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Cleveland girl explores her Jewish heritage

Ella Padawer treks across Holy Land to learn the culture, history

Ella Padawer, 17, traveled to Israel this summer as part of the Bronfman Youth Fellowship program. The White County High School student studied Jewish heritage and culture.

0908-Ella-Padawar-1 — Ella Padawer, 17, traveled to Israel this summer as part of the Bronfman Youth Fellowship program. The White County High School student studied Jewish heritage and culture.

For Ella Padawer, traveling to Israel is a normal summer activity. The 17-year-old Cleveland girl heads overseas for a month to visit her aunt, uncle and grandparents who live in Tel Aviv. But this summer, Padawer’s trip was anything but normal.