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…Her Birthright Marla Feingold found more than she bargained for in Israel. LISA BRONSTEIN Special to the Jewish News lyi aria Feingold had always dreamed of traveling to Israel. Her opportunity finally arrived in December of 2001, through Birthright Israel, a program that offers free 10-day trips for Jewish young adults ages 18 to 26. She hoped to see Israel, and maybe learn about the country. But Feingold got more than she bargained for....…
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