53rd Annual George A. Katz Torch of Learning Award Luncheon

May 10, 2022
Dear Bob,
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resident
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hief Executive Officer
arc O. Mayer
hair of the Board
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reasurer
amela N. Emmerich
Clive Kabatznik
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President
Joshua W. Rednik
eth Asnien McCoy
Chief Executive Officer
EO Emerita
Marc O. Mayer
Chair of the Board
tanley M. Bogen
ichael S. Kurtz
Joshua M. Olshin
arc O. Mayer
Treasurer
eorge A. Schieren
aniel I. Schlessinger
Pamela N. Emmerich
ra Lee Sorkin
Secretary
onorary Presidents
nd Chairs of the Board
Beth Asnien McCoy
CEO Emerita
Stanley M. Bogen
Michael S. Kurtz
Marc O. Mayer
George A. Schieren
Daniel I. Schlessinger
Ira Lee Sorkin
Honorary Presidents
and Chairs of the Board
Dear May Bob, 18, 2023
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and its American Friends congratulate you
on receiving the George A. Katz Torch of Learning Award. For 52 years, the
Torch Dear Robbie, of Learning Award has been one of our most significant honors. We Clive are Kabatznik
proud to present it to you in celebration of your trailblazing career,
President
extraordinary Warmest congratulations civic leadership, to you on your and receipt lifelong of the commitment George A. Katz to an array of important
causes. Torch of Learning Award. American Friends of the Hebrew University and
the Hebrew University of Jerusalem are proud to count you among the
May 10, 2022
Marc O. Mayer
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Dear Bob,
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are now counted among Israel’s leading legislators, jurists, and lawyers.
this honor today, in the presence of your wife Janet, your dear friends, and your
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Sincerely,
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this honor today, in the presence of your wife Janet, your dear friends, and your
colleagues.
Sincerely,
Joshua W. Rednik
Chief Executive Officer
Joshua Rednik
Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Executive Officer
Clive Pamela Kabatznik Emmerich
Board National President, National Board
Clive Chair Kabatznik of the Executive Committee
Board President
Chair of the Executive Committee
Joshua W. Rednik
Chief Executive Officer
Chair of the Board
Joshua M. Olshin
Pamela N. Emmerich
Beth Asnien McCoy
CEO Emerita
Stanley M. Bogen Clive Kabatznik
President
Michael S. Kurtz
Marc O. Mayer
Joshua W. Rednik
George A. Schieren
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel I. Schlessinger
Ira Lee Sorkin
Marc O. Mayer
Honorary Presidents Chair of the Board
and Chairs of the Board
Joshua M. Olshin
Treasurer
Pamela N. Emmerich
Secretary
Beth Asnien McCoy
CEO Emerita
Stanley M. Bogen
Michael S. Kurtz
Marc O. Mayer
George A. Schieren
Daniel I. Schlessinger
Ira Lee Sorkin
Honorary Presidents
and Chairs of the Board
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Chief Executive Officer
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