Students from war-torn Ukraine make the challenging journey to Israel

Crimean, Ukrainian students put politics aside and unite over their shared love of the Jewish homeland during Birthright trip.

UKRAINIAN JEWISH students, including some from Russian-occupied Crimea, enjoy themselves during a Birthright trip to Israel this week.

UKRAINIAN JEWISH students, including some from Russian-occupied Crimea, enjoy themselves during a Birthright trip to Israel this week.

(photo credit: Courtesy)

ByDANIEL OFMAN, SAM SOKOL

AUGUST 17, 2015 01:21

Updated: AUGUST 17, 2015 10:27

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