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M E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T S<br />
Dear Friends,<br />
You are receiving this publication as a supporter of <strong>the</strong> Hebrew University of Jerusalem. With<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r brilliant year of innovation, discovery, growth, and vision behind us, you can feel<br />
proud to be a part of our Hebrew University community. Recently <strong>the</strong> Hebrew University<br />
marked <strong>the</strong> 100th anniversary of <strong>the</strong> laying of its cornerstone. Lord Edmund Allenby, Chaim<br />
Weizmann, Zeev Jabotinsky, and James Rothschild, along with 6,000 o<strong>the</strong>r dignitaries<br />
ga<strong>the</strong>red on <strong>the</strong> summit of Mount Scopus in 1918 to lay <strong>the</strong> cornerstones for <strong>the</strong> foundation<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Hebrew University of Jerusalem. <strong>The</strong>y placed 12 stones - corresponding to <strong>the</strong> 12<br />
Tribes of Israel - firmly into <strong>the</strong> ground and forever solidified <strong>the</strong>ir legacy.<br />
As a patron of American Friends of <strong>the</strong> Hebrew University and a member of <strong>AFHU</strong>’s<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>ast <strong><strong>Region</strong>al</strong> community, you too are keenly aware of <strong>the</strong> impact a gift or a legacy can<br />
leave. With this inaugural issue of <strong>The</strong> <strong><strong>Region</strong>al</strong> <strong>Review</strong>, we are laying <strong>the</strong> virtual<br />
cornerstones for our community. With this quarterly publication, we aim to keep you<br />
informed, inspired and connected with your fellow members of our <strong>AFHU</strong> community as well<br />
as with <strong>the</strong> Hebrew University. <strong>The</strong>re is a traditional Jewish blessing that’s purpose is to<br />
mark a special occasion or milestone. In honor of this Jewish new year, 5780, and in honor of<br />
this new initiative, let us recite a “shehecheyanu” to acknowledge <strong>the</strong> privilege we share to<br />
be part of <strong>the</strong> Hebrew University’s centennial celebration, and <strong>the</strong> gratitude we all have as<br />
we usher in a new year.<br />
Shana Tova,<br />
Pamela Nadler Emmerich<br />
Neil D. Grossman<br />
Co-Presidents<br />
Pamela Nadler Emmerich<br />
Neil D. Grossman<br />
President Emeritus<br />
John S. Siffert<br />
Honorary President<br />
Lawrence J. Zweifach<br />
Board of Directors<br />
Kenneth S. Abramowitz<br />
Emily M. Altman<br />
Paula S. Blumenfeld<br />
Elana M. Bourkoff<br />
Peter A. Chavkin<br />
Dr. Henry Citron<br />
Allen L. Finkelstein, DDS<br />
Robert E. Friedman<br />
Juliet Y. Gal<br />
Paul M. Kaplan<br />
Brad S. Karp<br />
Frances R. Katz<br />
Mark A. Kirsch<br />
Meyer G. Koplow<br />
Michael S. Kurtz<br />
Susan Masri Lawi<br />
Marc O. Mayer<br />
Avner Mendelson<br />
Jeremy Merrin<br />
Gary P. Naftalis<br />
Joshua M. Olshin<br />
Yaakov A. Ringler<br />
George A. Schieren<br />
Dafna E. Schmerin<br />
Ralph D. Sinsheimer<br />
Ira Lee Sorkin<br />
Elliott Z. Stein<br />
Robin L. Topol<br />
Richard D. Weinberg<br />
Andrew R. Wilshinsky<br />
Ca<strong>the</strong>rine D. Wood<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>ast <strong>Region</strong> Staff<br />
Suzanne K. Ponsot<br />
Executive Director<br />
Jodi Popofsky<br />
Associate Executive Director<br />
Maura Milles<br />
Associate Director<br />
Michael Zimmerman<br />
Senior Development Executive<br />
Elaine Schneider<br />
Events Coordinator<br />
Ilana Fish<br />
Development Assistant<br />
Olivia Drummond<br />
Office Manager<br />
Joan Rambudhan<br />
Administrative Assistant
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