birthright israel has launched a North American foundation. Jay Golan will be the president of the foundation, birthright announced Monday. Golan was senior director of Carnegie Hall since 2002 and has worked at the New York Public Library, the American Museum of Natural History and the Jewish Museum, all in New York City. Golan will foster relationships with the Jewish federation system, expand fund raising and supervise programs for birthright alumni.
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