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…Why is an AFHU Hebrew University Gift Annuity different from all others? Motor City USY Conservative youth group, revitalized with new director, will offer teens programming, social action, "ruach." Alexis Zimberg Special to the Jewish News It drives the next generation of technology. M President Obama views Mobileye in action— see video at www.afhu.org/CGA2 On his recent state visit to Israel, President Obama received a demonstration ...…
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