The largest solidarity mission of American Jews since Middle East violence began in late September joined 400 Israeli soldiers for a rally and concert at an air force base near Tel Aviv. Some 900 North American Jews are visiting Israel this week under the auspices of the umbrella organization of North American Jewish federations, the United Jewish Communities.
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