Some 4,000 young adults finished their free visit to Israel. Some 4,000 Jews from 21 countries ended a 10-day tour to Israel on Tuesday night. The birthright israel visit ended with a festive ceremony in Jerusalem attended by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
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