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G.A. changes title, several sessions to reflect Israel crisis
by NEW YORK (JTA) -- Originally titled "Lech Lecha: Go Forth," this year's gathering of North American Jewish federation and commun, But as the conflict intensified in Israel, the planned theme for the federation system's General Assembly, scheduled for Nov. 10
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Among the changes to the gathering, expected to attract more than 4,000 participants:
*An event celebrating fund-raising successes was converted to an Israel solidarity rally.
*Various sessions have been recast in order to brief participants on what is going on in Israel and how they can help.
*Sessions on issues such as civil liberties and civil rights were cut.
*Headline speakers -- such as Elie Wiesel -- were asked to incorporate the current situation in their remarks.
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