A worldwide mass pilgrimage to Israel, to mark Israel’s 13th year of statehood, its Bar Mitzvah year, is being organized for next Passover, it was disclosed here today. The Bar Mitzvah celebration, which will begin on Independence Day, is expected to bring a record number of tourists.
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