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[[Image:Schusterman.jpg|right|thumb|Schusterman Family Foundation Logo]]
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The '''Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation''' is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1987 and it is a is part of the Schusterman Philanthropic Network (SPN), a global network of philanthropic initiatives started by the Schusterman family in the U.S., Israel and Canada.
The '''Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation''' is based in Tulsa, {{USSC|OK}}. It was founded in 1987 and it is a is part of the Schusterman Philanthropic Network (SPN), a global network of philanthropic initiatives started by the Schusterman family in the U.S., [[Israel]], and Canada.


According to their website, their vision is "To help the Jewish people flourish by spreading the joy of Jewish living, giving and learning," and their mission is "ensuring vibrant Jewish life by empowering young Jews to embrace the joy of Judaism, build inclusive Jewish communities, support the State of Israel and repair the world." They have a branch in Israel, founded in 2006.<ref>{{REFweb
According to their website, their vision is "To help the Jewish people flourish by spreading the joy of Jewish living, giving and learning," and their mission is "ensuring vibrant Jewish life by empowering young Jews to embrace the joy of [[Judaism]], build inclusive Jewish communities, support the State of [[Israel]] and repair the world." They have a branch in [[Israel]], founded in 2006.<ref>{{REFweb
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== Promotion of Infant Circumcision ==
== Promotion of infant circumcision ==
In 2009, Schusterman Family Foundation gave a grant to mohel and professional infant circumcisor [[Neil Pollock]] to promote infant circumcision in Rwanda,<ref name='marketwire 2009-02-24'>{{REFnews
In 2009, Schusterman Family Foundation gave a grant to [[mohel]] and professional infant circumcisor [[Neil Pollock]] to promote infant [[circumcision]] in Rwanda,<ref name='marketwire 2009-02-24'>{{REFnews
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  |quote=...much of the trip's cost was covered by grant money from Canadian Institutes of Health Research and funding from the Shusterman Foundation...
  |quote=...much of the trip's cost was covered by grant money from Canadian Institutes of Health Research and funding from the Shusterman Foundation...
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}}</ref> particularly the [[Mogen]] technique, in the name of HIV prevention. As a result of this, the Rwandan Ministry of Health has made infant circumcision a priority as AIDS prevention strategy.<ref>{{REFnews
}}</ref> particularly the [[Mogen]] technique, in the name of [[HIV]] prevention. As a result of this, the Rwandan Ministry of Health has made infant circumcision a priority as [[AIDS]] prevention strategy.<ref>{{REFnews
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  |quote=At the end of Dr. Pollock's visit, the Rwandan Ministry of Health announced they were making infant circumcision a priority in their fight against AIDS, as they found it to be more sustainable in the long run and ten times cheaper than adult circumcision(v).
  |quote=At the end of Dr. Pollock's visit, the Rwandan Ministry of Health announced they were making infant circumcision a priority in their fight against [[AIDS]], as they found it to be more sustainable in the long run and ten times cheaper than adult circumcision(v).
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}}</ref> This in spite of the fact that studies have shown shown HIV to be more prevalent among circumcised men in that country (3.5% vs 2.1%).<ref>{{REFjournal
}}</ref> This in spite of the fact that studies have shown shown [[HIV]] to be more prevalent among circumcised men in that country (3.5% vs 2.1%).<ref>{{REFjournal
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  |quote=Table 15.11 indicates higher prevalence of HIV among circumcised males (3.5 percent) than among [[uncircumcised]] males (2.1 percent).
  |quote=Table 15.11 indicates higher prevalence of HIV among [[circumcised]] males (3.5 percent) than among [[uncircumcised]] males (2.1 percent).
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== Population-based studies ==
{{Population-based studies}}


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