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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...
Following the October 7 terrorist attack, Prof. Dan Yakir from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Daniella Goldfarb from the Department of Chemical and Biological Physics both jumped at the chance to help the farms near the Gaza border.
This video is 90-seconds long – the time the Weizmann staff has from siren to safe room.
Dec 28, 2023...
Prof. Lucio Frydman from the Department of Chemical and Biological Physics and Prof. Ofer Yizhar from the Department of Brain Sciences share how their scientific research has continued – and thrived – after the October 7 terrorist attack.
This video is 90-seconds long – the time the Weizmann staff has from siren to safe room.
Dec 28, 2023...
Prof. Karina Yaniv from Weizmann’s Department of Immunology and Regenerative Biology was previously part of a group that fought for democracy. But since the October 7 terrorist attack, she has shifted her focus entirely to helping Israelis in need.
This video is 90-seconds long – the time the Weizmann staff has from siren to safe room.
Dec 28, 2023...
Meet three international Weizmann scholars – Dr. Michael O’Hagen, a post-doc from England; Marharyta Skovorodka, a master’s student from Ukraine; and David Novikov, a master’s student from the U.S. – and hear what life is like on campus following the October 7 terrorist attack.
This video is 90-seconds long – the time the Weizmann staff has from siren to safe room.
Dec 28, 2023...
Prof. Rafi Malach from Weizmann’s Department of Neurobiology studies human visual perception, awareness, and attention. However, since the October 7 terrorist attack, he has changed his focus and is now solely dedicated to supporting the safe return of all the hostages – and inspiring others to take action.
This video is 90-seconds long – the time the Weizmann staff has from siren to safe room.
Dec 28, 2023...
Prof. Yehiam Prior, physicist, chief information officer, and head of the division of information technology at Weizmann discusses how he keeps the Institute’s data safe from cyberattacks.
This video is 90-seconds long – the time the Weizmann staff has from siren to safe room.
Dec 28, 2023...
Prof. Michal Neeman from Weizmann’s Department of Immunology and Regenerative Biology reflects on the importance of the scientific community speaking out and condemning the October 7 terrorist attack.
This video is 90-seconds long – the time the Weizmann staff has from siren to safe room.
Dec 28, 2023...
Prof. Itay Halevy from Weizmann’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences describes his experiences volunteering with a relief organization responding to various requests to help out in the towns near Gaza following the October 7 terrorist attack.
This video is 90-seconds long – the time the Weizmann staff has from siren to safe room.
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.
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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.