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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 benefit of humanity.
Jun 08, 2007... New York, NY—June 8, 2007—Lawrence S. Blumberg of New York has been elected Chairman of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science by the organization’s Board of Directors. He will succeed Robert B. Machinist of New York, who served as Chairman for four years. The change in leadership is effective in October 2007, and will be officially marked at the 2007 Global Gathering, October 11-14, in Chicago.
Jan 16, 2019...
Elizabeth and Jeffrey Jeep of Western Springs, and Mike and Patti Blazer of Westchester. (Lee A. Litas)
Event: Midwest Region of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science annual gala
Benefiting: The Weizmann Institute of Science’s vision to be a place of peace, collaboration and scientific excellence with investment in advancement of scientific innovation and entrepreneurship.
Nov 05, 2018...
Prof. Alon Chen will be the 11th president of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Credit: Axel Griesch
REHOVOT, ISRAEL—November 5, 2018—The Executive Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science, headed by Shimshon Harel, announced that they have elected Prof. Alon Chen to be the 11th president of the Weizmann Institute of Science. The board accepted the recommendation of the Presidential Search Committee, headed by the chair of the International Board of the Institute, Prof. Jehuda Reinharz. Out of several candidates presented to the search committee, its members unanimously voted to put forward Prof. Chen’s name for the position.
Apr 04, 2016...
Weizmann Institute
A longtime donor to the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel wanted to do more. He had his sights set on endowing a chair that goes to new hires at the institute as they set up labs and assemble research teams. But he couldn’t afford the $750,000 price tag, except through a bequest.
That didn’t stop fundraisers at the New York-based American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science. They worked out a plan with the donor to put his name on a chair sooner rather than later. The donor would start by giving $37,500 each year, roughly equal to what the chair would draw annually from a $750,000 endowment. His estate would pay off the full endowment when he died.
Apr 16, 2018...
L-R: American Committee CEO Marshall S. Levin, National Chair Ellen Merlo, Mid-Atlantic Regional Chair Pennie Abramson, and Gary Abramson.
Washington, D.C.—April 16, 2018—The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science celebrated the return of its Washington, D.C. and Mid-Atlantic Office with a special event at the Embassy of Israel. The evening attracted about 65 local supporters of the Weizmann Institute, one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary research institutions located in Rehovot, Israel. After opening remarks by American Committee CEO Marshall S. Levin, National Chair Ellen Merlo discussed the significance of reestablishing the organization’s Mid-Atlantic Region. Reuven Azar, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Israel, then welcomed guests, and illustrated the power of scientific cooperation to build bridges between Israel and other nations.
Nov 12, 2013...
Ellen Merlo and Jay Levy
NEW YORK, NY—November 12, 2013—The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science has announced that Ellen Merlo of New York and Dr. Jay A. Levy of California were elected Chair and President, respectively, by the Board of Directors at its annual meeting. They succeed outgoing Chairman Lawrence S. Blumberg of New York and outgoing President Pennie Abramson of Washington, D.C., both of whom completed three two-year terms of service.
Jun 02, 2020... In this special update from his home in New York City, CEO Dave Doneson discusses the Weizmann Institute’s remarkable coronavirus response. Dave shares how the Institute has rapidly shifted its focus to address the pandemic, transforming into one of the world’s leading hubs of COVID-19 research. Weizmann scientists are fighting this disease on a variety of fronts, offering hope and optimism for us all.
Jun 25, 2020... FT. LAUDERDALE, FL—June 25, 2020—The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science announced that James Konschnik, CFRE, has been appointed Executive Director of its Florida Region. Mr. Konschnik will play a critical role in advancing local philanthropic efforts to support the Weizmann Institute, a top-ranking, multidisciplinary research institution located in Rehovot, Israel. He succeeds Richard Enslein, who has led the Florida Region since 2008 and will remain actively involved with its fundraising initiatives.
Jun 25, 2020... NEW YORK, NY—June 25, 2020—The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science announced that Dane Riggs of Norman, OK, has been appointed Executive Director of its Southwest Region, comprising Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Mr. Riggs will play a critical role in advancing philanthropic efforts to support the Weizmann Institute, a top-ranking, multidisciplinary research institution located in Rehovot, Israel.
Jul 29, 2020... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—July 29, 2020—The Weizmann Institute of Science and Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Clalit Health Services signed a Memorandum of Understanding today on a collaborative biomedical research initiative. The “Schneider-Weizmann Center for Research on Child and Adolescent Health” will be jointly established by the two entities. The anticipated fields of research include oncology, neurology, psychiatry, gastroenterology, endocrinology, nutrition, and metabolism. Other fields of research may be agreed upon in the future.
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