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Ajak, a Sudanese refugee, is now reunited with her son and family thanks to Ben\u2019s efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.refugepoint.org\/ajak_reunion\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to see the news piece about Ajak\u2019s reunion with her family.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you Ben!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ben Stern\u2019s Bar Mitzvah project saved a life. He sold donuts and gave the proceeds to RefugePoint, raising enough money, $500, for RefugePoint to bring one person from danger to safety. Ajak, a Sudanese refugee, is now reunited with her son and family thanks to Ben\u2019s efforts. 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