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WORLD OF FRIENDS<br />
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World of<br />
Friends<br />
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The Hebrew University’s<br />
supporters and Friends<br />
Associations are<br />
integral partners in<br />
the development and<br />
advancement of the<br />
University. In the pages<br />
ahead you will meet<br />
some of the individuals<br />
who actively support the<br />
University and its mission<br />
across the globe.<br />
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE<br />
HEBREW UNIVERSITY<br />
1 | 53 rd Annual George A. Katz Torch<br />
of Learning Award Luncheon<br />
The American Friends of the Hebrew<br />
University’s George A. Katz Torch of<br />
Learning Award Luncheon proudly<br />
honored two distinguished leaders in<br />
its legal community. Generous donors<br />
help the Hebrew University’s Faculty of<br />
Law to educate future leaders, provide<br />
pro bono legal services to underserved<br />
populations in Israel, and contribute to<br />
the legal community, both locally and<br />
globally.<br />
From left: Roberta (Robbie) Kaplan,<br />
honoree; Josh Rednik, AFHU CEO; Fran<br />
Katz, AFHU National Board of Directors;<br />
Audrey Strauss, honoree<br />
2 | 13 th Annual Bel Air Affaire<br />
The 13 th Annual Bel Air Affaire,<br />
co-chaired by Joyce Brandman, Renae<br />
Jacobs-Anson, and Helen Jacobs-<br />
Lepor and hosted at the iconic Papillon<br />
Estate in Beverly Hills, honored<br />
Dr. Jaye-Jo Portanova and Bruce<br />
Cooperman along with Cindy and Gary<br />
Frischling with the Humanitarian<br />
Torch of Learning Award. Proceeds<br />
from the evening benefitted student<br />
scholarships at the University.<br />
From left: Justin Pressman; Beth<br />
McCoy; Dr. Norman Lepor; Helen<br />
Jacobs-Lepor; Joyce Brandman; Prof.<br />
Asher Cohen, HU President; Renae<br />
Jacobs-Anson; Dr. David Anson, Josh<br />
Rednik, AFHU CEO