An Odyssey From Birthright to the BDS Movement

Some young Jews on the Israel excursion program say a rah-rah atmosphere has turned them into harsh critics of the occupation.

Naomi Darom
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Sam Sussman’s tour of Masada started in a pretty standard way. It happened three years ago as part of the , which offers young Jews free 10-day trips to Israel. At Masada, 50 American students were on hand.

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