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Bradley Chalupski: Representing Israel in Skeleton Sled
I competed for the U.S. Skeleton Development Program, and since I was Jewish, I was also approached to represent Israel. Until that point, I had never given any thought to what role Judaism played in my life.
And that is where Birthright Israel came in.
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The Charles Bronfman Prize 2012
Eric Greitens, founder and CEO of The Mission Continues, which
challenges post-9/11 veterans to build lives of purpose - strengthening
individuals and communities while changing the national conversation about
returning service veterans - is the 2012 recipient of The Charles Bronfman Prize.
The annual award honors humanitarian work, informed by Jewish values,
that has broad, global impact that can change lives and inspire next
generations. For more details and to view a video about this remarkable
young man, the work he is doing, and the Prize, go to www.thecharlesbronfmanprize.com.
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Taglit-Birthright Israel provides the gift of first time, peer group, educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18 to 26 in order to strengthen participants' personal Jewish identity and connection to the Jewish people.
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groups of exhausted Birthright Israel participants walked out of the Ben Gurion
Airport arrivals terminal to the sound of beating drums, singing IDF soldiers and the
welcoming call of the Shofar being blown, as the summer 2012 season kicks into full swing. 
