Birthright students gather for final sendoff
By Samantha Rosen
For the Mitzpeh
@samantharosen96
As this university’s students going on Birthright this summer gathered in the Maryland Hillel dining room enjoying Shabbat dinner, they reflected on what they are most excited for during their time in Israel.
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