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Founded in 1944, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science develops philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute in Israel, and advances its mission of science for the future of humanity.
Dec 28, 2023...
Dr. Liat Ben David, CEO of the Davidson Institute of Science Education, shares how the educational arm of the Weizmann Institute of Science has adjusted following the October 7 terrorist attack in order to continue their regular programming, offer relief activities to displaced families, and remain resilient for one another.
This video is 90-seconds long – the time the Weizmann staff has from siren to safe room.
Nov 13, 2023...
“We believe that our duty as scientists is to seek the truth, not just in science but also in the world we inhabit,” says Prof. Roee Ozeri, Vice President, Development and Communications at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Watch this video where Prof. Ozeri reiterates the values that the Weizmann Institute and the State of Israel represent.
https://weizmann-usa.org/news-media/video-gallery/weizmann-in-solidarity-bring-them-home-now/
Jan 22, 2024...
The Weizmann Institute hosted a conversation with Prof. Jonathan Dekel-Chen on January 22. Unlike previous meetings that centered on Weizmann, this one focused on how Weizmann is standing in solidarity with the families of the hostages, assisting them in reaching a wider global audience with a joint cry to bring them home now.
Prof. Dekel-Chen is a faculty professor from the History Department of Hebrew University. His son, Sagui Dekel-Chen, was abducted and taken hostage by Hamas on October 7. Sagui, who is 35 years old and the father of three young girls, was part of the first response squad defending the kibbutz in Nir Oz. An American citizen, Prof. Dekel-Chen has been part of delegations for the families of hostages, visiting the White House and meeting with President Joe Biden.
https://weizmann-usa.org/blog/2023-impact-report-resilience-and-renewal/
Jan 29, 2024... As we reflect upon the achievements and challenges of 2023, we are grateful for your unwavering support of the Weizmann Institute of Science and the American Committee. This year’s Weizmann Institute Impact Report highlights scientific accomplishments over the past year, alongside vivid portraits of a research community coming together to rebuild, strengthen, and uplift the wider Israeli society following the devastating attacks of October 7.
Mar 26, 2024...
On March 26, the Weizmann Institute hosted a conversation with Prof. Gilad Perez, dean of the Feinberg Graduate School, and several Weizmann graduate students who shared how their lives have been impacted in the shadow of October 7.
Perez, a professor in the Department of Particle Physics & Astrophysics, explained that there are three different stories – stories of students who were drafted, international students and postdocs and how the Institute is supporting these different communities, and the thoughts and process for the day after the war.