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Lisa Barson, co-chair
of the 1998 UJA
Singles Mission to
Israel, at the Kotel.

Detroiters
marvel at the
quick, and
seemingly lasting,
camaraderie
of the 1998
UJA Singles
Mission to Israel.

PHOTOS BY MELISSA SELIGMAN
Special to The Jewish News

101E ore than 60
Detroit-area
young singles — a
record high took
this year's UJA singles mission to
Israel last July.
During their 11 days of trav-
el they found a constantly
interesting panorama of sights
and sounds, of food and fash-
ion. But the highlights, partici-
pants said, were the opportuni-
ty to reexamine their own sense
of spirituality and community
and the opportunity to forge

new friendships.
It was the first visit to Israel
for some, a nostalgic return trip
for others, but it was the first
time this particular group came
together, and they wouldn't trade
the whirlwind experience for
anything.
The trip coleaders were Lisa
Barson and Lee Trepeck, and
Barson reports that for many the
bonds of friendship forged in
Israel have only strengthened in
the weeks since the group
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After walking through an archeological site, this
group of Detroiters took time for a photo op.

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Detroit Jewish News

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