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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 28, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract] |
Decrease in liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits | $ (7,311)
Change due to enactment of American Taxpayer Relief Act [Member] |
Effect on Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Line Items] |
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability | (1,330)
Change in Israel Tax Rate [Member] |
Effect on Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Line Items] |
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability | $ (2,867)

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