Because of this inbred love of Israel, we'd save dimes in an envelope. It was so exciting to get the money in, to buy the trees, maybe buy more trees than somebody else, and get a certificate. Then I would give it to an aunt or a grandmother, and they would well up with tears. I mean, it was the most special little thing, and I think that made a big difference about the way I am. It's woven in.

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