Jewish philanthropist Michael Steinhardt surrenders 180 stolen antiquities

(RNS) — In return, Steinhardt, co-founder of Birthright Israel, an organization that sends young Jews on free trips to Israel, will not face criminal charges for illegally smuggling the items.

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