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Warren Buffett, left, and Bill and Melinda Gates have challenged the world's billionaires to give away half their wealth before they die. (Photo courtesy of The Giving Pledge)  Lorry Lokey has pledged to give away all of his $700 million, with the next $60 million going to Israel.

 (Photo courtesy of The Giving Pledge) Thirteen Jews were among the first to take the Giving Pledge challenge issued by Bill Gates, above, and Warren Buffett.  

 (Photo courtesy of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

Thirteen Jews were among the first to take the Giving Pledge challenge issued by Bill Gates, above, and Warren Buffett. (Photo courtesy of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

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