“It has been a lifelong dream to learn about my Jewish heritage and immerse myself in Israeli cultutre. I did not grow up with a Jewish education,and it wasn'ty until I discovered (this program) that I began actively pursuing this knowledge. I began with a Hebrew reading course, and progessed to meeting with (someone) once a week to discuss Jewish topics, participated in his Jewish Think tank, and graciously accepted the task of educating myself for my Bat Mitzvah.”