E REVIEWS ARE IN! 'K:`,.**14.- • "This trip has far surpassed our sons' expectations." "In speaking with our daughters ori-the phone from Isriel; , I hear the ex- citement, the feeling, things I-have not heard .before." — Howard and Kar - Mam M., metier of two participants "My son is having the time of his life and I am living vicariously 41e14\ through him." — Betsy R., mother of a participant ants of-two participants "I cannot think of a better way to get our youth 'back in touch' with Judaism andIsrabl. The geniiosity * ofbirihright pay dividend or cades to co --- "It is an absolute thrill for me to hear "As a result o eft Israel, our daughtei much deeper appreciatio of her heritage, a greater pride in her Judaism, and firMer commitment to supporting Israel." my daughter's voice filled with excitement, — Marla and Bruce S., parents of a participant on) aine P., father of a p 1ci nt telling me about the places she went and the things she saw." Nancy G. mother of a participant THE TRIP LASTS TEN DAYS. THE EXPERIENCE LASTS A LIFETIME. You can play a part in strengthening the Jewish future. In seven short years, Taglit-birthright Israel has provided the gift of a first-time, educational trip to Israel to nearly 145,000 Jewish young adults from 52 countries. You can help make Israel an integral part of Jewish life by encouraging someone you know to accept the gift or by supporting the program. Registration for Winter 2007-08 trips is now open. Learn more at www.birthrightisrael.com . IC Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit TAGLIT• J1' 17331 birthright Israel E This experience is rated E for essential. Parental approval is guaranteed. www.birthrightisrael.com NORTH AMERICAN JEWISH FEDERATIONS THROUGH THE UJC I GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL I PRIVATE PHILANTHROPISTS THE EXCERPTS ABOVE ARE TAKEN FROM ACTUAL LETTERS WRITTEN BY THE PARENTS OF ALUMNI. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALUMNUS EVAN KESTENBAUM. 1304890 September 13 • 2007 51