Beyond Birthright: Jewish students return to Israel to do some good

Growing number of post-graduates coming to Israel to dig in their heels in less-than-glamorous locations and do some good.

By Danna Harman | 03:50 06.03.13 |

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Masada: check. Jerusalem’s old city: check. Tel Aviv’s nightlife: check. Bedouin tent: check. Yad Vashem Holocaust museum: check. What really is there left to do or see in Israel after a whirlwind, 10-day Birthright trip?

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Alternative Winter/Spring Break is another great program by Jewish National Fund!!
- By Neta Yoffe
- 07 Mar 2013
- 09:43PM
Alternative Winter and Spring Break is an incredible opportunity to volunteer in Israel and do something you would not do on an ordinary trip where you can join other young adults through JNF for a week of community service in either Northern or Southern Israel and connect to the land and people of Israel in a meaningful way.
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