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The American Society for Yad Vashem – A Retrospective

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A group from Louisville, Kentucky, including (left to right) Rabbi Robert Slosberg of Cong. Adath Jeshurun, William Yarmuth, Dr. E. Britt Brockman and David Blue, visited Yad Vashem in February. The group toured the new museum site and the No Child's Play exhibit and viewed several select documents from the Yad Vashem Archives.

A group from Louisville, Kentucky, including (left to right) Rabbi Robert Slosberg of Cong. Adath Jeshurun, William Yarmuth, Dr. E. Britt Brockman and David Blue, visited Yad Vashem in February. The group toured the new museum site and the No Child's Play exhibit and viewed several select documents from the Yad Vashem Archives.

 
Yad Vashem benefactors, Dr. Felix and Ruta Zandman were updated on developments at Yad Vashem by Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate, Avner Shalev (center) during a visit in February

Yad Vashem benefactors, Dr. Felix and Ruta Zandman were updated on developments at Yad Vashem by Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate, Avner Shalev (center) during a visit in February.

 

Joseph Wilf (left), American Society Vice Chairman and Chairman of the "Yad Vashem 2001"

Joseph Wilf (left), American Society Vice Chairman and Chairman of the "Yad Vashem 2001" campaign, together with Chairman of the Yad Vashem Directorate, Avner Shalev (center) and Director General, Ishai Amrami (right), at the Israel Prize Ceremony on Israel Independence Day 2003. Yad Vashem was awarded the prestigious Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement - A Unique Contribution to Society and to the State.

 

Joseph Wilf with Avner Shalev in the new Holocaust History Museum

Joseph Wilf with Avner Shalev in the new Holocaust History Museum

 

Eli Zborowski, Chairman of the American Society and Mark Palmer, a Vice Chairman

Eli Zborowski, Chairman of the American Society and Mark Palmer, a Vice Chairman, touring the museum building site with Avner Shalev

 

Sigmund Rolat toured Yad Vashem in May together with Eli Zborowski

Sigmund Rolat toured Yad Vashem in May together with Eli Zborowski. Rolat viewed the Tolkatchev exhibit and met with senior art curator, Yehudit Shendar. Pictured here (left) with Eli Zborowski at the exit to the new Holocaust History Museum currently under construction.

 

Yad Vashem supporter Aaron Ziegelman visited in April

Yad Vashem supporter Aaron Ziegelman visited in April and received an overview of the progress of the development plan as well as activities at Yad Vashem. Pictured here next to a plaque bearing his name on the temporary Donors' Wall.

Ezra Katz (third from right), Jan (right) and Dan Lewis (left) and their daughter

Ezra Katz (third from right), Jan (right) and Dan Lewis (left) and their daughter, Marilee from Florida visited Yad Vashem in January. They met with the Chairman of the Directorate, Avner Shalev (second from right) and Director of the International Relations Division, Shaya Ben Yehuda and viewed the model of the new Museum of Holocaust History.

Jan and Andy Groveman lead a national UJC solidarity mission to Israel

Jan and Andy Groveman lead a national UJC solidarity mission to Israel. Among the mission participants who visited Yad Vashem, were Marilyn and Jack Belz along with friends from Tennessee. Left to right: Jan Groveman; Shaya Ben Yehuda, Director of the International Relations Division; and Marilyn and Jack Belz.

Three generations of the Mitzner Family from Houston: David Mitzner (third from right), his son, Ira (fourth from left) and his wife Mindy (second from left) and their children, visited Yad Vashem

Three generations of the Mitzner Family from Houston: David Mitzner (third from right), his son, Ira (fourth from left) and his wife Mindy (second from left) and their children, visited Yad Vashem. The family - who recently became benefactors of Yad Vashem - had an extensive tour of the site. Pictured second from right: Avner Shalev, Chairman of the Directorate and on the left, Shraga Mekel, Development Director of the American Society.

Steven Schwarz visited Yad Vashem and toured the "Yad Vashem 2001" construction site

Steven Schwarz visited Yad Vashem and toured the "Yad Vashem 2001" construction site, including the Exhibitions Pavilion, which is being built with his support. Pictured here, examining a schematic of the pavilion (from left to right): Israel Hezkelevitz, manager of the construction project on behalf of the Minrav Management Co.; Steven Schwarz; and Shaya Ben Yehuda, Director of the International Relations Division.

On September 25th, 2002, the American Society for Yad Vashem was honored for 20 years of partnership with Yad Vashem. More...

Name of Chairman: Eli Zborowski
Name of Society: American Society for Yad Vashem, Inc.
Address: American Society for Yad Vashem
500 Fifth Ave., 42nd floor
New York, NY 10110
Telephone No.: 212-220-4304
Fax No.: 212-220-4308
Email: info@yadvashemusa.org

 

Director of Development: Shraga Mekel
Director of Education: Marlene Warshawski Yahalom

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