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190 on the religion," he says. "I was always missing the social aspect of it. I just realized how much I love being around a big Jewish community, and how much it means to me. It's hard to explain why. I get a completely different vibe. A dif- ferent part of myself opens up." Since 1971, Jewish teenagers on the North Shore have been making pilgrimages to Israel through Y2I ( Youth to Israel), a program run by the Salem-based Lappin Founda- tion. Businessman Robert Lappin began the trips as a way of fostering Jewish identity in young people, and in recent years his foundation has annually sent around 100 kids to Israel, or around 60 percent of the Jewish 16- and 17-year- olds in the 23 cities and towns that the group serves. "At that time, [the early 1970s], I became concerned about the assimilation of Jewish people," says Lappin, who, Life Changer: Top, Young people visit the city of Jaffa; Bottom, Rachel Maglio Philanthropy ne Photograph courtesty of the Lappin Foundation VISIT. EXPLORE. APPLY! 35 TREMONT STREET LYNN, MA 01902 781-586-2008 Shaping authentic men and women of talent and faith. 781-272-2034 | nbminc.com Are you looking for a career with greater stability and more income potential? Northern Business Machines has sales and service opportunities for enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a professional, innovative environment. Join a successful team. NBM is one of the largest, most dynamic document imaging and network solutions companies in the Northeast. Competitive Compensation Packages Unlimited Earning Potential Health and Retirement Benefits Ongoing Training and Development Start building a brighter future. Call today to schedule a confidential interview or send your resume to vhydorn@nbminc.com. BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE