wilderness adventure in New Mexico, an Israeli business investment program and several programs that combine reunions, Shabbat celebrations and volunteer opportunities.
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