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KNOWLEDGE 

MOVES 

US 

AFHU NEWS

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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY 

AFHU NEWS VOL. 19 PAGE 3 

KNOWLEDGE 

MOVES 

US 

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2018 

W 

e are pleased to share our first 

fully digital edition of AFHU 

part of a comprehensive branding initiative 

spearheaded by AFHU to boost 

of Hebrew University after serving 

as Rector for five years. 

will celebrate the 100th anniversary 

of the university’s cornerstone lay- 

News. This dynamic new format en- 

awareness of the university and ex- 

Professor Menahem Ben-Sasson, 

ing on Mount Scopus. We hope that 

ables us to provide information about 

pand our reach in support of Israel’s 

known and admired by many Ameri- 

many of you will join us for our 2018 

the Hebrew University of Jerusalem 

leading academic and research insti- 

can Friends, was selected to become 

President’s Mission, beginning in Ber- 

and AFHU with video enhancements 

tution. 

Chancellor—only the third in the insti- 

lin and culminating in Jerusalem, to 

and other interactive features that help 

The year 2017 has brought ex- 

tution’s history. 2018 promises to bring 

celebrate this historic occasion. 

bring the university to life in new ways. 

citing changes. Professor Ash- 

continued advancements. In June, the 

As the university moves vigorous- 

This transformation of AFHU News is 

er Cohen was elected President 

81st International Board of Governors 

ly ahead, generating discoveries and

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advancing knowledge, AFHU is gearing 

up for growth to provide added 

resources for academic and research 

achievements. Daniel Schlessinger, 

former President, is now the Chair 

of the Board and continues to lend 

guidance and expertise. We opened an 

office in Philadelphia, where support 

for our mission is strong and continues 

to grow. Our Einstein Conference in 

Washington, D.C. next May will showcase 

Hebrew University innovations 

and celebrate Einstein’s contributions 

to the university. In addition, HU faculty 

will be visiting our communities and will 

speak at events, receptions, and parlor 

meetings throughout the year. 

AFHU News is just one of the ways 

in which we plan to share the latest 

developments and stay connected with 

you. We look forward to sharing more 

achievements in the coming months. 

Visit our website at www.afhu.org to 

learn more. 

Beth Asnien McCoy 

National Executive Director 

Marc O. Mayer President 

NEW AFHU 

PHILADELPHIA OFFICE 

T 

his year, AFHU launched a Philadelphia 

office to serve the 

greater community, which includes 

Southern New Jersey and Delaware. 

This office complements AFHU’s six 

regional offices in addition to the 

organization’s national headquarters 

in New York. Seth M. Bloom, a 

seasoned development professional 

with close ties to Israel and the 

American Jewish community, is Director 

of the Philadelphia office. 

Herb Sachs, AFHU National Board 

member and head of the Philadelphia 

Advisory Committee, stated: “We respect 

and appreciate the steadfast 

commitment of Philadelphians—including 

philanthropic leaders and the 

academic community—to Israel and 

the nation’s foundational institutions.” 

Seth Bloom 

Seth can be reached at: 

2100 Arch Street, Suite 455 

Philadelphia, PA 19103 

T: 215.330.6722 

E: sbloom@afhu.org

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AFHU NATIONAL 

LEADERSHIP 

Board of Directors Officers, Honorary Presidents, and Chairs 

PRESIDENT 

NATIONAL CAMPAIGN CHAIR 

Marc O. Mayer 

James Matanky 

CHAIR OF THE BOARD 

TREASURER 

HONORARY PRESIDENTS 

HONORARY CHAIRS 

Daniel I. Schlessinger 

Joshua M. Olshin 

Stanley M. Bogen 

OF THE BOARD 

Barbara A. Mandel 

Stanley M. Bogen 

VICE CHAIRS OF THE BOARD 

ASSISTANT TREASURER 

Keith L. Sachs 

Michael S. Kurtz 

Mark R. Gordon 

Frances R. Katz 

George A. Schieren 

Keith L. Sachs 

Frances R. Katz 

Daniel I. Schlessinger 

George A. Schieren 

Richard S. Ziman 

SECRETARY 

Ira Lee Sorkin 

Ira Lee Sorkin 

Pamela N. Emmerich 

VICE PRESIDENTS 

HONORARY VICE CHAIR 

Charles H. Goodman 

ASSISTANT SECRETARY 

OF THE BOARD 

Kenneth L. Stein 

Richard D. Weinberg 

Lawrence E. Glick 

Ronald M. Zimmerman

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THE 80TH ANNUAL HU 

INTERNATIONAL BOARD 

OF GOVERNORS 

F 

riends from throughout 

the world gathered 

in Jerusalem from June 

9-14, 2017, to participate in 

Hebrew University’s 80th 

International Board of Governors. 

University leaders 

shared their vision for future 

decades, including new academic 

programs and research 

initiatives. International del- 

egations enjoyed on-campus visits 

with faculty, students, and alumni, and 

American Friends toured Israel’s Supreme 

Court, led by members of the 

university’s Faculty of Law. Attendees 

witnessed the dedication of the 

Suzanne and Charles Goodman Brain 

Sciences Building, a state-of-the-art 

new facility and home to the Edmond 

and Lily Safra Center for Brain 

Sciences (ELSC). 

C 

eremonies on Mount 

Scopus honored philanthropic 

leaders who advanced 

research and teaching 

through gifts that propel higher 

education in Israel. AFHU 

leader and former National 

Board Chair, Michael Kurtz, 

received an Honorary Doctorate 

in recognition of his many 

decades of leadership and 

philanthropic engagement. 

AFHU National Board members 

John Bauman, Lynne Silbert, 

and Kathleen Hart Solovy 

were awarded Honorary 

Fellowships. 

Inauguration Ceremony of the 

Jerold S. and Kathleen Hart Solovy 

Moot Courtroom, Faculty of Law 

Honorary Doctorate 

-- 

Michael S. Kurtz 

Honorary Fellowship 

-- 

John Bauman 

-- 

Lynne Silbert 

-- 

Kathleen Hart Solovy 

Benefactor 

-- 

Robert Harris 

-- 

Lawrence and Sheila (z”l) Pakula 

Family 

-- 

Kathleen Hart Solovy 

Wall of Life 

-- 

Helen Daniels Bader Fund and 

Bader Philanthropies 

-- 

The Family and Friends of Israel 

(“Isho”) Gabel (z”l) 

-- 

Margaret Richek Goldberg 

-- 

Emma Joels 

-- 

Beth and Dennis McCoy 

-- 

Mordekhai and Tamar Moritz 

-- 

Zehava Noah 

Founder 

-- 

Samuel and Nancy Isaacson 

Legacy Tree 

-- 

David Bearison 

-- 

Arthur Gutterman and Jean Kohen

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DEDICATION OF 

THE PALM BEACH 

COURTYARD 

DEDICATION OF THE 

SUZANNE AND CHARLES 

GOODMAN BRAIN 

SCIENCES BUILDING 

F 

our generations of the 

Goodman and Crown 

Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences 

(ELSC). ELSC teams conduct cut- 

The Palm Beach Courtyard at ELSC 

families joined together on 

ting-edge research that is increasing 

May 22, 2017 for the dedi- 

knowledge of the brain and target- 

A 

merican Friends from 

Palm Beach, Florida, 

(ELSC), which they helped fund. The 

group also witnessed the dedication 

cation of the Suzanne and 

Charles Goodman Brain Sci- 

ing diseases such as Alzheimer’s and 

Parkinson’s. 

participated in the fourth Palm 

of the “Double Helix,” a sculpture 

ences Building at the Hebrew 

Beach Mission to Israel during 

donated by artist Richard Edelman 

University. Partially funded 

spring 2017. 

and installed on the Edmond J. Safra 

through a major gift provided 

At Hebrew University, mis- 

campus. 

by Charles (Corky) Goodman 

sion participants attended a 

During the mission, Robert Sny- 

and the Arie and Ida Crown 

special dedication ceremony 

der received an Honorary Fellowship 

Memorial Foundation, the 

for the Palm Beach Courtyard 

in recognition of his support of HU. 

building on the Safra campus 

at the Edmond and Lily Safra 

Center for Brain Sciences 

A Wall of Life ceremony was also held 

to honor Reva and Harvey (z”l) Grace. 

provides a state-of-the-art 

home for the Edmond and 

Members of the Crown and Goodman 

families gather for building dedication

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TECHNOLOGY AND 

THE MARKETPLACE 

MISSION 

and a reception hosted by Erel 

Margalit, a Knesset member 

and high-tech social entrepreneur. 

The group also toured 

Intel Israel, accompanied by 

CEO Maxine Fassberg. 

At HumanEyes Technologies, 

they met with Professor 

Shmuel Peleg, the inventor of 

BriefCam, a video synopsis 

system used to improve security 

at the Rio Olympics and 

to identify and apprehend the 

perpetrators of the Boston 

Marathon bombing. A visit to Mobileye 

familiarized participants with the work 

of Professor Amnon Shashua, whose 

life-saving automobile navigation system 

has been installed in millions of vehicles 

worldwide. Professor Koby Nahmias, 

Director of the Alexander Grass 

Center for Bioengineering, shared his 

own recent innovation, “liver-on-achip,” 

a technology that is revolutionizing 

medical diagnostics. Wine tastings 

with HU agricultural experts and a tour 

of the City of David with HU archaeologists 

rounded out the mission. 

Israel Innovation, Technology, and the Marketplace Mission attendees 

D 

uring April 2017, a delegation 

from AFHU’s 

Mid-Atlantic Region, led by 

Steven and Heather Freidkin, 

traveled to Jerusalem 

on the “Israel Innovation, 

Technology, and the Market- 

place Mission.” The trip included 

interactive visits to startups, which 

introduced American Friends to Israel’s 

leaders in nanotechnology, cybersecurity, 

and biomedicine. 

Delegates enjoyed a private meeting 

with Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat

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ALEF: 

ADDRESSING 

GLOBAL 

CHALLENGES 

NEXUS:ISRAEL 

AN INTERACTIVE 

INNOVATION 

CONFERENCE 

A 

FHU, in partnership with 

the Hebrew University, 

O 

n May 22, 2017, leading finance, 

investment, and business pro- 

hosted its Annual Leadership 

fessionals gathered in New York 

Education Forum (ALEF) in 

with innovators, entrepreneurs, and 

Palm Beach in January 2017. 

Nobel Laureates from the spheres of 

Entitled “Israeli-Led Solutions 

health, agriculture, nanotechnology, 

to Global Challenges,” the pro- 

environmental and life sciences, and 

gram brought together HU ex- 

computer science to participate in 

perts to speak on advances 

in medicine, nanotechnology, 

and issues related to inter- 

Clive Kabatznik (L) and 

Dr. Beno Michel (R) attend ALEF 

NEXUS:ISRAEL. The day-long conference 

stimulated ideas and built connections 

and capacity for the next 

national relations and Middle 

Click image to view highlights 

generation of investment, knowledge 

East affairs. 

participated in an engaging dialogue 

from NEXUS 2017 

exchange, and the commercialization 

Four-star Admiral James 

on Middle East Affairs with Ambas- 

of new technologies emerging from 

Stavridis USN (Ret.), provid- 

sador Yossi Gal, Israel’s former Am- 

the labs at Hebrew University. 

ed keynote remarks, drawing 

bassador to France and Monaco and 

upon his extensive military ex- 

current HU Vice President of External 

perience across several con- 

Relations, and Moshe Ya’alon, Israel’s 

tinents. Admiral Stavridis also 

Defense Minister from 2013-2016.

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PALM BEACH 

SCOPUS AWARD 

GALA 

DETROIT 

TORCH OF 

LEARNING 

John and Andrea Stark (L) with Amb. Yossi Gal (R) 

Judge Gerald E. Rosen (center) accepts the Torch of Learning Award 

J 

ohn and Andrea Stark were honored 

for their longstanding dedication 

Proceeds from the 2017 

Palm Beach Scopus Award 

F 

ormer U.S. District Chief 

Judge of the Eastern 

The event was emceed by Chuck 

Stokes, the Public Affairs Director of 

to the continued growth of the Hebrew 

Gala facilitated the completion 

District of Michigan, Gerald 

WXYZ-TV in Detroit. Judge Rosen was 

University during the 2017 Palm Beach 

of the Palm Beach Courtyard 

E. Rosen, received the presti- 

recognized for his professional achieve- 

Scopus Award Gala on January 15th at 

at the Edmond and Lily Safra 

gious Torch of Learning Award 

ments, leadership, public service, and 

The Breakers in Palm Beach. 

Center for Brain Sciences. 

from AFHU on September 12, 

commitment to the Hebrew University 

2017, in Detroit. 

of Jerusalem and Israel.

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GEORGE A. 

KATZ TORCH 

OF LEARNING 

AWARD 

HARVEY L. 

SILBERT TORCH 

OF LEARNING 

AWARD 

L 

eading attorneys David 

B. Pitofsky and Lawrence 

J. Zweifach were honored 

on May 3, 2017, at the 

47th George A. Katz Torch of 

Learning Award luncheon in 

New York. Robert Thompson, 

CEO of News Corp., presented 

the Torch of Learning 

Award to David B. Pitofsky. 

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President 

of the Union for Reform Judaism, 

conferred the honor upon 

Lawrence J. Zweifach. Brian 

Ross, ABC News Chief Investigative 

Correspondent, delivered 

the keynote address. 

David B. Pitofsky (L) and Lawrence J. 

Zweifach (R) 

Richard Pachulski (3rd from left) and Michael L. Tuchin (3rd from right) 

O 

n March 1, 2017, AFHU Award Dinner in Los Angeles. Richard 

honored prominent at- 

Pachulski is Senior Partner and 

torneys and community leaders 

Richard Pachulski and 

Michael L. Tuchin at the Harvey 

L. Silbert Torch of Learning 

Founder of Pachulski, Stang, Ziehl 

& Jones LLP. Michael L. Tuchin is a 

founder and co-manager of Klee, 

Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern LLP.

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HUMANITARIAN 

TORCH OF LEARNING 

AWARD 

HEBREW 

UNIVERSITY 

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS 

Medicine/Health 

-- 

Comprehensive study shows a 

significant ongoing decline in 

sperm counts of Western men 

Renae Jacobs-Anson (2nd from left) and Helen Jacobs-Lepor (4th from left) 

-- 

Hebrew University launches 

Multidisciplinary Center on 

Cannabinoid Research 

A 

FHU conferred the Humanitarian 

Torch of Learning Award upon 

dedicated civic and Jewish communal 

leaders Renae Jacobs-Anson and Helen 

Jacobs-Lepor at the Bel Air Affaire 

in Los Angeles on September 16, 2017. 

The gala was held at the home of Mrs. 

Brindell Gottlieb, a Hebrew University 

Benefactor and former President of 

the Western Region. 

Renae Jacobs-Anson and 

Helen Jacobs-Lepor are longstanding 

supporters of Israel 

and members of AFHU’s National 

and Western Region 

boards. Over nine years, 

their efforts to organize the 

annual fundraising gala have 

helped to raise more than 

$7 million for student scholarships 

at HU. 

Science/Tech 

-- 

Glowing bacteria detect buried 

landmines 

-- 

LIGO confirms 1989 Hebrew 

University prediction about 

neutron star mergers

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HEBREW 

UNIVERSITY 

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS 

ALUMNI 

ANNUAL FUND 

HEBREW UNIVERSITY 

Agriculture/Food 

-- 

An Israeli innovation increases 

food supply 

-- 

Science restores better flavor 

to tomatoes 

WAS IMPORTANT TO YOUR PAST 

HU students at the Rothberg Amphitheater 

Humanities 

-- 

Hebrew University 

archaeologists find 12th 

Dead Sea Scrolls cave 

-- 

Hebrew University launches 

the world’s largest index of 

Jewish art 

A 

lumni in the United States have 

a special opportunity to support 

Hebrew University through AFHU’s 

inaugural Alumni Annual Fund. This 

vital initiative will provide scholarships 

to deserving HU candidates in need 

of financial support. Giving to the 

Alumni Annual Fund will enable students 

to take advantage of the transformational 

opportunities that an HU 

education provides. 

Donations to the Alumni 

Annual Fund will double in 

impact thanks to a matching 

grant from a generous donor. 

DONATE AT: 

www.afhu.org/alumnifund

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IN 

REMEMBRANCE 

Erika Axelrad 

Alec Engelstein 

Richard Koch 

Jose Sandler 

Joseph Axelrad 

Hilliard Farber 

David L. Korris 

Bertha Schechter 

William Baumol 

Blanche Fiske 

Harvey M. Krueger 

Jerry Schindelheim 

Stephen F. Beiner 

Lillian Swift Gaeser 

Ira Kukin 

Nathan Schlessinger 

Sol Berg 

Norman R. Glick 

Stanley Lipkin 

Diana Gail Shadowitz 

Cissie Bevilacqua 

Sibyl Golden 

Leonard Litwin 

Barbara Sinatra 

Helene Bogutz 

Jerome W. Gottesman 

Howard Philip Marguleas 

Carla Sobel 

Donald R. Brenner 

Abraham Greenspan 

Robert A. Moss 

Bension Spack 

Annabelle K. Bresler 

Ilse Hammerstein 

Doris Nadler 

Ruth Schloss Stanton 

Elaine Brimer 

Edith Kavey Hershon 

Paul H. Ornstein 

Joseph Taub 

Sam Carl 

Sarah Jacobs 

Lynda Raskin 

Gustava Tishman 

Zev Jeff W. Chayes 

Burton Lee Kaplan 

Lee Rausnitz 

Muriel Tivin 

Jill Cohen 

Jordan Kaplan 

Stephen D. Richek 

Florence Toledano 

Bertram J. Cohn 

Amiram Karney 

Vincent P. Rigolosi 

Jerome A. Weinberger 

Dorothy Cooper 

Sandy Kass 

Lawrence Robins 

Lillian Apodaca Weiner 

Leonard Cordes 

Gershon Kekst 

Donald Robinson 

David Wilstein 

Ira Eichner 

Rose Klausner 

Jack Russo 

Henrietta Zarovsky 

Wendy Eigen 

Noah Scott Klersfeld 

Harriet Salzberg 

Robert D. Zucker

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TODAY’S 

INVESTMENT 

FUNDS 

TOMORROW’S 

INNOVATION 

AFHU HEBREW UNIVERSITY GIFT ANNUITY RETURNS 

AGE 65 70 75 80 85 90 

RATE 6.0% 6.5% 7.1% 8.0% 9.5% 11.3% 

Rates are based on single life. Cash contributions produce annuity payments that are substantially tax-free. 

By creating a secure American Friends of the Hebrew University Gift Annuity, 

you’ll receive great rates, and the knowledge that your investment will fund 

solutions for mankind’s greatest challenges. For more information on the 

Hebrew University of Jerusalem and AFHU Hebrew University Gift Annuities, 

please call AFHU National Director of Development, Monica Loebl. 

CALL OR EMAIL NOW. 

Receive excellent returns, and 

secure a brighter future for all. 

T: 212.607.8502 

E: mloebl@afhu.org 

Arrange a Planned Gift: 

https://www.afhu.org/cga

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UPCOMING EVENTS 

REGIONAL OFFICES 

THURS. 

APR 19 

SUN. 

MAY 6 

Scopus Award Dinner 

National Board of Directors Meeting 

Washington, D.C. 

Western Region 

National 

Pacific Northwest Region 

180 Grand Avenue, Suite 955 

Oakland, CA 94612 

T: 415.299.8691 

E: pacificnorthwest@afhu.org 

Philadelphia Office 

2100 Arch Street 

Philadelphia, PA 19103 

T: 215.330.6722 

E: philadelphia@afhu.org 

SUN. 

Einstein Award Gala 

Mid-Atlantic Region 

Western Region 

Mid-Atlantic Region 

MAY 6 

16633 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 715 

5100 Wisconsin Avenue NW, 

THURS. 

Scopus and Maimonides Awards 

Midwest Region 

Encino, CA 91436 

T: 310.843.3100 

Suite 250 

Washington, DC 20016 

MAY 17 

Dinner 

E: western@afhu.org 

T: 202.363.4600 

SUN. 

2018 President’s Mission to 

National 

E: midatlantic@afhu.org 

JUN 3 TO 

Berlin and Jerusalem 

Midwest Region 

Southeast Region 

WED. 

20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2020 

100 West Cypress Creek Road, 

JUN 13 

Chicago, IL 60606 

Suite 865 

FRI. 

JUN 8 TO 

81st International Board of 

Governors 

National 

T: 312.329.0332 

E: midwest@afhu.org 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 

T: 561.750.8585 

E: southeast@afhu.org 

WED. 

JUN 13 

Northeast Region 

One Battery Park Plaza, 25th Floor 

New York, NY 10004 

T: 212.607.8510 

E: northeast@afhu.org

National Office 

One Battery Park Plaza, 25th Floor 

New York, NY 10004 

T: 800.567.2348 

E: info@afhu.org 

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