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You are Never too Young to Visit Israel

Record Numbers of Jewish Youngsters Visit Israel in Winter 2004

Ten thousand youngsters are scheduled to participate in the birthright programs this winter.  Minister Benny Elon stated “the tourism industry is the only branch that creates jobs in the market” and according to Natan Sharansky, the average income to the state of Israel since this project started four years ago, is 84 million dollars.

The birthright project connects students  and young people 21-26 years connects students and young people 21-26 years old to their Jewish identity and to the state of Israel. As part of the program visiting Israel for 10 days, they old to their Jewish identity and to the state of Israel. As part of the program visiting Israel for 10 days, they have the opportunity to tour different sites accompanied by Israeli students and soldiers, solidifying and connecting the bond between them.  When they return home, they become goodwill ambassadors and advocates for Israel on their campuses.

The students that are participating in the birthright project will also encourage people in their communities and campuses to travel to Israel through the internet on www.birthrightisrael.com and by email.

TO KNOW EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVEL TO ISRAEL, VISIT:  www.goisrael.com or www.ibelieveinisrael.com or call 1-888-77-Israel.

Edited By Madelyn Miller

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