A N N UA L RE PORT 2012
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M A N Y CULT URES , O NE UNI V ER SI T Y
I don’t believe in charity: I believe in investing in people.
And one of the best ways to do that is to invest heavily in
the students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem through
scholarships for IDF soldiers. The return on that investment –
PA S S I O N AT E
about the
for Canada, for Israel, for the world – is phenomenal.
Lenny Shapiro, Calgary, AB; CFHU National Board member
“What does the Hebrew University mean to you? ”
HEBREW UNIVERSITY
“What does the Hebrew University
of Jerusalem mean to you?”
with the country. For supporters, the astonishing
date, we have raised $26 million of our $50 million
work produced by the University’s researchers and
commitment in support of IMRIC. Under the leadership
scholars is a showcase for Israel as a whole and its
of CFHU’s past national Chair, Ronny Appleby, we
In this, Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University
contributions to the world.
launched our IMRIC capital campaign, “Strengthening
of Jerusalem’s second annual report, we posed that
Rick Hansen
Vancouver, B.C.
Rick Hansen Foundation,
Canada
Hebrew University’s longstanding
reputation for excellence in
cutting-edge research and
innovation, and its great track
record for translating discoveries
into practical results, make it a
key collaborative partner critical
to the realization of a world
without paralysis after spinal cord
injury. With Hebrew University’s
talent, passion, and commitment,
anything is possible, including my
dream that one day a wheelchair
will be something you see only
in a museum.
Anne-Sophie
Cardinal
Randy Milner
Levis, QC
MA, Hebrew University
Vancouver, B.C.
CFHU Vancouver chapter
president, Hebrew U alumnus
The Hebrew University’s MA
program in Community
Development Studies will
allow me to work abroad,
tackling challenges in aid,
development, and inequalities
in poverty-stricken areas, or at
home in Canada, in vulnerable
communities. Thanks to CFHU’s
financial assistance, I was able
to fully focus on my studies.
The Hebrew University represents
the best that Israel – and
Judaism – has to offer. The
notion of Arabs and Jews, Israelis
and foreigners, young and old,
coming together to study, debate,
and develop new ideas – in a
peaceful, respectful environment
– is very meaningful. Who
wouldn’t want to support a
place like this?
Madeleine Féquière
Montreal, QC
President, KANPE Foundation
As a friend of Israel, I am thrilled
to be a part of a joint project
between CFHU, the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, and the
KANPE Foundation – which was
created to help Haiti break free
from the vicious cycle of poverty.
In my view, Haiti and Israel will
always be connected.
Terry Duguid
Winnipeg, MB
Director of the Northern
Prosperity Initiative and
of Strategic Partnerships,
Richardson College
for the Environment,
University of Winnipeg
I’ve always been very impressed
with the Hebrew University’s
commitment to excellence in
research and, importantly,
translating that research into
products and developments that
can help humanity. In partnering
with Hebrew University, we
team up with some of the best
researchers in the world and
enhance our own status on the
global academic stage.
In 2012, CFHU continued to reposition ourselves as the
Our Scientific Infrastructure,” to complete the
question to dozens of CFHU stakeholders across the
brokers of strategic and academic cooperation not only
country. We wanted to know what made these men
between Canadian researchers and their counterparts
and women – students, alumni, board members,
at the Hebrew University, but also between Canada
we have completed the challenging task of updating
philanthropists, activists, scholars, university
and Israel. Our keen focus on developing partnerships
our national bylaws to reflect our position for the 21st
administrators – so passionate about the Hebrew
between the countries across a wide variety of disciplines
century, and we continue to create innovative public
University and so dedicated in their support of it.
makes us unique among other Israel-based organizations
relations and marketing strategies to promote the
within Canada. We were honoured to receive a 2012
Hebrew University and CFHU to the world.
While – as you’ll see on the pages of this report –
their answers were as varied as their backgrounds,
“Building Bridges Award” from the Israeli consulate in
some common themes emerged. For so many, the
recognition of this work.
Hebrew University represents both an access point to
This past year saw the development of several
remaining three floors of the IMRIC building.
With a revitalized and cohesive national CFHU board,
In the end, our collective strength is the result of
the efforts of individuals who – like the stakeholders
on the pages of this annual report – have been
and an ambassador for Israel. For students, Jewish
new partnerships between Canadian scientists and
touched, one by one, by the Hebrew University of
and non-Jewish, a semester or a year at the Hebrew
researchers at the Hebrew University and the Institute
Jerusalem. Its power to motivate, to excite, to inspire,
University is often the first meaningful connection
for Medical Research Israel-Canada (IMRIC). To
is extraordinary, as are you, its supporters.
CFHU
PA R T N ER S H I P S ,
HIGHLIGHTS,
ACH I E V EMEN TS
In 2012, CFHU continued to strengthen our role as the broker
of strategic, academic, and philanthropic partnerships and
cooperation between Canada and Israel. The year saw the
creation of several exciting new partnerships between
Canadian researchers and their counterparts
Academic, business, and community leaders from British Columbia,
IMRIC Partnerships
pictured above, accompanied the B.C. minister of social development
Vancouverites celebrated the establishment of a groundbreaking
on a five-day mission to Israel to promote the Hebrew University to
research collaboration between IMRIC and the British Columbia
Canadian industry, particularly in the field of life sciences.
through the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Academic, business, and community leaders from
British Columbia accompanied the B.C. minister of
social development on a five-day mission to Israel to
Cancer Agency (BCCA). The two agencies will combine strengths to
better understand the individual genetic codes of breast cancer in
In Montreal, IMRIC and the Institut de recherches
at the Hebrew University and IMRIC, as well
order to detect it earlier, treat it more effectively, and – one day –
cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) have signed a memor-
each year will be chosen to participate in MSc. or
particularly in the field of life sciences. Highlights
the deepening of relationships between current
prevent it. Senior BCCA oncologist Dr. Karen Gelmon will spearhead
andum of understanding to collaborate on future projects.
short-term programs in the faculty’s International
included a trip to IMRIC, as well as to sites of cultural
research partners and the launch of several
the Canadian end of the research partnership.
Program. Both CFHU and Kanpe are looking forward
and historic significance.
initiatives to build Israeli-Canadian ties.
Vancouver oncologist Dr. Karen Gelmon
received the Scopus Award during a
gala dinner celebrating a new research
partnership between the British
Columbia Cancer Agency and IMRIC.
IMRIC researcher Dr. Avraham Fainsod was on
In early May, scientists from across Canada met
sabbatical in Winnipeg for six months to head up
in Toronto with their IMRIC counterparts – and
research on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
and Nutrition. Over the next ten years, three students
promote the Hebrew University to Canadian industry,
to a joint event in fall 2013.
The Hebrew University’s Peter Brojde Center
CFHU’s Toronto chapter has created an initiative to
for the IMRIC–Government of Manitoba FASD
for Innovative Engineering and Computer Science
engage in philanthropy in a social, family-friendly
pave the way for new research partnerships
partnership. Working directly with the government
has announced the establishment of the Miniature
environment. Participants give a minimum annual gift
into autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Combining
and the U of M, CFHU anticipates receiving
Integrated Systems Laboratory. Generously funded by
of $1,000 to the Hebrew University, and decide jointly
forces into understanding and treating ASD will
additional funding for research into the disorder,
Montreal’s Brojde family, the lab is the first of its kind
– with input from HU and Canadian business leaders –
help to create new Canadian fundraising and
which will substantially benefit the partnership.
in Israel and will spearhead research into revolutionary
how to invest the money for maximum impact. We look
research opportunities. A conference is
Hebrew University Partnerships
engineering technology.
forward to rolling out the program across Canada.
planned in the spring of 2014 to further
The Hebrew University’s School of Pharmacy and
CFHU Accomplishments
Dalhousie University in Halifax are discussing a new
On the 64th anniversary of Israel’s independence,
pairs recent Rothberg graduates with seasoned
research partnership to study cannabinoid-based
CFHU was honoured by the Israeli Consulate as a
mentors, all Canadian alumni of Hebrew U, with
pain relief.
champion of bridge-building initiatives between
the goal of developing the next generation of CFHU
Israel and Canada. Outgoing Consul General Amir
leaders. The program adds value to a Rothberg
Kanpe Foundation, a Quebec-based not-for-profit
Gissin presented the award, which recognizes CFHU’s
education, integrating Hebrew U graduates into the
organization, to support Haitian students at the
support and commitment to facilitating academic
community, furthering their careers, and furthering
Hebrew University’s Faculty of Agriculture, Food
and research partnerships between the two countries
the success of CFHU.
The University of Ottawa’s Faculty
of Medicine and IMRIC have entered
into a partnership in the field of
neuroscience to further our knowledge
of neurological diseases.
CFHU’s Montreal chapter has partnered with the
B.C. leaders in the life
sciences industry visited the
Hebrew University and IMRIC
in May to learn more about
Israeli innovations in the
field. “CFHU succeeded in
turning a visitor like me into a
friend and ambassador,” says
Michael Bidu, founder and
CEO, Sanotron.
With the establishment of The Social Venture Fund,
the Consul General of Israel to Canada – to
discussions on collaboration.
Photo captions
The CFHU Toronto Alumni Mentorship Program
Montreal’s Anna Brojde with
Hebrew University president
Menahem Ben-Sasson at
the 2012 Hebrew U Board
of Governors Meeting. The
Brojde family established the
new Miniature Integrated
Systems Laboratory at the
University.
Photo by D. Guthrie
CFHU Toronto chapter
president Randy Masters,
CFHU president & CEO Rami
Kleinmann, and outgoing
Israeli consul general Amir
Gissin at a Yom Ha’atzmaut
celebration, where CFHU
was honoured as a champion
of bridge-building between
Israel and Canada.
hebrew universit y
In 2012, the Hebrew University
climbed from 57th to 53rd place
of 500 worldwide universities – its
Prizes & Awards
• Prof. Adam Stabholz, dean of the University’s Hadassah
AC H I E V E M E N T S
Discoveries
Parkinson’s advancements: IMRIC
fruits and vegetables and allows farmers
wheat at the excavation site of the Tel Hazor
• IMRIC’s Dr. Alexander Binshtok (above, far left) received the
researchers Prof. Hagai Bergman (far right)
more time to harvest wheat and other
National Park in the Upper Galilee. Believed
Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences.
highest ranking yet – on the global
School of Dental Medicine, was awarded the 2012
ranking list published by China’s
Outstanding Achievement Award by the Alpha Omega
first Prusiner-Abramsky Award in Basic Clinical Neuroscience
crops. The product will be commercially
to be about 3,300 years old, the jars were
Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
and Boris Rosen, an MD-PhD student, have
International Dental Fraternity, in recognition of his vision of
for his work on the mechanisms of acute and chronic pain.
developed a new method for dynamic,
developed by a subsidiary of Dow Chemical.
found inside what was a storage room
oral health as a bridge to peace in Israel and the Middle East.
• Three IMRIC researchers were recognized at the 2012 Kaye
electronic deep brain stimulation (DBS)
Baby brain: Hebrew U researcher Dr.
that offers promise for better treatment of
Adi Mizrahi (above, right) has shown that
symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
motherhood is associated with the acquisition
Music to my eyes: The EyeMusic,
of a host of new behaviours that are driven,
developed by IMRIC’s Professor Amir
at least in part, by alterations in brain function.
Amedi and his team, converts images
Motherhood, says Mizrahi, seems to be
into a combination of musical notes, or
associated with a rapid and robust alteration in
“soundscapes,” to help the visually
the brain’s response to sound and smell cues.
impaired “see” using music.
Ancient wheat: A team from the
groundbreaking work, Dr. Lital Magid (above,
The Hebrew University is the only
Israeli institution to appear in
the top 100 on the Shanghai list,
which is considered one of the
most important global university
ranking systems. The study also
• Prof. Jacob Bekenstein, Polak Professor of Theoretical Physics
Innovation Awards, for work that exemplifies the synergy
at the Hebrew University’s Racah Institute of Physics , was
between scientific excellence and commercial potential. IMRIC
named the 2012 recipient of the prestigious Wolf Prize.
director Prof. Haya Lorberboum-Galski (above, centre) was
• Four of five 2012 Rothschild Prize recipients were
recognized for her work on treating mitochondrial diseases.
in a palace-like building dating from the
Canaanite period.
Cannabis compounds treat pain:
Experimental work by a young Hebrew U
researcher that involves stimulating a
ranked the University 16th best
Hebrew University professors. The prize in life sciences
Prof. Saul Yedgar and IMRIC student Dr. Chamutal Gur, MD,
in mathematics, 27th best in
was awarded to IMRIC Prof. Chaim Cedar. Prof. Gil
were also recognized.
computer science, and 38th best in
Kalai, at the University’s Albert Einstein Institute of
the natural sciences. The University
Mathematics, was awarded the prize in Mathematics,
was named by The Scientist
Computer Sciences and Engineering. Prof. Moshe Idel,
(Mathematics and Computer Science); Prof. Shlomo
magazine as the second-best place
of the department of Jewish thought, received the prize
Bentinz”l, formerly of the Interdisciplinary Center for Neural
Fresh fruit, longer! A new compound
Hebrew University and the Israel Nature and
left) has been named a 2013 winner of a Kaye
to work in academia outside the
in Jewish Studies. And Prof. Raphael Mechoulam, of
Computation (Psychology); and musicology professors Dalia
developed in part by scientists at the
Parks Authority have discovered 14 large,
Innovation Award. Her invention was recently
United States in 2012.
the school of pharmacology, was awarded the prize in
Cohen and Ruth Katz (Musicology, Culture and Art).
Hebrew University extends the shelf life of
pithoi-style storage jugs filled with burnt
licensed to a large pharmaceutical company.
• Four Hebrew U professors were awarded 2012 Israel Prizes:
Prof. David Kazhdan, of the Einstein Institute of Mathematics
PHOTO CREDIT: Douglas Guthrie
PHOTO CREDIT: Sasson Tiram
cannabinoid receptor in the immune
system has been shown to hold promise
for the treatment of many neurological,
inflammatory, and other illnesses. For her
IMRIC researcher
Dr. Hagai Bergman
O N E U N I V E R S I T Y, M A N Y C U LT U R E S
C a n a d i a n S t u d e n t s at t h e H E B R E W U N I V E R S I T Y
New voices, new relationships
Outreach
The 2012 Canadian student delegation was our most
In 2012, CFHU continued to prioritize building lifelong
diverse yet. Students from a broad range of cultural
relationships with young Canadian alumni of the
and religious backgrounds, and from a wide variety of
Hebrew University. We continue to connect with
academic disciplines, studied on Mount Scopus. For
students using a wide array of social media, from blogs
most, their time at HU marked their first visit to Israel.
and YouTube to Facebook and Twitter. But we also
We can’t underestimate the value of reaching out
Record numbers: Canadian students at the Rothberg International
School’s summer program “Coexistence in the Middle East.”
know the advantage of real-time connection: in 2012,
to and establishing ongoing relationships with a broad
we sent staff member and HU alumna Kari Zalik to
spectrum of young Canadians. Through the Hebrew
Jerusalem to offer guidance and support to Canadian
University, CFHU offers an introduction to Israeli
students. We cultivate connections with our Canadian
More than 300 Canadian students – a record number! –
culture, politics, and society that this population may
students through social programming in Jerusalem, and
attended the Hebrew University in 2012. Most attended
not otherwise see, setting the foundation for a lifelong,
continue that relationship once they return to Canada,
summer and special programs at the University, taking
positive, relationship with the University, Israel, and CFHU.
with alumni events, strategy sessions, and mentorship
advantage of a diverse range of new courses created in
and ambassador programs.
TRAVEL
with
CANADIAN FRIENDS
Mission of Friendship &
Board of Governors meeting
the recipients of the 59 scholarships he and his wife,
and Challenges” – had a strong social justice
Faigel, awarded to Hebrew U students in the 2011–12
and cultural component, as participants visited
Canada was well represented at the Hebrew
academic year.
and learned about the issues facing diverse
meeting, where Canadians Janice Gross Stein,
Live, Learn & Explore:
Israel & Barcelona
populations in the country, including the Nazareth,
a leading political scientist and authority on Middle
Once again, CFHU’s annual Live, Learn & Explore
Eastern relations, and Rick Hansen, a celebrated
adventure took participants on a highly stimulating,
University’s 75th annual Board of Governors
activist and advocate for people with disabilities,
Ethiopian, East-Jerusalem Arabic, and Haredi (or
ultra-Orthodox) communities. Cultural events
included visits to local galleries and museums,
were awarded honorary doctorates. Hansen, who
archaeological tours, a klezmer
has recently facilitated partnerships with IMRIC on
concert, and Israeli folk dancing.
partnership with Canadian universities and the Rothberg
Scholarships
International School. The 50% increase in student
Close to $600,000 in scholarship funding – crucial to
convocation address to Hebrew University PhD
from daily talks by Prof. Elior, who put
numbers is the result of:
attracting Canadian students to the Hebrew University –
graduates – a record 366 students were awarded
Spain’s rich Jewish cultural heritage
was awarded in 2012. Of this amount, The Asper National
doctoral degrees!
in context during day trips to sites of
• CFHU’s increased marketing efforts and continually
expanding Student Ambassador program
• Fostering ongoing partnerships and relationships with
Canadian universities, academics, and university staff
to create and promote courses and study at Hebrew U
Fellow of the Hebrew University, while David
funds at Ontario universities and CFHU student scholarships.
and Rose Brownz”l and Nachman Feldmanz”l were
“insider’s” tour of Jerusalem and its environs,
honoured at the University’s Wall of Life.
followed by a look at Barcelona’s Jewish history
• The Moise Amselem Scholarship ($5,000–$10,000),
• A passionate and personal approach: CFHU and the
Federation, was established in 2012 and will be
• High-quality programming!
general and Jewish interest. History
the country, while the balance came from CFHU matching
created in cooperation with the Canadian Sephardi
ongoing support and guidance
Montreal’s Lewis Dobrin was named an Honorary
Fund awarded $154,000 in scholarships to students across
• Generous scholarship funding
RIS connect with all Canadian students and provide
In Barcelona, the group benefited
spinal cord injury, was chosen to deliver the 2012
At the prestigious annual Canadian awards
awarded in 2013.
• CFHU awarded the first two Bernard J. Persiko Merit
Scholarships, to Daniel Mapa and Stephen Lerner.
A proud moment: In July 2012,Canadian students were proud to
be treated to a cocktail reception with His Excellency Paul Hunt,
Canadian ambassador to Israel.
with scholar-in-residence Prof. Rachel Elior,
lessons were punctuated by Spanish
cuisine and flamenco dancing, and off-the-beatenpath memorable experiences.
evening, attendees enjoyed the opportunity to meet
the John and Golda Cohen Professor of Jewish
Live, Learn & Explore continues to be the Israeli
and celebrate with dozens of scholarship recipients.
Philosophy and Jewish Mystical Thought at the
trip of choice for both new and seasoned travellers
Calgary resident and passionate scholarship
Hebrew University.
to the country. Our 2013 trip, to Tuscany and Israel,
advocate Lenny Shapiro held a gathering to honour
The 2012 LL&E tour – “Israel Today: Triumphs
is sold out. Please watch for 2014 trip details.
Photo captions
Canadians Janice Stein and
Rick Hansen were awarded
honorary doctorates at the
Hebrew University’s 2012
convocation.
Lewis Dobrin and Rosalie
Jukier with two of their
three children at the Hebrew
U 2012 Board of Governors
meeting.
CFHU honoured the
contributions of national
Chair Nathan Lindenberg
and his wife, Glennie
Lindenberg, with an
inscription on the Hebrew
University’s Wall of Life.
Hebrew University president
Menahem Ben-Sasson (r)
thanks the Toronto couple
for their longstanding
dedication and support at
a ceremony on the Mount
Scopus campus.
ACROSS CANADA:
Montreal
Mishpatim Scholarship Fund at the Hebrew University.
Calgary
Montreal’s McCord Museum was the site of a reception
This educational partnership between Hebrew U and
Israeli television chef and cookbook writer (and Hebrew
to celebrate Monette Malewski’s highly successful tenure
the University of Manitoba law school is a four-week
U alumnus) Gil Hovav – Israel’s answer to Jamie Oliver –
as Montreal chapter president, and to install Ari Brojde
course in human and indigenous rights, immigration,
opened the Calgary Jewish Book Festival and also gave
as incoming chapter president. Special guests included
entrepreneurship, and patent and business law offered
a private cooking demonstration at the home of CFHU
Ambassador Carmi Gillon, VP, external relations, of the
to U of M students.
supporters Nona and David Wolfman. Hovav also visited
Best of Hebrew U event. Dr. Elie Podeh, head of the
Hebrew University of Jerusalem; CFHU national Chair
Western Region
Vancouver, where he spoke at that city’s Jewish book
C F H U C h a p t e r A CCO M P L I S H M E N T S
In major centres across the country, Hebrew University
his MA at the Hebrew University’s Faculty of Agriculture
alumni, faculty, and friends gathered at an array of vibrant
and used his expertise to revolutionize nutrition in his
University’s Islamic and Middle Eastern studies depart-
Nathan Lindenberg; Israeli Consul General Joel Lion;
events to learn from, celebrate, and support each other’s
country. The gatherings, hosted by Paul and Judith Bloom
ment, gave an insightful keynote address on the so-called
and CFHU president & CEO Rami Kleinmann.
accomplishments. Here are some highlights:
and Ronnen Harary at their homes, were part of an
“Arab Spring.” IMRIC chair and cellular biochemist
Winnipeg
ongoing series to showcase the international impact
of fine dining and entertainment on April 22 to honour
Dr. Haya Lorberboum-Galski discussed the development
On April 30, CFHU’s Winnipeg chapter paid tribute to
Vancouver oncologist Dr. Karen Gelmon with the Hebrew
Edmonton
of Hebrew University graduates.
of new medications “from idea to molecule.” Musicologist
a “Hebrew University heavyweight” when it honoured
University’s Scopus Award. The evening, co-hosted by
CFHU and the University of Alberta co-hosted a small
inspirational gatherings featuring H.E. Ambassador Haim
Ottawa
Dr. Edwin Seroussi, director of the HU Jewish Music
lawyer, human rights advocate, ardent environmentalist,
CFHU and the British Columbia Cancer Foundation,
gathering on October 21, 2012, featuring an inspirational
Divon, Israel’s Ambassador to Holland and former director
Canada’s national capital became a small but brilliant
Resource Center, rounded out the evening with lectures
and special-needs champion Yude Henteleff C.M., Q.C.,
raised $1.3 million in support of a collaboration between
presentation by IMRIC’s Dr. Howard Cedar, about his world-
of Mashav (Israel’s International Aid Agency), along with
satellite campus of the Hebrew University in September,
on “Judeo-Spanish musical dreams” and the story of
LL.D. (Hon.) with the Hebrew University’s Bronfman Award
IMRIC and the British Columbia Cancer Agency, where
renowned research breakthroughs in DNA methylation and
Malawi native Lovemore Nhakata Malunga, who completed
when more than 110 people attended the Ottawa chapter’s
Moroccan-born Israeli singer and hazzan Joe Amar.
for Meritorious Service. Friends and colleagues honoured
Dr. Gelmon is a senior oncologist.
its application to the prevention of genetic disorders.
Toronto
The Toronto chapter hosted “Alumni Success Stories,” two
Toronto: (l to r) CFHU Toronto chapter president Randy Masters, Lovemore Malunga,
CFHU Toronto board member Sara Gottlieb, event hosts Judith and Paul Bloom, and
Ambassador Haim Divon at an evening celebrating “Alumni Success Stories.”
Ottawa: Hebrew U Prof. Elie
Podeh gave the keynote address
at the Ottawa chapter’s Best of
Hebrew U event.
Montreal: Incoming Montreal chapter
president Ari Brojde with outgoing president
Monette Malewski at a November event to
celebrate his installation and her exemplary
contributions.
Winnipeg: (l to r) CFHU’s new national chair
Murray Palay, honouree Yude Henteleff, and former
Winnipeg chapter president Faith Kaplan at an
event paying tribute to Henteleff’s contributions
to the Hebrew University and CFHU.
Festival and at the JCC of Greater Vancouver, as well as
Vancouver
More than 500 guests were treated to a flawless evening
conducting private cooking demonstrations at the homes
of Gary and Nanci Segal and Dina Wachtel.
Henteleff through contributions to the Yude Henteleff
Vancouver: (l to r) Doug Nelson, president & CEO, BC Cancer Foundation; dinner chair
Susan Mendelson; honouree Dr. Karen Gelmon; Vancouver CFHU president Dr. Peter Hotz;
CFHU president & CEO Rami Kleinmann.
Calgary: Israeli chef and cookbook writer
Gil Hovav was as entertaining as his food
was delicious at a series of lectures and
private cooking demonstrations in
Calgary and Vancouver.
Edmonton: (l to r) Dr. Howard Cedar, Dr. Lorne Babiuk, VP (Research) at the University of
Alberta and a recipient of the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award for leadership in Canadian
medicine; Howie Sniderman, president of CFHU’s Edmonton chapter; Dr. Aviad Levin, Banting
postdoctoral fellow recipient for his research on hepatitis C at the University of Alberta;
Dr. Lorne Tyrell, current chair of the Gairdner Foundation of Canada; Dr. Cyril Kay, professor
emeritus of biochemistry at the University of Alberta.
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AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
Goodmans LLP
Stanley S.* & Helen Raphael
Barry & Susan Kassen
Connie Siu
Yude Henteleff & Joy Winchell
Estate of Alexander Benjamin Gallay
Charitable Foundation
Alvin Gelmon
MONTREAL
Leesa Steinberg
Balfour Books
Herman & Maya Grad
Reserve Properties Ltd.
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Horatio & Jackie Kemeny
Robert & Darlene Spevakow
Marjorie Kay
James Gray
Alvin Segal Family Foundation
Beata I. Thau
Max & KC Benudiz
Senator Jerry S. & Carole Grafstein
Resume Target Inc.
Bernard & Sandra Bressler
Rael & Dalya Klein
Rich Schreiber & Cheryl Stein
Brandeis Lodge
The Kahanoff Foundation
Kenneth Berall
Value Contrarian Asset Management
Bevthorn Ltd.
David Green & Daphne Wagner
Clara Robert
Samuel & Tanyss Bugis
Josh & Rowena Kleinman
Richard & Gail Steinberg
The Mauro Family Foundation Inc.
Estate of Maxwell Lipkind
Peter Berall
Louis & Sylvia Vogel
Abraham & Chava Bleeman
Sidney Greenberg
Robins, Appleby Charitable Foundation
Morris Chernov*
David & Gerry Kline
Esther Steinberg
Bev A. McCaffrey
Maurice & Myra Paperny
Irwin Beutel
Maksymilian Wulkan & Diane Grossman
Paul & Judith Bloom
Harvey & Shirley Anne Haber
Barrie D. Rose
Esther Chetner
Morley Koffman
Stephen Schachter & Nancy Stern
Joseph Novak
Lenny & Faigel Shapiro
Gabrielle & Reuven Brenner
Brettler & Mintz Foundation
Gerald & Tootsie Halbert
Jack & Judith Rose
Honourable Justice Bruce & Cecille Cohen
David & Judi Korbin
Sam Lichtenstein & Moira Stilwell
Murray Palay & Ivy Kopstein
Jack & Betty Sharp
Anna Brojde
NEW YORK
Eric & Judy Breuer
Peter Herman & Janet Polivoy Herman
Mitchell Rose & Nathalie Pancer
Harvey & Jody Dales
Joseph & Andrea Kowaz
Lionel Raber & Lynn Superstein-Raber
Pitblado LLP
Rebecca Butovsky
Laurence & Rebecca Grafstein
Hilde Breuer*
Alan & Joy-Anne Jacoby
Rose, Persiko, Rakowsky, Melvin LLP
Kenneth & Reva Davidson
William & Madame Justice Risa Levine
Phil & Diane Switzer
Quadrant Asset Management
John Breuer
Howard Jay & Fern Daiter
Mildred Rosen
Mel & Geri Davis
Michael Levy
Madeline Upton Gairdner
Stephen & Corky Rosenfield
EDMONTON
David Forest Financial Services Ltd.
Howard & Debra Sniderman
Doubleday Investment Inc.
OTTAWA
Brosko Property Management Ltd.
Johnson - Rose Inc.
Robert & Dorothy Ross
Arthur & Judy Dodek
Lyall & Cynthia Levy
Vancouver Foundation
Brent Schacter & Sora Ludwig
Witten LLP
Jake Eberts* & Fiona Eberts
David & Miriam Algom
Morland Brown
Judith Teller Foundation
The Rudolph P. Bratty Family Foundation
Marie Doduck
Lohn Foundation
Shlomo & Dina Wachtel
Harvey & Sandra Secter
Benny & Bella Fox
Norman & Myrna Barwin
Norman & Cynthia Camerman
Estate of Myrna Kolberg
Jewell Salter
Sherold Fishman
Mark & Gerri London
Linda Warren
Paul & Margaret Shuckett
FLORIDA
Estate of Johanna Friedlaender
Cisco Systems Canada Inc.
CBRE Ltd.
Aubrey* & Evelyn Lent
Stephen & Cookie Sandler
Harry Satanove & Elspeth Flood
Herbert & Evelynne Loomer
Fei Wong
Silpit Industries Co. Ltd.
Yale Lerner & Carol Cockshott
Margaret Gallagher
Peter Cleveland
CGOV Asset Management
The Leo & Sala Goldhar Foundation
Lionel & Carol Schipper
Eric Friedland
Peter & Shari Lutsky
Mordehai & Hana Wosk
University of Manitoba
Leonard & Mary Cordes
Harry & Anne Glassman
Emond Harnden LLP
Clairvest Group Inc.
Estate of Lillian Leranbaum
Robert & Doreen Scolnick
Vicki Gabereau
Ralph Markin & Robert Markin
Yosef Wosk
Larry & Tova Vickar
Ruth Milchin Trust
Bernard & Judith Grant
John Jessup & Sandy Goldberg
Conam Charitable Foundation
Jerry & Millie Lev
The Sharp Foundation
Stephen & Shari Gaerber
Jack Lutsky & Susan Mendelson
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Jack Pollock*
Andrew & Carol Harper
Steven & Shelli Kimmel
Consulate General of Israel
Dayle Levine
Sherman Foundation
Hamish Cameron & Arlene Gladstone
Larry Meyer
Barrie & Ellen Yackness
YARMOUTH
Richard Hart
MBNA Canada Bank
Estate of Adolph Cosiner
Stephan & Sophie Lewar Trust
Joseph Shier
Norman Gladstone & Birgit Westergaard
Randall & Cheryl Milner
Daniel & Valerie Zack
Ruth & Irving Pink Foundation
GUELPH
The Irving Ludmer Family Foundation
Merovitz Potechin LLP
Joshua Dalfin
Jules Lewy & Joanna Slone
Ari Weisberg & Judy Shier-Weisberg
Leon & Rose Marie Glassman
Max & Cyndi Mintzberg
Ted & Linda Zacks
Aser & Evelyn Rothstein
Carol Koffler
Mary Steinberg
Arnie & Judy Diamond
Nathan & Glennie Lindenberg
Albert Silver
Joe & Karyn Gold
Ari & Lesley Morris
Zalkow Foundation
La Fondation Libermont
Jozef Straus
Estate of Lorraine Dingman
Randy & Risa Masters
Gary & Carole Solway
Ben & Nancy Goldberg
Morton Holdings Ltd.
HALIFAX
Carl & Betty Laxer
Westboro Flooring & Decor
Marvin & Miriam Dryer
McGregor Industries Inc.
Samuel & Talia Spanglet
David & Cathy Golden
Irv & Betty Nitkin
Estate of Bina Funt
Stephen & Irene Lipper
Edge on Triangle Park Inc.
The Mendelson Family Foundation
Norman & Simone Stern
Danny & Frieda Granot
Daniel & Trudy Pekarsky
MacDougall MacDougall & MacTier Inc.
PENNSYLVANIA
Lawrence & Beverley Fein
Menkes Developments Inc.
Bernie & Maureen Tanz
David Doucette & Patricia Gray
Ian & Sandy Penn
HAMILTON
Monette Malewski
GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
Jay & Sherry Firestone
Jack Micay
Estate of Ernest Tauber
Oriana Green
Renia Perel
Hershey Latner
The Maurice Pollack Foundation
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
Minto Urban Development Services
Neil Harris & Kathleen Taylor
Harry & Jeanette Greenhut
The Phyliss and Irving Snider Foundation
Metalware Corp
The Frieberg Family Charitable Foundation
Vivienne Monty
Tiffany Park Homes (Woodbridge)
Harold & Marla Groberman
Yvette Porte
*Deceased
FINA NCI ALS
Photo captions
CFHU national board member Gail Asper
with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu (centre) and Moe Levy, executive
director of The Asper Foundation, in Israel.
Selected Financial Information
(Expressed in U.S. funds)
As of September 30 2012 2011
State of Israel Bonds
Managed Funds
Other $1,656,056$1,801,879
148,406
206,424
63,012,889
59,714,540
713,196
932,517
$65,530,547$62,655,360
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
2012
2011
REVENUES
ASSETS
Cash
For the year ended September 30
587,564
422,949
Donations
Investment Gain
$6,574,776$7,413,576
8,596,389
$15,171,165$10,359,945
Expenditures
5,793,239
5,401,383
Charitable Distributions
6,667,354
7,684,758
FUND BALANCES
Deficiency of Revenues Over Expenditures
$64,942,983
$62,232,411
Albert Einstein, one of the founders of the
Hebrew University, bequeathed his writings
and intellectual heritage to the Hebrew
University, including the rights to his image.
Courtesy of the Albert Einstein Archives
at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
12,460,59313,086,141
FUND BALANCES
This photo of Hebrew University students at
the Jaffa Port, by Montrealer Jess Meirovici,
was the winner in CFHU’s 2012 photo contest.
2,946,369
EXPENDITURES
Canadian ambassador to Israel His Excellency
Paul Hunt (l) treated Canadian students at the
Rothberg International School to a cocktail
reception in July. With CFHU president and
CEO Rami Kleinmann (2nd from l).
$2,710,572
(2,726,196)
(l to r) Toronto chapter president Randy
Masters and board member Tracy Bierstock
Wilder, with Ben Casnocha, author of The
Start-Up of You, at a Toronto chapter event.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
(l) and Prime Minister Stephen Harper proudly
display hockey jerseys from the CanadaIsrael hockey team during the team’s 10-day
Canadian tour in March 2012, coordinated
in part by CFHU.
LEADERSHIP
National Board of Directors
Audit Committee
Ronald Appleby, Q.C.
Michael Fromstein
Past Chair
C A NA DI A N
FR I EN DS
Cheryl Baron
Calgary Chapter President
Joey Ohayon
Myrna Barwin
Ottawa Chapter President
Stephen Simms
Evelyn Bloomfield Schachter
Secretary
Ari Brojde
Montreal Chapter President
Investment Committee
Casey Chisick
Danny Bubis
Founded in 1944 by Canadian philanthropist
Nathan Lindenberg
Rose Marie Glassman
Allan Bronfman, CFHU promotes awareness,
Harry Marmer
Lorne Greenspoon
Randy Masters
Gerald Halbert, O.C.
Chair Emeritus,
Former Chair International
Board of Governors, Past President
Samual Hanson
Chair
Stuart Schipper
Joshua Kleinman
research, cultivate student and faculty exchanges,
Where else but at the Hebrew University could I enjoy a morning coffee while
looking over the Old City from the peak of Mount Scopus, study Jewish and
Israeli history with world-class lecturers in the afternoon, and then enjoy the
cultural ambience and lively spirit of the new city at night? A semester here is
the ideal way to acquire a deeper appreciation and understanding of Israel.
Planned Giving Committee
Past Chair
Justin Abrams
International School. www.cfhu.org
Michael Fromstein
Institute for Medical Research
Israel-Canada (IMRIC)
Randy Masters
Toronto Chapter President
Sam Hanson
Randall M. Milner
Vancouver Chapter President
Monette Malewski
Harley Mintz
Treasurer
Murray Palay
Chair (June 2013)
National Executive Team
IMRIC is committed to bringing together Israel’s
Michael Abrams
Chief Financial Officer
and Canada’s most brilliant scientific minds to
Simon Bensimon
Executive Director, Eastern Region
Elan Divon
Executive Director, Toronto Chapter
Lillian Shiller
Margaret Shuckett
Winnipeg Chapter President
Chair
Moshik GalantyNational Director,
Student & Academic Affairs
find solutions to the world’s most serious medical
problems through a multidisciplinary approach
to biomedical research. CFHU is dedicated to
Merle Goldman
Executive Vice President
Shelli Kimmel
Director, Ottawa Chapter
supporting IMRIC through direct funding and by
Edmonton Chapter President
Rami Kleinmann
President & CEO
developing key collaborative medical research
Philip Switzer
Vice President
Miriam Pilc-LevineNational Director,
Communications & Marketing
partnerships between Canada and Israel.
Stephen Victor, Q.C.
Past Chair
Dina Wachtel
Executive Director, Western Region
www.imric.org
Sharon Zalik
Director, Winnipeg Chapter
Bernard Shuster
Howard Sniderman
Samuel Spanglet
Melvyn Wolfond
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Quadrant Asset
Management; CFHU National Board Chair
SlocumConsultants
Immediate Past Chair
Leonard Shapiro
Murray S. Palay, Winnipeg, MB
Recipient of an inaugural Bernard J. Persiko Merit Scholarship in
Graduate Studies
J. Stephen Lipper
Samuel Schwartz
“What does the Hebrew University mean to you? ”
Daniel Mapa, Toronto, ON
Nathan Lindenberg
Brent A. Schacter
Founders, Halbert Centre for Canadian Studies at the Hebrew University
Israel, and establish scholarships, support
and recruit students to attend the Rothberg
Monette Malewski
Ralph and Roz Halbert, Toronto, ON
research partnerships between Canada and
University of Jerusalem. We facilitate academic
David Rogers
Sam Spanglet
Yude M. Henteleff, C.M., Q.C.
and the world is through higher education.
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem – through CFHU – has provided me with
a meaningful connection to Israel for more than 30 years. During that time,
I have developed many close friendships with the University’s academic and
administrative staff, as well as with CFHU’s professionals and lay leadership.
These connections have been the most rewarding aspect of my involvement.
leadership, and financial support for the Hebrew
Murray Palay
Ian Rosmarin
HEBREW
UNIVERSIT Y
Our Mission
Merle Kriss
Robert Gabor, Q.C.
Ralph Halbert
Chair
Tom Gunn
Lewis Dobrin
best way to build bridges between Israel
OF T H E
Harley Mintz
Gail Asper
Put simply, we strongly believe that the
Galya Sarner, Toronto, ON
Hebrew U alumna; Director, The Israeli Canadian Project
I have strong, positive memories of my time as a student at the Hebrew
University: interacting with students from different backgrounds, the
leadership and commitment of my professors, the breathtaking beauty
of the campus. Today, I want to do as much as I can to strengthen the
connection between Canadians and Hebrew U.
Howie Sniderman, Edmonton, AB
Barrister and Solicitor, WITTEN LLP; Edmonton Chapter President
The free flow and exchange of ideas between Hebrew University academics
and their Canadian counterparts is vitally important when it comes to
creating medical, social, and technological breakthroughs that can –
and do – change the world for the better.
Robert Ryan, Waterloo, ON
Sara Horowitz, Toronto, ON
Whether it’s the excellent programs provided by the prestigious Rothberg
International School, the Hebrew-language ulpans, or dynamic partnerships
with institutions like the outstanding Bezalel Institute of Fine Arts and
Design, Waterloo students continue to be enriched through our longstanding
agreement with the Hebrew University. We are extremely grateful to CFHU
for their very generous financial support for our students.
At the Hebrew University, our Canadian students study with superb
and committed professors, get to know their Israeli cohorts and other
international students, and make major progress in Hebrew. They come
back with valuable, professional, relevant learning, and also with a richer
and more complex view of Israeli society, culture, and values.
Sara Gottlieb, Toronto, ON
André Moreau, Penatanguishine, ON
By supporting and helping to showcase the incredible work produced
at and by the Hebrew University and its partners, I am helping to
influence and improve the global view of Israel.
CFHU’s generosity allowed me to pursue my academic and personal
goals at the Hebrew University. Studying in Jerusalem was an incredible
opportunity that allowed me to immerse myself in a new culture and to
learn constantly, inside and outside the classroom. This was my first
time visiting Israel – but hopefully not my last!
Coordinator, international exchanges, University of Waterloo
CFHU Toronto Board Member, Hebrew U alumna
Director, Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies, York University
CFHU scholarship recipient, University of Waterloo
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