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Video: First Reconstructionist Birthright Journey

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Reconstructionist Birthright Adventure

Welcome to the first Reconstructionist Birthright journey! In December 2016, a group of 37 went on a complicated and incredible adventure. Exploring the country of Israel from a multitude of viewpoints, opinions, perspectives, and values, the group journeyed from the Sea of Galilee to Beer Sheva, from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, from Tayibe to Tzfat. Journey with us in the video and beyond.

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