Two major Jewish organizations are creating follow-up programs for Birthright Israel, which sends young Jewish adults on free 10-day trips to Israel. Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life has received $900,000 for Birthright alumni programs. The U.S. Jewish federation system plans to distribute $200,000 in grants for community efforts that integrate Birthright participants into Jewish life.
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