Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Future Payments) (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2019	$ 4,000
2020	8,000
2021	8,000
2022	8,000
2023	8,000
2024	8,000
Total	$ 44,000

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party, Scheduled Payment After Year Five

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Litigation Settlement Amount Awarded To Other Party Scheduled Payment Remainder Of Year

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Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party, Scheduled Payment Year Five

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Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party, Scheduled Payment Year Four

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Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party, Scheduled Payment Year Three

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Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party, Scheduled Payment Year Two

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Amount awarded to other party in judgment or settlement of litigation.

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