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Founded in 1944, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science develops philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute in Israel, and advances its mission of science for the future of humanity.
Nov 02, 2023...
Since Hamas launched its latest wave of terrorist attacks against the people of Israel, the alarming rise of antisemitic rhetoric, groups, and actions, particularly on the campuses of American colleges and universities, has reached the point of national concern. Too often, institutions of higher learning are failing to properly address these dangerous developments.
Among the concerned are friends, activists, and philanthropists of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science. Many of them are circulating this open letter, asking everyone to demand better of all colleges and universities and expressing their support for institutions like Weizmann.
Nov 27, 2023...
On November 27, Dr. Liat Ben David, CEO of the Davidson Institute of Science Education at the Weizmann Institute, hosted a special Zoom update for the global Weizmann community.
In this fourth installment in a Zoom series called “Weizmann on the Home Front,” Dr. Ben David led a conversation about how the Davidson Institute is supporting children and displaced families across Israel during the war.
Dec 28, 2023...
Meet three international Weizmann scholars – Dr. Michael O’Hagen, a post-doc from England; Marharyta Skovorodka, a master’s student from Ukraine; and David Novikov, a master’s student from the U.S. – and hear what life is like on campus following the October 7 terrorist attack.
This video is 90-seconds long – the time the Weizmann staff has from siren to safe room.
Dec 28, 2023...
Dr. Liat Ben David, CEO of the Davidson Institute of Science Education, shares how the educational arm of the Weizmann Institute of Science has adjusted following the October 7 terrorist attack in order to continue their regular programming, offer relief activities to displaced families, and remain resilient for one another.
This video is 90-seconds long – the time the Weizmann staff has from siren to safe room.