Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon asked a former president of B’nai B’rith International to head a foundation preparing a massive educational effort in honor of Israel’s 55th birthday. Richard Heidemann and his wife, Cheryl, were asked to chair The Israel Forever Foundation, which is preparing educational days, speakers and other activities for communities throughout the United States for a year-long program known as Israel@55.
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