2022 Palm Beach Scopus Gala Tribute Journal

2022 Palm beach 

scopus award gala 

HONORING 

Florence Kaufman 

MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2022

welcome

PALM BEACH SCOPUS 

GALA CHAIRS 

DINNER CHAIRS 

Diane Belfer, z”l 

Roberta and Stanley Bogen 

Sherry and Kenneth Endelson 

Lori and Bruce Gendelman 

Michelle and Joseph Jacobs 

Roberta and Paul Kozloff 

Lisa and Michael Rome 

Judy and Robert N. Snyder 

Robbi and Bruce Toll 

EVENT CHAIRS 

Marjorie and Robert Emden 

Marjorie and Stephen Fiverson 

Ann and Robert Fromer 

Barbara and Richard Rothschild 

*Benefactors of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Listings as of 3/15/22.

PALM BEACH SCOPUS 

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE 

Ali and Lewis A. Sanders* 

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE 

Anonymous 

Diane Belfer,* z”l 

Judy and Howard Bernick 

Roberta and Stanley Bogen* 

Sherry and Kenneth Endelson 

Lori and Bruce Gendelman 

Ahuva and Martin Gross 

Michelle and Joseph Jacobs* 


Roberta and Paul Kozloff 

Lisa and Michael Rome 

Judy and Robert N. Snyder* 

Robbi and Bruce Toll 

SCOPUS SUPPORTERS 

Margaret and Jay Axelrod 

Jill and Jay Bernstein 

Arlene Blau 

Jan and Renee Burman 

Ronna DiPersia 

Marjorie and Robert Emden 

Marjorie and Stephen Fiverson 

Ann and Robert Fromer 

Cathy Kaufman and Mark M. Iger 

Simone and David Levinson 

Julie McAlpine and Gordon z”l McAlpine 

Barbara and Richard Rothschild 

Nancy and Ken Stein* 

Susan and Benjamin Winter

GALA SUPPORTERS 

Ety and David Alcalay 

Ann-Britt and Christian Angle 

Brenda Axelrod 

Laurence Bauman 

Judy and Howard Berkowitz 

Mickey and Larry Beyer 

Rita and Ernest Bogen 

Sondra and Charles Fabrikant 

Elizabeth and Matthew Feuer 

Nancy Carter and Stephen Lapidus 

Bernice (Bonnie) Lieberman 

Ginger Feuer and Laurence Leeds 

Susan and Richard Friedman 

Sylvie and Donald Gales 

Joan Eigen and Dr. Philip Gassman 

Joan and David Genser 

Frances and Jerry Gilberg 

Ronnie F. Heyman 

Rochelle and David Hirsch 

Janie and Arthur Indursky 

Kathy and Mitchell Jacobson 

Mona Kalimian 

Paulette Koch 

Dorothy and Sidney Kohl 

Phyllis and Richard Krock 

Carol and Michael Kurtz 

Leslie and Bruce Lane 

Dorothy and Martin Bandier 

Wilma and Ambassador Stuart 

Bernstein 

Sandy and Richard Bornstein 

Barbara Deane 

Bonnie and Donald Dwares 

Elaine Sollar Eisen 

Rosalind and Eugene Glaser 

Marsha and Richard Goldberg 

Kitzia and Richard Goodman 

Merrill and Charles Gottesman 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS 

FELLOWS 

Marcia G. Levine 

Harriet and Stuart Levine 

Ellen and H. Irwin Levy 

Sondra and David Mack 

Mitra and Michael Margolis 

J.C. and Martin Meyers 

Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan 

Aileen and Alvin Murstein 

Nancy Oelbaum 

Pamela and Edward Pantzer 

Myrna and Spencer Partrich 

Dr. Donna Kesselman Raggio 

and John J. Raggio 

Leslie and Thomas Rosin 

Susan and Darrell Ross 

Harriet and Eric Rothfeld 

Marsha and Jerry Seslowe 

Jane and John Shalam 

Dania and Dr. Richard Schwartz 

Denise and Dr. Stephen Squinto 

Andrea and John Stark 

Renée and Richard Steinberg 

Norma and William Tiefel 

Carol Wolowitz 

Lois Zelman* 

Jane and Ronald Zimmerman 

Nicki and J. Ira z”l Harris 

Marilyn and Stanley Katz 

Wendy and Larry Levy 

Joan and Ken Miller 

Sydell Miller 

Joan and Joel Picket 

Carol Roaman 

Sunny Sessa 

Jill and Sanford Sirulnick 

Marlene and Harold Strauss 

Roy Zuckerberg 

*Benefactors of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Listings as of 3/15/22.

HONORING 


When Florence Buck Kaufman and 

Robert Kaufman, her husband of 65 

years, were a young couple, they looked 

around and pondered how they could 

give back to the community that had 

helped them to achieve so much. 

Florence and Robert built their tradition 

of philanthropy as they did most things— 

as a couple, united in values, interests, 

and dedication. Because they knew how 

valuable education was to achievement, 

well-being, and success, they made sure 

that their own children and grandchildren 

had opportunity, from pre-school 

through college. 

Then, they decided to devote much of their charitable giving to ensuring that 

many others would also benefit from education, by giving to scholarship 

funds and universities. Ask her, and Florence will likely tell you, as she told 

us, “It was our pleasure to give to young men and women who didn’t have 

the same advantages as our own children.” 

Florence has been an associate trustee at North Well University Hospital 

for over 50 years and headed the Interior Planning and Design Committee 

for 15 years at the hospital. She has been a trustee at Hofstra University 

for 26 years and was also elected to be a trustee emeritus at Hofstra. In 

addition, Florence participates on the film society and theatre committees 

at Lincoln Center as well as is on the board of directors of the Palm Beach 

Opera. 

The couple made their first visit to the Hebrew University in 2011. While 

there, they toured the Edmond and Lily Safra Campus, the Albert Einstein 

Archives, Mt. Scopus, and the Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive—all of 

which left a deep impression on them. Since then, the Hebrew University 

has been beloved by Florence, who has chosen to provide scholarship 

assistance for deserving students. 

Florence is the proud mother of three daughters, Ronna, Cathy, and 

Julie, and a son-in-law, Mark, as well as the loving grandmother of eight 

grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

special 

recognition

Dear Florence, 

I am delighted to congratulate you upon the occasion of your receiving the American 

Friends of Hebrew University’s highest honor – the National Scopus Award. 

Tonight, we gather to celebrate you—and your many years of commitment to the 

Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, and the global Jewish community. Writing on 

behalf of our university community, its 1,300 researchers and its 26,000 students, we are 

glad to know that this award is going to a most deserving recipient. 

The National Scopus Award is conferred upon distinguished individuals known for their 

exemplary community leadership, and volunteer achievements, philanthropy, and 

humanitarianism. Your family’s dedication to important causes in New York, Florida, and 

Israel stands as evidence of your vision, determination, and love for humanity. The 

faculty, staff, and students of the Hebrew University are grateful for your family’s longstanding 

and unwavering support of the university, as well as your heartfelt dedication 

to the strength of Eretz Yisrael and the well-being of the Israeli people. 

From the time of its founding a century ago, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has 

been an essential part of Israel’s success, globally recognized for our groundbreaking 

research and innovation. Your unwavering commitment to this most important mission 

is inspirational 

Please accept our warm wishes upon your receiving this well-deserved award. 

Congratulations! 

Sincerely, 

Asher Cohen 

President 

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem


Clive Kabatznik 

President 

Joshua W. Rednik 

Chief Executive Officer 

Marc O. Mayer 

Chair of the Board 

Joshua M. Olshin 

Treasurer 

Pamela N. Emmerich 

Secretary 

Beth Asnien McCoy 

CEO Emerita 

Stanley Clive M. Bogen Kabatznik 

Michael President S. Kurtz 

Marc O. Mayer 

George A. Schieren 

Daniel 

Joshua 

I. Schlessinger 

W. Rednik 


Ira Lee Sorkin 

Honorary Presidents 

and Chairs Marc of O. the Mayer Board 


Joshua M. Olshin 

Treasurer 

Pamela N. Emmerich 

Secretary 


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 

American Friends of the Hebrew University is delighted to 

bestow upon you the 2022 Scopus Award during this year’s Palm 

Beach Gala. Your commitment to Israel and higher education 

extends well beyond your Palm Beach home and is reflected 

in your support for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel’s 

premier university. The university’s world-class educational 

and research facilities make daily contributions to uplifting the 

lives of the people of Israel and the world. 

Florence, you and your family have a history of professional and 

community success driven by your vision and dedication. You 

bring those same qualities to the many worthy organizations 

that benefit from your leadership and support. 

Whether at home or in Israel, you have always shown a 

steadfast commitment to improving the lives of those in need. 

Through your generosity for the Hebrew University, especially 

your support of scholarships for promising students in financial 

difficulty, you have once again shown your concern for others. 

Your ongoing philanthropic leadership not only benefits the 

students receiving scholarships, but also provides the university 

the ability to educate new generations of leaders, who will build 

a prosperous and secure future for Israel and the world. 

Thank you for being a cherished member of our Hebrew 

University-AFHU family and for helping to build a brighter 

tomorrow for us all. This national Scopus Award signifies our 

admiration for your legacy of goodness. 

Congratulations and best wishes, 

199 Water Street, 11th Floor 

New York, NY 10038 

T: 212.607.8500 

F: 212.809.4430 

E: info@afhu.org 

W: www.afhu.org 

Clive Kabatznik 

President, AFHU 

Joshua Rednik 



CEO Emerita 

199 Water Street, 11th Floor 

New York, NY 10038 

T: 212.607.8500 

F: 212.809.4430 

E: info@afhu.org 

W: www.afhu.org

PALM BEACH SCOPUS AWARD GALA 

A NIGHT AT THE COPACABANA 

We are grateful for your commitment to the 

Hebrew University. Proceeds from American 

Friends of the Hebrew University’s Palm Beach 

Scopus Award Gala will support scholarships 

for deserving students. The Hebrew University 

continues to be a leader in undergraduate and 

graduate education, research and academic 

achievement, and service to the world thanks 

to your generous contributions.

Scholarships Nurture 

Leadership for Tomorrow 

As Israel’s leading university, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem educates the top 

students: those who will lead Israeli academia, society, industry, and beyond. Given 

this responsibility, we are committed to ensuring that all qualified students, no 

matter their background or financial capacity, can attain an undergraduate degree, 

and to encouraging and enabling the most promising graduate students to realize 

their potential for advancing knowledge. 

To this end, at the undergraduate level, we provide scholarships based upon 

demonstrated financial need as well as excellence. At the graduate level, we provide 

scholarships for our best students, ensuring that they can devote themselves fully to 

their research and become leaders in their fields. 

Need-based scholarships not only ensure that worthy students of all backgrounds 

can achieve a degree from a top institution and the social mobility it brings with 

it, but that the campus community will benefit from diverse perspectives. These 

students can also be a gateway to advancement for communities traditionally underrepresented 

in higher education. 

Merit scholarships help the University retain the best and brightest students at all 

degree levels. Students fuel research institutions. Their questions, curiosity, and new 

energy help move ideas forward. At the graduate level, students play a central role 

in pursuing cutting- edge research across the University, making progress possible. 

An investment in students is not only an investment in Leadership for Tomorrow, but 

an investment in Israel, innovation, and discovery.

FROM IMMIGRANT TO FUTURE DIPLOMAT 

Yakov Shapiro was born to immigrant parents from Minsk. His mother raised him on 

her own, all while caring for her own aging mother. To help make ends meet, Yakov 

began working at an early age. 

Yakov excelled at school and was placed in a class for gifted children. He also 

volunteered at his grandmother’s nursing home and was an assistant coach for 

children’s tennis. After his mandatory service, he volunteered for a Jewish Agency 

delegation to Cherkasy, Ukraine, where he recognized his sense of mission for 

strengthening ties between Diaspora Jewry, Judaism, and Israel. 

After graduating with a degree in Communications and International Relations, 

Yakov plans to enroll in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ diplomatic training course. 

I am very proud of overcoming so many challenges and 

know that I couldn’t have done it by myself. The fact that 

I, a second-generation immigrant, will soon graduate with 

a degree from Israel’s best university shouldn’t be taken 

for granted. I am thankful for the scholarship and support 

– and can’t wait to see where life will take me!

FOCUSED ON SAVING LIVES 

Aviad Harel grew up in an ultra-Orthodox family in Jerusalem. When he was 18 

years old, he decided to leave that lifestyle. The secular world was utterly foreign to 

him. As he floated between odd jobs, Aviad came to realize the importance of higher 

education — both in terms of personal growth and financial security. He graduated 

with honors from the university’s preparatory program and is currently studying at 

the Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Nursing — “to alleviate suffering and 

save lives.” 

Students like Aviad, graduates of ultra-Orthodox institutions, most still part of 

the ultra-Orthodox community, receive a comprehensive support package that 

includes academic tutoring, financial and emotional support, and social activities. 

In addition, these students rely heavily on scholarships, as their parents are unable 

to help with tuition. 

I am extremely thankful for the support I have received 

– a sign that the University believes in me and my ability 

to succeed. I’m the first person in my family to pursue a 

higher education. It’s a privilege to study at the Hebrew 

University, to gain knowledge, invest in myself, and realize 

my potential.

BRINGING THE COMMUNITY’S RESILIENCE AND 

STRENGTHS TO THE FORE 

Shelly Engdau Vanda is an Ethiopianborn 

Ph.D. candidate in social work. 

She became the first in her family 

to study at university, earning her 

bachelor and master’s degrees in 

social work. 

Before beginning her doctorate, 

Shelly had been a social worker for 

15 years, holding managerial and 

leadership positions across Israel. 

Her experiences in the field led her 

to realize the extent to which social 

workers are blind to the Ethiopian- 

Israeli community’s resilience and 

strengths. 

Ethiopian-Israelis are largely underrepresented 

in Israeli universities, 

and even more so at the graduate 

level. The state provides generous 

support — but only for undergraduate 

degrees. Funding for advanced 

studies is all but non-existent, posing 

a particular challenge for the few 

Ethiopian-Israelis who pursue doctoral 

research. Post-doctoral positions 

abroad, the key to an academic career, 

are almost unattainable. 

After graduating, Shelly will assume a 

teaching position at the University of 

Haifa. 

I spend my days at the library, dividing my time between 

reading and writing. I’ve published a book based on 

my master’s thesis and am currently working on my 

dissertation and a volume of poetry. I love writing, the 

words just bubble up within me. Without the financial 

support I’ve received, I wouldn’t have been able to fully 

dedicate myself to my writing and research.

DISCOVERING AN INNOVATIVE, 

BORON-BASED POLYMER 

Nicole Hanania was born and raised in Tel Aviv- 

Jaffa. Her love of science led her to pursue a 

bachelor’s degree at the Hebrew University’s 

Institute of Chemistry, making her the first in 

her immediate family to enter academia. As an 

undergraduate, Nicole worked in a few different 

labs before finding her passion for organic 

chemistry. 

Her research has discovered synthetic methods 

for creating organic compounds based on boron. 

Because boron has a unique reactivity, it can be 

converted to other atoms and give rise to new 

molecules. When Nicole began studying boron, 

she couldn’t have foreseen her discovery of 

a unique polymer with great pharmaceutical 

and industrial potential, as well as simpler and 

cheaper ways to synthesize materials. 

Nicole’s immense satisfaction from her research 

has motivated her to switch to a direct Ph.D. 

track, where she can delve even deeper into her 

research. 

As a graduate 

student, I enjoy 

learning through 

doing – conducting 

research that 

interests me. I 

never know where 

my lab work will 

take me, and each 

discovery enables 

me to explore 

entirely new 

directions.

EXPLORING QUESTIONS OF 

STEREOTYPES 

Renana Atia is a doctoral student of 

communications. Having attended schools 

across the religious spectrum, she became 

interested in questions of representation — 

specifically of women and how the media (mis) 

represents different sectors of society. While 

earning her bachelor’s degree in political science 

and communications, Renana discovered 

the importance and joy of methodologically 

researching social issues and decided to continue 

to an advanced degree. 

After earning a master’s in political 

communication with a minor in gender studies, 

Renana began her doctoral research. She 

examines the cognitive motivation necessary 

for changing perceptions of stereotypes, and the 

possibility that individuals who do not adhere 

to stereotypes may contribute to minimizing 

tension between groups. 

Renana enjoys the support provided to doctoral 

students in the Social Sciences, ranging from 

lectures on publishing, assistance with editing 

English texts, and information about postdoctoral 

opportunities. 

Looking forward, she hopes for a career that 

combines research and teaching. 

The Hebrew 

University, and 

in particular the 

Faculty of Social 

Sciences, have 

provided me with 

amazing support, 

while also granting 

me freedom 

to conduct my 

doctoral research. 

The Hebrew 

University has 

never ceased to 

challenge me, all

COMPUTATIONAL MEDICINE 

IN ACTION 

Josh Moss is an MD-Ph.D. candidate in the 

Faculty of Medicine. After immigrating to Israel 

from Canada, Josh earned his bachelor and 

master’s degrees from the university’s biomedical 

sciences program. Today, Josh bridges medicine 

with computer science and engineering, as he 

develops computational tools for detecting cell 

death in clinical settings, using DNA methylation 

markers. 

The MD-Ph.D. program exemplifies the Faculty 

of Medicine’s commitment to excellence in 

medical practice and research. After 2-3 years 

of medical school, students transition to the 

research track. After submitting their doctoral 

thesis, students return to their medical studies 

and internships. Graduates of the program are 

qualified to conduct medical research and teach 

medicine. 

When the Coronavirus pandemic struck, Josh 

volunteered on the team that developed the joint 

Hebrew University-Hadassah virology lab, which 

used state-of-the-art technology to run tests. 

It’s so important 

to block the 

spread of the 

Coronavirus. Being 

able to inform an 

asymptomatic 

doctor that he 

tested positive 

meant that he 

was able to isolate 

himself before 

exposing himself to 

more patients.

REVOLUTIONIZING CANCER 

TREATMENT 

Benzion Amoyav was always drawn to science, 

but also aspired to help society. He decided to 

study pharmacy, which perfectly blended his two 

passions. 

During his undergraduate and master’s studies, 

Benzion became involved in research developing 

a system that produces highly tunable microand 

nano-particles for treating tumors. These 

“smart” particles primarily attack the tumor and 

release drugs in a controlled manner, resulting in 

better patient outcomes and fewer negative side 

effects. 

As a doctoral student, Benzion is researching 

liver cancer and embolization (blocking solid 

tumors’ blood supply), a common, yet limited 

efficacy, clinical practice for treating various 

types of tumors. He is taking a radically different 

approach by countering the microenvironmental 

conditions that are favorable to tumors. His 

main effort is to develop a drug-delivery 

device for focused therapy in combination with 

embolization. 

Benzion’s research is elucidating the 

underlying mechanisms that regulate tumors’ 

microenvironments and will lead to better cures 

and greater success in cancer eradication. 

I believe that 

research education 

is the key for 

innovation and 

improvement, 

because 

laboratory-based 

discoveries can 

help large numbers 

of people. I am 

grateful to have 

the opportunity 

to impact other 

people’s lives.

Revivim gives me 

the skills I need to 

be an inspirational 

educator and 

improve society. 

By instilling 

my students 

with a deep 

understanding 

of their Jewish 

heritage and 

identity, and by 

motivating them 

to enjoy learning, 

I really feel they 

can become full 

members of society 

and fulfill their 

own potential. 

INSPIRING YOUTH TO 

CONNECT WITH THEIR 

JEWISH HERITAGE 

Shlomit Hadas-Blonder is a student in the 

Revivim program, which trains teachers of Jewish 

Studies. She was inspired to become an educator 

by her high school teacher, himself a Revivim 

alumnus, who embodied the values of pluralism 

and excellence through the teaching of Jewish 

Studies and Bible. In choosing her military service, 

Shlomit decided upon the Education Corps, 

where she taught Hebrew to new immigrants 

and, as an officer, created educational materials 

for her unit. 

Shlomit greatly enjoys the Revivim program. 

Her favorite classes have been on early Israeli 

literature and Talmud-era history, and she loves 

preparing for classes and visiting schools. Over 

the course of her studies, Shlomit, along with 

all Revivim students, will complete bachelor 

and master’s degrees, along with a teaching 

certificate — all while gaining invaluable, handson 

experience in the classroom.

UNRAVELING THE MYSTERIES OF THE BRAIN 

Shir Filo is a Ph.D. student in computational neuroscience at the Edmond and Lily 

Safra Center for Brain Sciences (ELSC). She was born and raised in Tzurit, a small 

village in northern Israel, where she enjoyed belonging to a tight-knit, supportive 

community. 

After earning an undergraduate degree in physics and biology from the Hebrew 

University, Shir decided to pursue a Ph.D. that combines these fields, while 

exploring one of science’s greatest mysteries — the human brain. Each student 

in ELSC’s doctoral program receives a scholarship, enabling them to devote 

themselves fully to their studies. 

Today, Shir is developing new techniques for quantitative MRI. Combining several 

MRI scans, Shir’s biophysical models can provide quantitative information about 

brain tissue, including lipids and proteins. This will eliminate the need for invasive 

and painful biopsies. 

Not only is ELSC a 

world-famous research 

center, but it also 

has a great sense of 

community, where 

everyone knows each 

other and are willing 

to help. Sometimes 

ELSC feels like a small 

village with a unique 

language and culture. It 

immediately draws you 

in and makes you feel 

like you belong.

It was a huge 

privilege to 

spend the 

semester 

among some 

of the greatest 

scholars in the 

field, taking 

courses with 

them, and 

sharing my 

own work. 

OPENING UP TO NEW INTELLECTUAL ENVIRONMENTS 

Tali picked up her love of the English language as a young girl when her family relocated 

to the United States for three years. From there, her path led her to pursue bachelor 

and master’s degrees in English at the Hebrew University. Today she is Ph.D. student at 

the university’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School for Advanced Studies in the 

Humanities where her focus is on Modernist (early 20th-century) British literature. 

Thanks to exchange agreements between the Hebrew University and the Faculties 

of Humanities at eight prestigious universities worldwide, Tali was able to spend a 

semester in the University of California, Berkeley’s English Department, which is 

considered one of the most important Modernist hubs in the world.

THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM 

In Numbers 

1 

ABEL PRIZE 

1 

TURING AWARD 

56 

EMET PRIZES 

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 

1 

FIELDS MEDAL 

8 

NOBEL PRIZES 

99 

ROTHSCHILD PRIZES 

1 

SHAW PRIZE 

15 

WOLF PRIZES 

305 

ISRAEL PRIZES 

TECH TRANSFER 

11,000+ 

PATENTS 

3,050+ 

INVENTIONS 

1,100+ 

LICENSED 

TECHS 

200+ 

SPIN-OFF 

COMPANIES 

58 

YEARS OF 

TRANSFERS 

THE YISSUM PROCESS 

IDEATION 

INTELLECTUAL 

PROPERTY OPTIONS 

VALUE CREATION 

COMMERCIALIZATION 

Yissum is the technology 

transfer company of the 

Hebrew University of 

Jerusalem. Founded in 

1964, it is the third 

company of its kind ever 

created, and has a rich 

tradition of innovation and 

commercialization. From 

HU scientific 

breakthroughs, Yissum 

advances commercial 

solutions to the most 

pressing global challenges 

facing humanity. 

Some of the best known 

spinoff companies include 

Mobileye, Orcam, Collplant, 

Qlight, and Briefcam.


Since its founding in 1918 and opening 

in 1925, the Hebrew University of 

Jerusalem’s mission has been to 

develop cutting-edge research, to 

educate leaders, and to nurture future 

generations of outstanding scientists 

and scholars in all fields of learning, 

A globally recognized research 

powerhouse, HU embodies excellence 

across the spectrum of academic 

disciplines: from the humanities, social 

sciences, and law, to natural sciences, 

agriculture, engineering, 

and medicine. 

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• 100 Research centers 

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• 

• 43% of Israel’s biotech 

research 

• 1/3 of Ph.D. students in Israel 

• #1 in Israel* 

• Top 0.5% of universities 

worldwide** 

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TRIBUTES

Our heartfelt congratulations to 


for her tireless efforts 

and dedication to the 

Hebrew University of Jerusalem. 

Roberta and Paul Kozloff

Congratulations 

to our dear friend Florence 

who we have had the pleasure 

of knowing for over 50 years!!! 

Lori and Bruce Gendelman

To our dear Florence, 

Thank you for making tonight 

so unbelievably successful. 

Your impact and commitment to education 

has benefited so many. 

Please accept our heartfelt appreciation to 

you and Bob for the philanthropy you have 

bestowed on Hebrew University. 

Love, 

Roberta and Stanley Bogen



for her tireless efforts and dedication 

to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. 

Ahuva and Martin Gross


Your generosity 

to the Hebrew University 

is only exceeded by 

your kindness to others. 

Love, 

Lisa and Michael Rome


Congratulations on your accomplishments 

and tireless efforts on behalf of 

the Hebrew University. 

We congratulate you on this 

well-deserved honor. 

Judy & Bob Snyder

I congratulate you, Florence, 

on this well-deserved honor. 

Marty Weinberg

Congratulations and best wishes to all 

American Friends of the Hebrew University 

and Florence Kaufman. 

Judy and Howard Bernick

Congratulations to this year’s 

very special honoree 

Florence Kaufman. 

With love, respect, and admiration, 

Michelle and Joey Jacobs



On this well-deserved honor 

Thank you for your tireless dedication to 

American Friends of Hebrew University 

Kenneth & Cheryl Endelson

Congratulations Florence, 

a true visionary in your support of 

Hebrew University and the arts! 

Your leadership role is a 

wonderful example for all of us! 

Robbi & Bruce Toll

Dear Mom, 

What an example you set for us! Your 

generosity in supporting the arts, education, 

healthcare and so much more continues to 

benefit countless individuals and the greater 

community both locally and beyond. This 

has been an inspiration throughout our lives. 

Plus, you always do it in style! We promise 

to carry on your and dad’s altruistic legacy. 

With love and gratitude, 

Ronna, Julie and Gordon, Cathy and Mark, 

and our families

Congratulations to 


An inspiring role model for us all 

A well-deserved 

Scopus award honoree. 

With love, 

Barbara & Richard Rothschild

Mazal tov! 

With admiration 

and affection, 

Ken and NancY STEIN

So proud to honor Florence Kaufman 

for all her philanthropic efforts 

and her strong commitment to AFHU. 

Marjorie and Bobby Emden

We are honored to be part of the 

American Friends of the 

Hebrew University. 

Margaret & Jay Axelrod

Congratulations Florence 

on a well-deserved honor. 

We are proud to support 

and be a part of the American Friends 

of Hebrew University. 

Marjorie and Steven Fiverson

To our dear friend, Florence, 

A truly worthy recipient of 

the Scopus Award. 

Ann and Robert Fromer

To a beautiful woman 

inside and out – 

we congratulate you on 

a well-deserved honor! 

xxoo 

Jill and Jay Bernstein

We are proud and honored 

to support our good friend 


for this well-deserved honor. 

Renee & Jan Burman


to Florence Kaufman. 

An exemplary woman 

and a role model for all. 

With love and admiration, 

Susan and Benjamin Winter


my dear friend and honoree 


whom I greatly admire. 

Arlene Blau





Simone and David Levinson

Congratulations to the honoree, 

Florence Kaufman, 


Christian and Ann-Britt Angle

Congratulations to the Honoree 

Florence Kaufman an inspiring 

role model for us all. 

Love, 

Brenda Axelrod

Congratulations, Florence, 

on this great honor 

and your devotion 

to the Jewish people worldwide. 

Judy and Howard Berkowitz

To our dearest friend Florence 

Congratulations on this wonderful 

honor for your dedication 

and support of the 


Love, 

Joan Eigen and Phil Gassman

Congratulation to the honoree, 



and be a part of American 

Friends of the Hebrew 

University. 

The Feuers

Congratulations to a terrific lady 

that has been very philanthropic 

throughout her whole life. 

Love, 

Mickey Beyer

Congratulations to our dear friend, 

Florence, for receiving this 

wonderful honor. 

Sylvie and Donald Gales 

Leslie Gales

Congratulations to the honoree 

FLORENCE KAUFMAN 

Susan and Richard A. Friedman


to our dear friend Florence. 

You are an inspiring role model 

for us all. 

Joan and David Genser

Congratulations to Florence Kaufman 

for her tireless efforts and dedication. 

Frances and Jerry Gilberg


You are a unique PERSONAGE, 

today, a deserving honoree, 

but ALWAYS a grande dame 

who has made a difference! 

May you go from strength 

to strength. 

With affection, 

Ronnie Heyman

We congratulate 

Florence Kaufman on her 

well-deserved honor 

and her tireless 

efforts in support of AFHU. 

Her strength, energy, 

and dedication serve as 

an inspiration to all of us. 

Janie and Artie Indursky


Thank you for your tireless 

and vital work in promoting 

and supporting 

The American Friends of 


Sondra and David Mack

To Florence: 

A dear, dear friend, 

An innovator, 

entrepreneur, 

philanthropist, 

leader, 

motivator, 

trailblazer, 

and inspiration! 

We are proud of her 

myriad accomplishments. 

Love always, 

Aileen & Alvin Murstein

My heartfelt congratulations 

to my dear friend, Florence Kaufman, 

for her devotion and dedication to 


Love, 

Nancy Oelbaum

Congratulations to our 

dear and wonderful friend 


Your dedication to 

The American Friends of 

the Hebrew University is exemplary! 

You are an inspiration to us all!! 

Love, 

Pam and Ed Pantzer

Congratulations and best wishes 

Florence, a friend for many years. 

Marsha and Jerry Seslowe


our dear friend Florence. 

Your generosity and enthusiasm for 

Hebrew University have no limits! 

Hebrew University will continue to 

thrive and flourish with supporters 

like you. We are proud to have 

you as our friend. 

Love, Andy and John Stark

A pleasure to honor such a treasure 

as dear Florence. 

Fondly, 

Renée and Richard Steinberg

Not only is Florence a great friend 

of Hebrew University but also a 

“black belt” philanthropist! 

Carol Wolowitz


on this wonderful honor. 

Happy to be here with you to 

celebrate your accomplishments. 

Lois Mazer Zelman


To Our Dear Friend 


Hebrew University 

Could Not Have Chosen 

A More Deserving Honoree. 

Mona Kalimian 

Linda Berley Robert Fagenson


to our longtime dear friend, 


Dorothy and Sidney Kohl

Congratulations to the honoree, 


an inspiring role model for all of us. 

Phyllis and Richard Krock





Carol and Michael Kurtz

Congratulations to our dear friend, 


Always, an inspiration for us all. 

Ginger Feuer and Larry Leeds

To an outstanding 

and beautiful woman 

inside and out. 

With Love, 

H. Irwin and Ellen Levy

Congratulations and best wishes 

to all American Friends 

of the Hebrew University. 

Rita and Ernie Bogen

Congratulations to our dear friend Florence 

on this special honor, 

and to The American Friends of the 

Hebrew University for recognizing 

brilliance and for transforming science 

in ways that could be only imagined. 

Nancy Carter and Stephen Lapidus

Our best wishes and congratulations 

to Florence Kaufman. 

John J. Raggio and 

Dr. Donna Kesselman Raggio



on this well-deserved honor – 

and to our family, 

Nancy and Kenneth Stein, 

and dear friends, 

Roberta and Stanley Bogen, 

for their endless devotion to 

the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. 

We are happy to continue to support 

AFHU in memory of our parents, 

Pearl and Ralph Kier. 

Dania Kier Schwartz, Ike Kier, 

Nelson Kier, and Ruben Kier

My heartfelt congratulations to 

Florence Kaufman on this 

well-deserved honor 

and 

Best wishes to all the American Friends 

of the Hebrew University. 

Paulette Koch

A wonderful honor for a 

wonderful person. 

JC and Marty Meyers

Warm congratulations 

to a remarkable woman 

working on behalf of 

an incredible university! 

Leslie and Thomas Rosin

Happy 

to support 

AFHU 

Harriet and Eric Rothfeld

We congratulate Florence Kaufman 

on receiving the Scopus Award 

and applaud her leadership and 

commitment to the Hebrew University. 

Norma and Bill Tiefel


and be a part of the American 

Friends of the Hebrew University. 

Denise and Stephen Squinto


We have known you for so many years 

and admire and respect you. 

Our thanks to you, an elegant person, 

for your support of the Hebrew University. 

Jane and Ron Zimmerman



We are proud to support and be a 

part of American Friends of 


Ety & David Alcalay and 

Tova Leidesdorf

Congratulations and best wishes to all 

American Friends of the Hebrew University. 



An inspiring role model for us all. 

Leslie and Bruce Lane

Florence, 

You are a SHINING STAR! 

Your Generosity, Light & Love 

for Everything you Do 

SHINES through! 

Janie & John Shalam 

2022


to our dearest friend and honoree 

Florence, 

you are an inspiring role model 

for us all! 

With all our love, 

Harriet and Stuart Levine


and be a part of the American Friends 

of Hebrew University. 

Rochelle & David A. Hirsch

Congratulations to Florence 

on a well-deserved honor! 




Susan and Darrell Ross

Honoring Florence Kaufman 

for her lifetime of dedication 

and generosity to the 

Hebrew University 

and so much more. 

Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan




Laurence Bauman


With admiration on your accomplishments 

on behalf of the Hebrew University 

we congratulate you on this well-deserved honor. 

Sara and Charles Fabrikant




Mitra and Michael Margolis

Florence, 


on this 


Myrna and Spencer Partrich


to Florence Kaufman 


In recognition of your 

devoted efforts on behalf of 



With love, 

Kathy & Mitchell Jacobson

Congratulation Florence on a 


Bernice (Bonnie) and 

Zabrina Lieberman

Our warmest congratulations to 


on receiving the 

2022 Scopus Award from American 

Friends of the Hebrew University! 

Marilyn and Stanley Katz

We salute our friends, 

Roberta and Stanley Bogen, 

for their tireless efforts 

in favor of AFHU. 

Rosalind and Gene Glaser


and all the best to the 

Friends of the Hebrew University. 

Jill and Sandy Sirulnick

We are delighted to help honor 


and celebrate American Friends 

of the Hebrew University! 

Marsha and Richard Goldberg


to our dear friend and honoree, 


Nicki & Ira Harris, z”l

Mazel tov and congratulations to 

Florence for this recognition of her years 

of service and philanthropy! 

With much warmth, 

Sandy and Richard Bornstein


to our friend and honoree 


Love, 

Merrill and Charles Gottesman

Congratulations to our longtime 

and dear friend, Florence, 


Love, 

Joan and Ken Miller


our darling friend Florence! 

Love, 

Marlene and Hal Strauss

Our best wishes 

to a great lady 

and to a great cause. 

Bonnie and Donald Dwares

Congratulations to a great lady. 

Lots of love, 

Wilma and Stuart Bernstein





Joan and Joel Picket

Dearest Florence, 

Best wishes on this happy occasion. 

Love, 

Carol Roaman



Sydell Miller


With admiration on your 

accomplishments 

on behalf of the 


Congratulations you on this 


Roy Zuckerberg


With admiration on your 

accomplishments 


we congratulate you on 

this well-deserved honor. 

Dorothy and Martin Bandier


You have worked tirelessly 


of Jerusalem, 

and we take the 

greatest pleasure in 

wishing you and 

AFHU continued success. 

Barbara Deane

Florence, 

You have worked tirelessly 

on behalf of the 

Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 

and we take the greatest pleasure 

in wishing you and AFHU 

continued success. 

Wendy and Larry Levy




Elaine Sollar Eisen




Elaine Sollar Eisen

In honor of 


and her work with AFHU. 

Marc and Cindy Solomon 

and 

The Solomon Family 

Foundation Trust

Florence, congratulations on this 

well-deserved recognition. 

Your philanthropy and spirit 

are an inspiration to us all. 

We are proud to support your great work. 

Your friends, 

Adam and Lauren Schwartz

Congratulations to our dear friend 

and honoree, Florence Kaufman. 

We take great pleasure in wishing you 

and AFHU continued success. You are a 

role model for all of us to follow. 

Leslie and Bernard Ettinger

We are happy to join the AFHU in 

honoring a great woman – 


We wish her love and joy 

in the years to come. 

Adrienne and Alan Henick

Florence, 

Congratulations to a dear friend. 

You are a wonderful inspiration 

to all of us. 

Love, 

Ellen and Bob Jaffe


Congratulations on this wonderful honor. 

Love, 

Sue and Norman Muller



Best wishes, 

Suzy Mendik and Ron Casty

Florence, 

You are a wonderful person and 

friend. Congratulations. 

Marilyn Davimos

To my dear friend Florence, 

Congratulations on your honor! 

Best wishes, 

Gloria Cohen

We are proud 

to be supporters of AFHU 

for 15 years. 

Ellen and David Gendal

Congratulations to Florence Kaufman. 

We applaud your dedication to 

the Hebrew University, 

and to all who work tirelessly 

on behalf of this wonderful institution. 

Beth and Ron Ostrow


Congratulations on this 


. 

Your generosity knows no bounds. 

With love, 

Mary Cirillo-Goldberg


An Honor Well-Deserved, 

Congratulations! 

Bernice Adell


on a well-deserved award! 

Bernard Gewirz

Congratulations to our friend 

Florence 

on this well-deserved accolade! 

Gwen Fisher




Carol Lederman


DANIEL I. SCHLESSINGER 

Chair, Board of Governors 

PROFESSOR ASHER COHEN 

President 

PROFESSOR MENAHEM BEN-SASSON 

Chancellor 

PROFESSOR BARAK MEDINA 

Rector 

YISHAI FRAENKEL 

Vice President and Director-General 

AMBASSADOR YOSSI GAL 

Vice President for Advancement and External Relations 

PROFESSOR MONA KHOURY-KASSABRI 

Vice President for Strategy and Diversity 

PROFESSOR RE’EM SARI 

Vice President for Research and Development 

PROFESSOR ORON SHAGRIR 

Vice President for International Affairs 

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY 

CLIVE KABATZNIK 

National President 

MARC O. MAYER 


JOSHUA W. REDNIK 


ELISSA FISHMAN 

Chief Financial Officer and Operations Officer 

GLENNYS HUHN 

Chief Human Resources Officer 

EILEEN HUME 

Chief Strategy Officer 

MONICA LOEBL 

National Director of Development 

BETH ASNIEN MCCOY 

CEO Emerita 

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY 

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 865 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 

Phone 561.750.8585 | Fax 561.750.8292 

WWW.AFHU.ORG

ALBERT EINSTEIN 

One of the original 

founders of the 


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2022 Palm Beach Scopus Gala Tribute Journal

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