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2012 Hebrew University Board of Governors meeting
Excitement is building in Jerusalem for the Hebrew University’s 75th Annual Board of Governors meeting which will take place from June 8th through June 13th.
In honour of the 75th anniversary of the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem’s Board of Governors meeting, it gives us great
pleasure to offer an exceptional pre-board program. Included in the program,
commencing on Thursday June 7th, 2012, will be the premier performance of Georges
Bizet’s famous opera Carmen, conducted by Israeli Maestro Daniel Oren at Masada.
Hebrew University guests will receive VIP seating in the front rows as well as enjoy a Gala dinner in the VIP lounge, with guest of honour Maestro Daniel Oren.
The pre-Board package includes:
· Shuttle bus from the main Board hotels in Jerusalem to Masada, returning to Jerusalem after the opera.
· Gala dinner with guest of honour Maestro Daniel Oren, in an exclusive VIP lounge for Hebrew University guests.
· VIP seating at the opera.
· Hostess service and security escort throughout the trip.
· Choice of buses, with or without guides. Buses with guides, with the best of Hebrew University professors on board, will offer passengers a guided tour of the surrounding areas, such as the Qumran National Park, the Inn of the Good Samaritan, and more.
For additional information, please visit the website – http://www.hubog2012.com/
For registration, kindly contact your local Australian
Friends office.
MELBOURNE
Film Screening: Waves of Freedom
Sunday,
5 February 2012 at 7:00pm, Beth Weizmann Community Centre
Seating is EXTREMELY limited
To avoid disappointment, please book a seat by calling Pam on 9272 5511 during
business hours or via email: pam@austfhu.org.au
Synopsis of "Waves of Freedom"
1947, New York, and Paul Kaye gets a strange phone call: "Paul, do you want to save your people, because if so, we want you to ferry boats from the USA to Palestine? But if the British catch you, they'll hang you!"
So begins the wild adventures of 27 other crazy Americans as they sail a ramshackle boat to Europe, pick up 1500 displaced Jews and attempt to take them to Palestine. On the way they fight three British navy destroyers, are imprisoned in Cyprus, dig an escape tunnel, and blow up a British boat. On arrival back in New York, they are then pursued by the FBI.
Commenting on the film the Jerusalem Report wrote:
"The adventures of these brave men, who helped secure the birth of the State of Israel, seems straight out of Hollywood. Their valiant exploits can only be compared to those of Erroll Flynn"
Dr Alan Rosenthal from the Hebrew University and the British Israeli producer-director of the film, will be present at the showing to answer questions.
He is currently in Australia to film "To the Penal Colony - the true story of Ikey Solomon."
Hebrew University Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 7.30pm, Beth Weizmann Community Centre
The Australian Friends of the Hebrew University, together with the Zionist Council of Victoria and Hadassah Australia, invite you to a landmark community event not to be missed!
“Israel Tomorrow: Challenges for the 21st Century”
Moderator:
Dr Dvir Abramovich Director, Centre for Jewish History and Culture,
The University of Melbourne
Panel Discussion with Guest Speakers:
Health and Medicine: Professor Tali Siegel, Director, Gaffin Centre for Neuro-
Oncology
Innovation:
Professor
Amalya L. Oliver, George S. Wise Chair in
Sociology, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Immigration: Professor Mimi Ajzenstadt, Provost Rothberg International
School, Professor of Criminology
International
Economic Law: Professor Tomer Broude,
Sylvan M. Cohen Chair in Law,
Faculty of Law and Department of International Relations
Academic Director, Minerva Centre for Human Rights
Charge: $10.00
Bookings
&
Inquiries: Pam on 9272 5511 or pam@austfhu.org.au
RSVP by Thursday 9th February 2012
SYDNEY
Honours Club
Monthly meetings for the 60s plus age group. Enquiries: 9267 7144
A venue for academics, professional and business retirees to hear high calibre speakers.
Meets 11am, third Wednesday of the month at Club Rose Bay - Rose Bay RSL, cnr New South Head Road and Vickery Avenue, Rose Bay.
Our guest speaker is Dr Rachael Kohn
The Topic: A Tour through the Brilliant Minds and some Celebrities in Religious Research at the Hebrew University
We look forward to seeing you at our meetings.
Committee for Student Support
Meets 11am, second Tuesday of the month. Enquiries: 9267 7144Aim: Raising funds to provide scholarships at the Hebrew University for students in need, particularly those who have completed their IDF service.
Next meeting:
Tuesday, 14 February. Details to be advised
For further information, please phone us.
Forum
Science, Technology and Innovation
The Australian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies have been presented with a unique opportunity to host three top Hebrew University of Jerusalem experts in the fields of Science, Technology and Innovation.
These academics have been invited to Australia by the University of Melbourne and will be visiting Sydney briefly.
You are cordially invited to hear Leonid Bakman, Gili Drori and Amalya Oliver
Monday, 20 February 2012
12.30pm – 2pm
Shaw Stockbroking Ltd
Level 15, 60 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
(Kosher lunch will be served)
Please book early as numbers are strictly limited
RSVP to Barry Joseph on 9267 7144 or email barry@austfhu.org.au by Monday, 6 February 2012
