During one recent trip, an Israeli Birthright participant and soldier took his group to visit an Iron Dome anti-rocket defense battery — an exceedingly rare opportunity that even Israeli civilians aren’t afforded, much less tourists.
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This story was sponsored by and produced in partnership with Birthright Israel, which aims to give every young Jewish adult around the world the opportunity to visit Israel on an educational trip. This article was produced by JTA’s native content team.