CFHU Annual Report 2015 A

A Century of Brilliance 2015 Annual Report CFHU Annual Report 2015 B

Brilliant Anniversaries

The year 2015 marked the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, and the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Hebrew University of . Today, the spirit of innovation and possibility that characterizes both anniversaries has never been more relevant.

This past year saw celebrations of Einstein’s spirit and achievements CFHU’S TIES TO EINSTEIN: Hebrew University at the Hebrew University, in and around the world. Canadian co-founder Albert Einstein (r) and Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University was proud to spearhead the launch philanthropist Allan Bronfman, who founded Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1944. of the Einstein Legacy Project (ELP), part of the Hebrew University’s Einstein left his entire estate and intellectual legacy to Albert Einstein Foundation, a global series of initiatives that align the Hebrew University, including more than 80,000 Einstein’s story with the university he helped found (see page 2). documents and archives related to his work. CFHU Annual Report 2015 1

Message from Leadership

“A University is a place 2015 marked both the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s General Field Theory of Relativity. in which the universality Both were rightly hailed as breakthroughs, departures from the past, bright lights ushering of the human spirit in new eras. Both have withstood the test of time: the Theory of Relativity as both a foundational scientific concept, and the Hebrew University as a transformative cultural and finds self-expression.” academic powerhouse not only in and the Middle East, but worldwide. Its research, like that of Einstein, benefits the world every day. — ALBERT EINSTEIN, QUOTED IN ABOUT ZIONISM: SPEECHES Take the Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada (IMRIC), whose research teams AND LECTURES BY PROFESSOR continue to develop discoveries to prevent and treat the conditions — cancer, diabetes, ALBERT EINSTEIN Alzheimer’s disease, depression, malaria, HIV/AIDS — that affect people around the globe.

2015 saw the culmination of Canadian Friends’ successful $50 million fund-raising campaign for IMRIC. (For an overview of highlights from the campaign, see pages 6-9.) With its focus on international and cross-disciplinary research partnerships, the IMRIC campaign marked the beginning of a new vision for CFHU: rather than acting as an arms-length supporter of a far-off institution, IMRIC helped to cement our role as a partner with the Hebrew University and its researchers, and as its strong international advocate.

2015 also saw the launch of the Einstein Legacy Project (ELP), part of the Hebrew University’s new Albert Einstein Foundation, which aims to harness the power of the world’s most visionary thinkers to draw attention and support to the University and Israel.

While the ELP had its genesis at CFHU, it is a truly international enterprise, partnering with global Friends of Hebrew University organizations and the Smithsonian Institution. It is being met with the enthusiastic backing of Hebrew University supporters around the world. It celebrates and furthers Einstein’s legacy, as well as his connection with the Hebrew University, in a cluster of inspiring initiatives that may have seemed ambitious a decade ago, but that we now understand as simply a matter of building on the legacy we have created and will continue to create.

When Albert Einstein published his Theory of Relativity 100 years ago, it was just that: a theory. In 2015, though, scientists working at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory were able to detect gravitational waves, proving Einstein’s theory about relativity and the ripples in time and space. The world, it seems, may finally be catching up to Albert Einstein. CFHU is proud to be furthering his legacy.

Murray Palay Rami Kleinmann National Chair President & CEO CFHU Annual Report 2015 2

CFHU Launches Global Celebration of Hebrew U Forefather

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the creation of Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2015 embarked on the Einstein Legacy Project (ELP), part of the Hebrew University’s new Albert Einstein Foundation. Spearheaded by Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University, this global series of initiatives is dedicated to promoting the scientific and humanitarian ideals of its namesake.

The ELP was launched in on October 21 at the home of Larry and Judy Tanenbaum. Judy is the co-chair of the International Executive Committee, Albert Einstein Foundation, along with Tribal Planet cofounder and CEO Jeff Martin. The inaugural European launch took place in the Netherlands on October 29, in recognition of Albert Einstein’s special relationship with Holland and his professorship at Leiden University in that country. The project was launched in Monaco in January, with forthcoming events in Ghana, Berlin, Washington DC, Hong Kong, Tokyo and India, among others.

Albert Einstein Foundation Initiatives The Hebrew University’s Albert Einstein Foundation (AEF) celebrates the famous physicist’s vision of an expansive world, characterized by possibility, imagination and peace. The AEF has launched the following four core projects, the latter three in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution. A series of AEF Affiliate Projects (see opposite page) is also planned. For updates, please visit www.alberteinsteinfoundation.com.

EINSTEIN ARCHIVE AND VISITOR CENTER DINNER OF THE CENTURY The Einstein Archive & Visitor Center on the Hebrew University The 100 greatest thinkers of our time — all contributors to Genius: campus will be the first and only museum to celebrate exclusively 100 Visions of the Future — will be the guests of honour at this the life, history and vision of Albert Einstein. The interactive incredible evening on September 10, 2017, at the Smithsonian space will house Einstein’s letters, publications, images and Institution in Washington, D.C. theories and be a global attraction dedicated to science and humanitarian ideals. STEM SUMMIT In September 2017, the Hebrew University and The Smithsonian GENIUS: 100 VISIONS OF THE FUTURE Institution will co-host a global STEM (science, technology, The world’s first 3D printed book, designed by renowned artist Ron engineering and mathematics) Summit in Washington D.C. Arad, will invite the 100 greatest icons, leaders and influencers Featuring some of the world’s leading STEM thinkers and innovators of our time to share their wisdom and visions for the future with — including contributions to Genius: 100 Visions of the Future — the the world. A publishing milestone, Genius will be launched at the summit will showcase both institutions’ innovative scientific work Dinner of the Century. and promote these fields to a younger generation. CFHU Annual Report 2015 3

LEFT: ELP in the Netherlands: The ELP launched in Holland over two evenings in October, at the residence of Israeli ambassador to the Netherlands and ELP committee member Amb. Haim Divon (l) and his wife, Linda, and at the home of ELP executive committee member Shida Bliek (r) and her husband, Peter. BELOW: Celebrating Einstein’s legacy: Albert Einstein Foundation International Executive Committee co-chairs Judy Tanenbaum (l) and Jeff Martin at the project’s Toronto launch.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”

– ALBERT EINSTEIN AEF Affiliate Projects

CITIZEN SCIENCE THE NEXT EINSTEIN EINSTEIN 3D MOVIE Citizen Science, led by the Smithsonian Now in its fourth year, this international Finally, Einstein’s story is coming to the Institution, will allow millions of young people online competition seeks to find and big screen. Narrated by Academy Award– around the world — particularly in countries empower the world’s next big thinkers, nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch, where resources are limited — to use their innovators and geniuses. Entries are this IMAX 3-D movie tells the story of smart phones as mobile laboratories. They’ll reviewed by a distinguished panel of one of the greatest geniuses of all time. become collaborators with top scientists and judges, led by a Nobel laureate. Visit Scheduled for release in 2018, the film will conduct research on issues such as climate www.thenexteinstein.com for more be distributed and screened at science change, fresh water and the environment. The information and to learn more about this museums worldwide, with an expected shelf goal is to identify the world’s next Einsteins year’s winner, Aaron Friedlander. life of 20 to 30 years. while making the sciences more appealing and relevant to young adults. CFHU Annual Report 2015 4

CFHU Partnerships, Highlights & Achievements

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”

— ALBERT EINSTEIN, QUOTED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, JUNE 20,1932

IMRIC-IRCM EXCHANGE PROGRAM The collaboration between researchers at the Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada (IMRIC) and their counterparts at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) has been boosted by the establishment of a doctoral and postdoctoral research exchange program for scholars from the two institutions. The exchange program, launched at a Montreal reception in May 2015, aims to recruit postdoctoral fellows to participate in common research projects, alternating between IMRIC and the IRCM over a total of two years. The first recipient of the program is Xuan Tam Nguyen, a master’s student under the direction of the IRCM’s Dr. Eric Lecuyer.

GREAT MINDS: Israeli delegates at the launch of an exchange program between IMRIC and the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal, with chapter President Ari Brojde (far l) and Executive Director Simon Bensimon (2nd from r).

MISHPATIM EXPANSION The Mishpatim Program, originally a partnership between the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Law School, continues to expand. Now in its sixth year, and with new and renewed funding from local donors, the three-week course is now offered to law students across Canada. In 2015, students from the University of Calgary, , McGill University and l’Université de Montréal joined U of M students in Jerusalem. Mishpatim is also looking to broaden its scope to include continuing legal education for practicing Manitoba and Canadian lawyers. Stay tuned for more details! CFHU Annual Report 2015 5

STOLEN CFHU is partnering on STOLEN, a new feature documentary film being produced about legendary Canadian art dealer — and Holocaust survivor — Max Stern, who lost approximately 400 works of art from his Düsseldorf gallery to the Nazi regime. Supporters of the film learned more about the documentary and The Max Stern Art Restitution Project (MSARP) at intimate gatherings in Toronto and Montreal in September. In November, STOLEN supporters gathered at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts for a VIP cocktail reception benefiting the film and the MSARP; one of Max Stern’s restituted paintings was unveiled at the event. Pictured to the right are (l to r) Montreal chapter Executive Director Simon Ben Simon; Iris Amizlev, Curator of World Cultures and Intercultural Programmes at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts; former CFHU Montreal chapter President Monette Malewski; Lauren Dobrin, who emceed the event; and Dr. Clarence Epstein, head of the MSARP. www.STOLENdocumentaryfilm.com

DRAGON BOAT ISRAEL CFHU’s very own IMRIC Beavers made their first foray into the waters of the Kinneret for Israel’s third annual Dragon Boat races. The team — made up of Canadian CFHU supporters as well as IMRIC students, researchers and faculty — raced against 28 other teams in support of autism research and programs at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the charitable partner for the event.

THE MADNESS CONTINUES In 2015, CFHU’s online March Madness College Basketball Tournament expanded its brand to include both hockey and football. Funds raised from all three Madness events support the Bernard Persiko & Darren Kendal Merit Student Scholarship Fund at the Hebrew University. Broadening the event’s sports repertoire allows Madness to engage with a younger demographic and connect them to the Hebrew University, says co-chair Lorne Persiko. The Madness team was also delighted to announce the establishment of the Pi Lambda Phi Student Scholarship Fund, which will support students taking summer courses at Hebrew U. Pictured to the right are Madness co-chairs David Kendal (l) and Lorne Persiko (r) with Max, Justin and Jamie Benudiz (centre, l to r), the winners of CFHU’s first annual Playoff Hockey Madness Online Tournament, which raised more than $15,000 in its first year. CFHU Annual Report 2015 6

Investing in IMRIC In 2008, the Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem launched the most ambitious, far-reaching and innovative fundraising campaign in our history.

The Institute for Medical Research Israel- Eight years later, we are proud to say that we IMRIC has also helped to reshape Canada, or IMRIC, brought together the have achieved our goal. Over the course of CFHU’s vision and goals. This national Hebrew University’s most brilliant medical a successful $50 million campaign, we have and international campaign not only researchers across fields and disciplines to seen the completion of the IMRIC building reinforced our strengths as a Canada-wide collaborate in order to find solutions to the and the furnishing of its many labs with organization but also as an international world’s most devastating medical problems: the specialized equipment its researchers power-broker for establishing awareness of diseases like HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s, cancer, need. We have brokered many partnerships and support for the Hebrew University. diabetes, autism. between IMRIC and Canadian universities, foundations, medical and government Our original pledge to IMRIC has In IMRIC, CFHU recognized that the future institutions, and research organizations. culminated, but there is always more to be of medical research lay in collaboration, We have seen countless discoveries and done. CFHU will continue to champion the not only across disciplines but also across advances in medical research, bringing us work of this phenomenal institute, and we international borders. One of the most closer to our overarching goal of making urge you to do so as well. compelling aspects of the campaign was a the world a safer, healthier and better place focus on partnering Israeli researchers with for everyone. Canada’s top medical and scientific minds.

IMRIC Infrastructure

The Morris Justein Family Research The Herbert and Dorothy Nadolny Cardio- Tower at Ein Kerem was dedicated at the Metabolic Diseases Research Hub University Board of Governors annual was established in 2014. meeting in 2009.

In 2015, Dr. Stephen Fichman established The Henry & Sylvia Waks floor, made the Marilyn Fichman Lobby in the IMRIC possible through the Henry & Sylvia Waks building, in honour of his late wife. Dr. Family Foundation, was dedicated in 2010. Fichman also named a student office and a conference room.

The Honourable Jerry and Carole Grafstein Network for Cancer Research was In 2015, the Brettler Mintz Foundation established in 2010. committed $500,000 over 10 years to support a new IMRIC faculty member.

The Michael L. Levy Family Auditorium was dedicated in 2013. Vancouver’s Michael Levy with his daughter Victoria at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Michael L. Levy Family Auditorium at IMRIC. CFHU Annual Report 2015 7

PANCREATIC CANCER PARTNERSHIP: Prof. David Lichtstein, Dean, Hebrew University Faculty of Medicine and former director of IMRIC; Sylvia Soyka; Hebrew University Vice President and Director General Billy Shapira; Marc-Adam Soyka-Steinman at the dedication of the Alex U. Soyka Pancreatic Cancer Research Project.

Partnerships in Medical Research Over the past eight years, CFHU has worked tirelessly to connect IMRIC researchers with their counterparts at Canadian universities and research institutes.

Diabetes research partnership between Research into autism spectrum disorder Neuroscience research partnership between Dr. James Shapiro, of the Diabetes between McMaster University and IMRIC’s the University of and IMRIC Institute at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Judah Koller IMRIC’s Dr. Yuval Dor Research into HIV/AIDS infection between Research into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Dr. Frank Plummer, at the National Spinal cord injury research with Dr. Patrick Disorder with the ’s Microbiology Laboratory, and IMRIC’s Whelan, of the University of Calgary’s International Fetal Alcohol Consortium and Prof. Ofer Mandelboim Hotchkiss Brain Institute, and IMRIC’s IMRIC’s Dr. Avraham Fainsod Dr. Aharon Lev Tov The Alex U. Soyka partnership on Prostate cancer research partnership pancreatic cancer research between the Parkinson’s Disease partnership between between Dr. Larry Goldenberg, of the Institute for Cancer Research’s Dr. Tony Lang of the Toronto Western Vancouver General Hospital, the University Dr. Tom Hudson; IMRIC’s Dr. Ittai Ben- Hospital and IMRIC’s Dr. Hagai Bergman of British Columbia, and B.C.’s Men’s Health Porath, Chair of the Hebrew University’s Initiative and IMRIC’s Dr. Itamar Simon Grafstein Network For Cancer Research; the McGill University and IMRIC researchers Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at collaborated on a symposium on cancer and Medical research partnership between the Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital; and Chaim epigenetics, held at McGill. Participants Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer included McGill’s Dr. Moshe Szyf and the and IMRIC researchers, including studies in Hospital in Israel Hebrew University’s Dr. Howard Cedar and bioinformation and genome research with Dr. Ittai Ben-Porath. Dr. Yuval Tabach CFHU Annual Report 2015 8

2008

IMRIC Events A Celebration of Global Research, honouring AIDS Over the course of the IMRIC campaign, Canadians researcher Dr. Frank Plummer, celebrated their own and Israel’s medical research, then-head of Canada’s National and supported IMRIC, in a dazzling and inspiring Microbiology Laboratory, series of events across the country. and celebrating a partnership between the NML and IMRIC’s Prof. Ofer Mandelboim.

2009

OTTAWA TORONTO Celebrating Partnerships on Parliament Hill marked Israel’s 61st anniversary and the Gala concert featuring The Canadian launch of the IMRIC campaign. (l to r) Dr. James Lunney, then-Chair of the Canada-Israel Tenors and Sophie Millman (above) Interparliamentary Group; Mark Waldman, Executive Director of the Canadian Jewish in support of IMRIC, co-sponsored by Political Affairs Committee; MP Tony Clement; former CFHU National Chair Nathan Save a Child’s Heart. Lindenberg; and Carmi Gillon, former Hebrew University VP for External Relations.

2010

MONTREAL TORONTO VANCOUVER Gala dinner honouring Dr. Heather Munroe- Gala to raise funds towards the Back to Spinal Research, honouring Blum, former Principal & Vice Chancellor of establishment of the Honourable Jerry Dr. Phil Switzer and celebrating a McGill University (centre), pictured above and Carole Grafstein Network for Cancer partnership on spinal cord injury research with Rosalie Jukier and Lewis Dobrin. Research at IMRIC. Pictured (above, l to r) between IMRIC and UBC’s International former CFHU national chair Ronnie Appleby, Collaboration on Repair Discoveries. Jerry Grafstein and Nathan Lindenberg. CFHU Annual Report 2015 9

2011

CALGARY WINNIPEG The late philanthropist Harley Hotchkiss received the IMRIC Award Gala in honour of local philanthropist Joe Bova (l, with chapter at a gala event to raise awareness and funds for a collaboration President Faith Kaplan, Gisele MacDonald and Gail Asper) in on spinal cord injury (SCI). (l to r) Nathan Lindenberg, Hotchkiss, support of a collaboration on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder “Man in Motion” and SCI activist Rick Hansen and Calgary chapter (FASD) between the University of Manitoba and IMRIC. President Cheryl Baron. TORONTO OTTAWA Morris Justein is presented with an IMRIC award at an event at the Prostate Cancer Canada Day: Wake-Up Call Breakfast and Evening Toronto Science Centre in honour of the establishment of the Morris Concert in support of prostate cancer research at IMRIC. Justein Family Research Tower at IMRIC.

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VANCOUVER TORONTO WINNIPEG Dr. Karen Gelmon is presented Actor and activist Morgan Freeman received the Jake Eberts Key of CFHU pays tribute to Dr. Brent with the IMRIC Award at a Knowledge Award in at a gala event in support of IMRIC and other Schacter with the IMRIC Award, at gala dinner that raised $1.3 causes. (Above, l to r) Elan Divon, Paul Saltzman, David Eberts, an evening in support of research million in support of breast Freeman, Hebrew University President Menahem Ben-Sasson, into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum cancer research. CFHU President & CEO Rami Kleinmann. Disorder (FASD) at IMRIC.

2014 TORONTO The Tony Award, celebrating the achievements of world-renowned Parkinson’s disease researcher Dr. Tony Lang, of the Toronto Western Research Institute, raised nearly $1 million in support of a joint Parkinson’s research collaboration between Dr. Lang and IMRIC OTTAWA brain scientist Dr. Hagai Bergman. Dorothy Nadolny was honoured for her 50+ years of fundraising and , at a gala that raised more than $1.2 million for the Cardio-Metabolic Diseases Research Hub WINNIPEG at IMRIC, among other causes. (l to r) Stephen Victor, Rami Kleinmann, chapter President Community leader Moe Levy was Susan Katz, former chapter Executive Director Shelli Kimmel, Nadolny, CFHU National Chair presented with the 2014 Scopus award at Murray Palay and Hebrew University VP of Research and Development Isaiah Arkin. the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. CFHU Annual Report 2015 10

Hebrew U Prizes & Awards PARKINSON’S BREAKTHROUGH Institute for Medical Research Israel- Achievements Canada (IMRIC) researcher Hagai Bergman was awarded the 2015 Rothschild Prize in Life Sciences for discovering the neural basis for the clinical symptoms of Parkinson’s For the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 2015 was disease and identifying the optimal target a year of historic milestones and achievements. The for surgical treatment of Parkinson’s patients. Established in 1959, University’s 90th anniversary saw the opening of its new Rothschild prizes recognize original and outstanding published 3D and Functional Printing Center, the Hebrew University– work in a variety of disciplines. Fraunhofe Project Center for Cybersecurity in Jerusalem and, with the Hadassah Medical Center, the establishment of the first university-based interdisciplinary autism FUNDAMENTAL centre in the Middle East. Hebrew U hosted the first NEUROBIOLOGY INSIGHTS World Science Conference, uniting 400 students from Prof. Hermona Soreq, the Charlotte 70 countries with 15 Nobel laureates. The University Slesinger Professor of Molecular maintained its #1 position in Israel and ranked 67th Neuroscience at the Edmond and Lily Safra globally according to the prestigious 2015–16 US Academic Center for Brain Sciences, and Vice Dean for Ranking of World Universities. Research and Development at the Faculty of Science, received the 2015 Rappaport Prize for Excellence in Medical Research. In her more than 35 years of research, Prof. Soreq has been able to combine the fields of genomics, population “Strenuous intellectual work and the genetics, molecular biology, biomedicine and basic neuroscience study of God’s Nature are the angels to contribute fundamental insights to the field of neurobiology. that will lead me through all the CANCER & GENETICS troubles of this life with consolation, IMRIC immunologist and cancer researcher strength, and uncompromising rigor.” Prof. Yehudit Bergman was honoured with the Helmholtz International Fellow Award – ALBERT EINSTEIN, for her excellent research into the role of TO PAULINE WINTELER, JULY 3, 1897 genetics in the immune system, stem cells and cancer.

OPEN SESAME! The Kaye Sesame seeds are traditionally unprofitable and difficult to harvest. Innovation Awards But Dr. Zvi Peleg, of the Hebrew University’s Robert H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics in The Kaye Innovation Awards at the Hebrew University of Agriculture, has discovered a way to Jerusalem have been given annually since 1994. ’s Isaac increase their yield and nutritional quality. By screening Kaye, a prominent industrialist in the pharmaceutical industry, more than 100,000 sesame seed variants, Dr. Peleg has established the awards to encourage Hebrew University faculty, found a way to develop a new, elite sesame cultivar with staff and students to develop innovative methods and inventions enhanced yield and seed quality suitable for modern with good commercial potential. agricultural practice. Put that on your burger bun! CFHU Annual Report 2015 11

ISRAEL’S HIGHEST HONOUR BUILDING The Hebrew University of Jerusalem swept the 2015 Israel Prizes! Six of the nine recipients BETTER DRUGS of Israel’s top honour went to Hebrew U professors and alumni: Hebrew University chemist Prof. • World-renowned criminologist David Weisburd was awarded the prize in social work Assaf Friedler and criminological research. Weisburd’s groundbreaking work on targeted criminal takes a novel intervention and focused enforcement has helped to streamline and improve the quality approach to drug of life for public citizens. design. His interdisciplinary team at • Professor emeritus Zvi Schiffrin, one of the world’s leading historians of modern Chinese the Hebrew University’s Institute of history and considered the “father” of East Asian studies in Israel, was awarded the prize Chemistry combines chemistry, biophysics for his research and promotion of the field in Israel. and biology to develop more effective • Hebrew U alumni Shmuel Ahituv, an emeritus professor at the Ben-Gurion University of medications. His work has resulted in the Negev, was recognized for his contributions to biblical research. new approaches to treat diseases like • Hebrew University alumnus Prof. Shimon Ulman, now at the Weizmann Institute of HIV/AIDS. Prof. Friedler was recently Science, was awarded the prize in mathematics and computer science research for his far- recognized with the 2015 Sir Zelman reaching contributions to artificial intelligence and general cognition. Cowen Universities Fund Prize for • Hebrew University alumnus Prof. Zelig Eshar, of the Weizmann Institute, won the prize in Discovery in Medical Research, awarded life sciences research for the discovery and development of a breakthrough approach to in alternate years to researchers under treating diseases, particularly cancer. age 45 at the University of Sydney and the • Poet and Hebrew University alumnus Erez Biton was awarded the prize for poetry and Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Hebrew literature.

ERC SWEEP The Hebrew University led Israeli academic and research institutions with European Research Council Grants in 2015. Fourteen researchers — including IMRIC’s Prof. Rami Aqeilan — were awarded grants totaling more than ¤23 million for groundbreaking research in medicine, mathematics and science, and the humanities. LEFT: David Weisburd; RIGHT: Zvi Schiffrin

DIABETES BREAKTHROUGH Q-LIGHTING THE WAY IMRIC researcher Prof. Ofer Mandelboim heads Prof. Uri Banin, the Alfred & Erica Larisch a team that has identified a protein receptor’s Memorial Chair at the Institute of Chemistry, important role in the development of type 1 received a Kaye Award for his work on diabetes, and an antibody that could be used to semiconductor quantum rods in displays. treat the autoimmune disease that affects more Prof. Banin, founding director of the Hebrew than 30 million people worldwide. Mandelboim University’s Center for Nanoscience and and his team found that the NKp46 receptors on natural killer (NK) Nanotechnology, founded the start-up company Qlight Nanotech cells, which are a key part of the immune system, play a critical role in 2009. The company, which employs 22 people in Jerusalem, in the development of the disease in mice. Inhibiting the NKp46 was recently acquired by Merck KGaA; Qlight’s staff remain at the receptors almost entirely prevented the development of diabetes. Hebrew University, which now functions as Merck’s research centre If replicated in humans, this discovery could significantly delay or for quantum materials for the display lighting industry. Prof. Banin prevent the need for chronic insulin to treat type 1 diabetes and also received the 2015 Landau Prize for Sciences and Research. minimize diabetes-related complications. CFHU Annual Report 2015 12

Hebrew U Discoveries & Accomplishments

DEPRESSION DISCOVERIES NEW LIGHT ON GALLBLADDER SURGERY Major depression affects one in six people and is the leading Although laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder is a highly efficient global cause of disability. And yet we know relatively little about and successful surgery, one in 200 patients — or 4,000 each year the biology of depression and the role of a variety of brain cells in the U.S. alone — sustain serious bile duct injury. BioDesign team in its pathology. Now, in a groundbreaking theoretical review leader Dr. Adileh Mohamad, a surgeon at the Hebrew University’s paper published in the prestigious journal Trends in Neurosciences, Hadassah Medical Center, partnered with Prof. Yaakov Nahmias, a team led by Hebrew University psychobiologist Prof. Raz director of the University’s Alexander Grass Center for Bioengineering, Yirmiya, director of the Hebrew University’s Laboratory for in a project to easily identify and protect bile ducts during surgery. The PsychoNeuroImmunology, has suggested that some forms of collaboration has led to Cholevision, a dedicated laparoscopic tool that depression may result from malfunctioning brain cells known as will allow surgeons to avoid devastating bile duct injuries. BioDesign “microglia.” The research could have a profound impact on the partners medical fellows and bioengineering and business graduate future development of antidepressants. students to bring medical innovations to market.

BUILDING BIONIC ORGANS MAPPING THE BRAIN In response to a call to replace animal experiments, Hebrew University A team headed by Dr. Shahar Arzy, head of Hadassah’s Computational researchers have developed a liver-on-chip device that mimics human Neuropsychiatry Laboratory at the Hebrew University, has unravelled physiology. Less than a millimetre in diameter and lasting for more an important mystery of neuropsychiatric dysfunction. Parts of the than a month, the tiny, bionic liver organs incorporate nanotechnology- brain that make similar kinds of computations are situated close to based sensors that can detect rapid, submicroscopic changes in cell each other, a phenomenon known as brain mapping. When the brain respiration in response to drugs. The sensors, developed by a team is injured, the team has discovered, these brain maps are disturbed headed by Prof. Yaakov Nahmias, director of the University’s Alexander or reorganized, likely in an effort to retrieve as much information Grass Center for Bioengineering, recently identified that the common as possible. The brain discontinuity can be quantified, creating a drug acetaminophen can cause liver toxicity much faster and at much potentially useful biomarker for detecting neuropsychiatric disease. lower doses than previously thought. The new technology could The research was published in the prestigious journal Proceedings of the transform research in drug toxicology. National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). CFHU Annual Report 2015 13

Hebrew U a Nanotechnology Giant

NANOAF, a developer of coating materials MERCU-REMOVAL, which develops novel Yissum launches record that prevent bacterial contamination processes for efficient mercury removal number of nano startups from gas streams NETEERA TECHNOLOGIES, which is In 2015, the University’s Yissum Research developing remote sensing technology for TRIOXNANO, which is developing Development Company launched a record various human biological indicators based a nanoparticle-based targeted drug eight start-up companies in the field of on sweat ducts delivery system nanotechnology and nanoscience, based OPHRX, which develops products based BIONANOSIM, which manufactures nano- on the work of researchers at HU’s Center on a novel drug delivery technology based delivery systems for the production for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. platform for ocular uses of polymeric biodegradable nanoparticles The companies are: NEOPROL, which develops new VOYAGER MEDICAL, which is developing formulations for anesthesia drugs advanced self-absorbing surgical sutures.

MORE THAN ONE ALZHEIMER’S ROYAL BIBLICAL SEAL DISCOVERED PROBING PLUTONIUM PUZZLE An international research team headquartered A piece of clay barely a centimetre wide has While all the plutonium used on earth is at IMRIC has proposed that Alzheimer’s proved to be one of the most unique and artificially produced in nuclear reactors, we disease is probably a collection of diseases extraordinary artifacts discovered during the know that some plutonium is also produced in that should be classified and treated Hebrew University’s Ophel archaeological nature. But where did this heavy metal come separately. IMRIC’s Prof. Ehud Cohen and Dr. excavations at the foot of the southern wall from? A team of Hebrew University scientists Tziona Ben-Gedalya headed the team that has of the Temple Mount. The clay seal, known has come up with a possible solution to this shown that many distinct neurodegenerative as a bulla, belonged to the biblical King long-standing nucleosynthesis mystery. Dr. disorders can stem from similar mechanisms Hezekiah, and is inscribed with the words Kenta Hotokezaka, Prof. Tsvi Piran and Prof. or defects in the brain, and that what we know “Hezekiah son of Ahaz, King of Judah.” The Michael Paul from the Racah Institute of as Alzheimer’s disease can stem from more find dramatically and tangibly connects Physics posit that the natural source of than one mechanism. The new insight may scientific discovery with biblical narratives. It radioactive plutonium is the merger of binary reinforce efforts to develop novel therapies brings us as close as possible to touching one neutron stars — extremely rare events that and approaches to identify and treat distinct of the greatest leaders of ancient Jerusalem, produce large amounts of heavy elements. disorders that lead to Alzheimer’s symptoms. says excavation director Dr. Eilat Mazar. CFHU Annual Report 2015 14

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Live, Learn & Explore: Board of Greece & Israel Governors Meeting

There’s been a Jewish presence in Greece for more than 2,000 The Hebrew University of Jerusalem celebrated its 90th birthday in years, with evidence of synagogues in Athens dating back to the style at the 78th annual Board of Governors Meeting. second century BCE. Accompanied by Hebrew University scholar-in-residence Prof. Eyal Ginio, The University paid tribute to several Canadian CFHU’s 2015 Live, Learn & Explore trip got a donors for their ongoing and vital support. close-up look at some of Greece’s Montreal’s Alvin Segal, who received CFHU’s and culture, from ancient times to present day, “I have, for the first Scopus award in May, received an honourary visiting synagogues, Holocaust memorials time, seen a happy doctorate and was recognized at the University’s and Jewish museums in neighbourhoods in Wall of Benefactors, as were Toronto’s Sylvia Corfu, Iaoninna, Barbouta and Thessalonica, and healthy society Soyka and her son Marc-Adam Soyka-Steinman, among others. whose members are who were proud to dedicate the Alex U. Soyka Pancreatic Cancer Research Project. In Israel, the trip took on a decidedly artistic fully absorbed in it.” Montrealers Monette Malewski, Bernard flavour, with visits to the Center for Jewish Shuster and Lou and Sylvia Vogel were all – ALBERT EINSTEIN, Art in Jerusalem, the Maale Film School, the honoured at the Hebrew University’s Wall of Life. TO MICHELE BESSO, wonderful Kabri Gallery in Northern Israel and Shuster also received an Honourary Fellowship. MAY 24, 1924 the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. The group enjoyed lectures and in-depth discussion with Hebrew PHOTO CAPTIONS University scholars, a Shabbat dinner with 01. The Live, Learn & Explore group in IMRIC researchers and graduate students and an “Urban Renewal” Salonika. presentation with geography professor Dr. Emily Silverman, founding 02. Lou and Sylvia Vogel at The Wall of Life.* director of the University’s Urban Clinic. 03. Monette Malewski with Hebrew University President Menahem Ben-Sasson.* 04. Bernard Shuster received an Honourary In 2016, Live Learn & Explore takes us to Portugal! Fellowship from the Hebrew University.* Visit www.CFHU.org for more information. *Photo credit: Bruno Charbit CFHU Annual Report 2015 15

“My relationship to the Jewish CFHU Gala Events people has become my strongest human bond, ever since I became fully aware of our A series of high-profile events in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver in 2015 honoured exemplary Hebrew University supporters and precarious situation among showcased the University’s outstanding scholarship and research. the nations of the world.”

– ALBERT EINSTEIN, TO ABBA EBAN, NOVEMBER 18, 1952

TORONTO VANCOUVER MONTREAL Einstein Soldier-Student Alvin Segal Legacy Awards Scholarship receives Chelsea Clinton delivered the keynote Campaign Scopus Award address at a Toronto gala that honoured a group of outstanding Canadian philanthropic Several hundred members of the Vancouver In May, CFHU paid tribute to visionary, families who have “demonstrated values, community gathered in May to celebrate 90 business leader and inspirational vision, social responsibility and a passion years of excellence at the Hebrew University philanthropist Alvin Segal, O.C., O.Q., with for education.” The Einstein Legacy Awards of Jerusalem and to raise scholarship funds the Scopus Award. Jeffrey Goldberg, a dinner paid tribute to the Appleby, Austin, for its “soldier-students.” The event focused staff writer for The Atlantic specializing in Dzialoszynski-Waks, Halbert, Lindenberg on the experiences of four young Israeli the Middle East, gave the keynote address, & Brown, Masters and Mintz-Nyman soldiers, members of the IDF’s Duvdevan and former Prime Minister families. Odette Levy was honoured with the Elite Unit. The evening also featured sent regards in a taped message. Proceeds Bronfman Prize for Exemplary Service, and presentations by Hebrew University from the dinner benefited brain research at CFHU Vice President Merle Goldman was geography scholar Prof. Noam Shoval and the Institute for Medical Research Israel- awarded the Bronfman Prize for Outstanding Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Israeli Consul Canada (IMRIC) and Revivim, a Jewish Professional Commitment. General in . Studies teacher training program.

(l to r) IDF Duvdevan Elite Unit soldiers Gilad Keynote speaker Chelsea Clinton (centre) Waldman, Daniel Kolver, Ariel Rubin and Boaz (l to r) Hebrew University President Prof. with Einstein Legacy Awards event co-chairs Faschler with musician and former Duvdevan Menahem Ben-Sasson, Emmelle and Alvin Segal, Judy Nathan Bronfman (l) and Karen soldier Tzahi Halevy (centre), who provided the CFHU Montreal chapter President Ari Brojde and Simpson-Radomski. evening’s entertainment. CFHU President & CEO Rami Kleinmann. CFHU Annual Report 2015 16

Across Canada

In 2015, CFHU’s national chapters showcased the vibrant relationships between Canadian cities and the Hebrew University. We unveiled new initiatives, took stock, planned for the future, transferred knowledge and celebrated our supporters.

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TORONTO OTTAWA EDMONTON Living Legacies AGM in Ottawa A Living City

CFHU’s Toronto chapter unveiled its “Living The Ottawa chapter played host to “Looking What can modern technologies teach us Legacies” project in November 2015, at to the Future,” Canadian Friends’ 2015 about ancient cities? Hebrew University an event presented by project co-chairs Annual General Meeting. The weekend geography professor Noam Shoval used Raymond and Barbara Kives, and hosted by was filled with learning, strategizing GPS tracking technology to discover how committee member Reagan Macklin and and socializing, with panels on “The both residents and tourists spend time in her husband David Macklin. The evening Multifaceted Prism of Philanthropy,” Jerusalem. In a lecture at Edmonton’s Beth featured special guest speaker Izzy Ezagui, “Canada/Israel Partnerships” and emerging Shalom synagogue in May, Shoval shared an Israeli war hero. Living Legacies was trends in philanthropy. Hebrew University some of his study’s surprising results. created for those who have chosen to researcher Yaacov (Koby) Nachmias spoke Both Israeli and Arab residents spend include the Hebrew University in their about his research at an event hosted by significant time in “each others’” traditional estate planning. A digital video archive will Dorothy Nadolny, on “Inspiring the Next neighbourhoods, he noted, a finding that be created to showcase the family stories Generation of Medical Innovation.” Other has implications for policy — not least of each supporter. Watch for another event special guests included Israeli Ambassador the difficulties of dividing Jerusalem as in the fall, and the rollout of Living Legacies to Canada Rafael Barak and his wife, Miriam part of any proposed two-state solution. across Canada. Barak, and Ambassador Yossi Gal, Hebrew Shoval also spoke in Winnipeg, at a University Vice-President of Advancement program cosponsored by CFHU, the Jewish & External Affairs. Federation of Winnipeg and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. CFHU Annual Report 2015 17

BELOW, LEFT TO RIGHT: “Life is a tapestry. 01. (l to r) Living Legacies co-chairs Raymond and Barbara Kives with CFHU Toronto chapter President The individual is only Randy Masters at the project launch. 02. At the CFHU annual general meeting in Ottawa, (l to r) Robert Gabor (Winnipeg); Debbie and Howard Sniderman (Edmonton); Michael Abrams (Toronto); Shelli an insignificant thread Kimmel (Ottawa); Bryant and Lillian Shiller, Carol Koffler and Danielle Pollock (Montreal); Cheryl and Randy Milner (Vancouver); Neil Hazan (Montreal). 03. Hebrew U geography professor Noam Shoval in an immense and with Edmonton chapter President Howie Sniderman. 04. CFHU bid a fond farewell to Winnipeg chapter Executive Director Sharon Zalik (l), pictured here with chapter President Margaret Shuckett. 05. CFHU miraculous pattern.” Vancouver chapter President Randy Milner (l) and Albert Einstein Business Forum speaker Jeff Martin. 06. Dr. Stephen Fichman (l) and his wife, Susan Cohene. – ALBERT EINSTEIN

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WINNIPEG VANCOUVER MONTREAL Reorganizing for Albert Einstein Fichman Fund at The Future Business Forum Hebrew U

CFHU’s Winnipeg chapter underwent a major Former Apple executive Jeff Martin, Montreal eye surgeon Dr. Stephen reorganization at the end of 2015, part of co-chair, International Executive Committee, Fichman made a gift of $1 million to create an ongoing restructuring of our traditional Albert Einstein Foundation, was the keynote the Dr. Stephen Fichman Fund at the chapter model. We have engaged a young speaker at Vancouver’s Albert Einstein Hebrew University Faculty of Medicine. Israeli couple, Hebrew U alumni, who will act Business Forum, held in December at the The donation will go towards a 10-year as ambassadors for the University within the offices of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. In scholarship fund for medical students, an community and to enhance the CFHU brand. his talk, “Private-public partnerships 2.0: annual lecture on ophthalmology, and the The move, which builds on the strong platform How corporations become an answer naming of a lobby in the IMRIC building, of CFHU support in Winnipeg, is designed to to a problem,” Martin paid tribute to the a student office and a conference room. reinvigorate the chapter in a digital age. It is in legacy of “intellectual superhero” Albert The lobby will be named in honour of line with larger Jewish philanthropic leadership Einstein as a source of both personal and Dr. Fichman’s late wife, Marilyn Fichmanz”l. in North America, says CFHU President & career inspiration and as a business role A reception in recognition of the donation CEO Rami Kleinmann: “The success of the model. Choosing Einstein as the “face” was held at the home of Dr. Fichman and his Winnipeg chapter can be attributed to a very of Apple as the company teetered on the wife, Susan Cohene, in May. devoted community of leadership and donors brink of bankruptcy, he said, conveyed the who also have a prominent presence within innovation and inspiration — not to mention our national organization.” A similar model is the success — that characterize it today. planned for Ottawa. CFHU Annual Report 2015 18

MAYA ROSENKRANTZ Students: “It made me hopeful”

Immersed For Maya Rosenkrantz, spending a semester at the Hebrew University was a chance to see what it might be like to move back to — and make a difference in — her native land. The 21-year-old was born in Ramat Gan (her parents in Israel met at Hebrew U!) and moved to Vancouver when she was 12. Her courses at Hebrew U contributed to Rosenkrantz’s immersion into Israeli culture. Her archaeology class took her to ancient historical sites, “Education is what while her course in Israeli foreign policy was taught by Prof. Meron Medzini, Golda Meir’s right-hand man. “It was amazing to hear the remains after one has history and details from someone actually involved in the founding of the forgotten what one has state,” says Rosenkrantz, who’s currently studying physiology at McGill learned in school.” University in Montreal. Her course in experiential Jewish education brought Rosenkrantz in touch – ALBERT EINSTEIN with a class of fourth-grade girls studying philosophy in a neighbouring Arab village. “It was a huge stepping stone in education,” she says. “The girls were being trained to question the things that society tells them.”

But Rosenkrantz’s most rewarding experience was her internship at the “You have to visit Israel in order to begin Hebrew University’s Hadassah Medical Center, where she shadowed to understand it.” physicians in a pediatric unit and doctors’ clinics. “It was a very diverse unit: Israeli and Palestinian, Jewish and Arab, secular and ultra-Orthodox. Time and time again, that’s the feedback You could see a Haredi doctor fighting to get his Palestinian patient the that CFHU receives from the Canadian medicine he needed but couldn’t afford. Seeing this type of equality and students who attend the Hebrew coexistence, the ability to work with all kinds of patients and people, the University of Jerusalem, whether they commitment to everyone’s health and well-being — it made me hopeful.” spend a semester or a year at the Rothberg International School, or attend The Rothberg International School’s Office of Student Activities a summer course like the Mishpatim (OSA) contributed to Rosenkrantz’s immersion into Israeli culture. In law program or “Coexistence in the addition to organizing outings and events — like hiking trips, rappelling, Middle East.” and a wine- and chocolate-tasting, to name a few — and helping international students mingle with locals (“So important!” says In 2015, more than 200 Canadian Rosenkrantz), the OSA was a great resource for information and students attended the Hebrew support, on everything from which bus to take to where to find a cheap University, experiencing firsthand hostel to filling out insurance forms when she sprained her ankle. Israel’s dynamic and multifaceted “They were always there to help.” culture. Of these, approximately 35 benefited from scholarship Back at McGill, Rosenkrantz is an advocate and ambassador for the funding — a total of nearly Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School, talking it up $100,000 USD. 2015 also saw at parties, working with the local Hillel office, and prepping future the renewal of Rothberg’s five- Rothberg students for what she knows will be a great experience. year exchange agreement with “Studying abroad at the Hebrew University was by far the best the University of Toronto, building decision I made during my undergrad career.” ever-stronger relations between the two institutions.

Here, two 2015 Rothberg students explain the impact of their time at the University. 01. Canadians Amir Wachtel, Maya Rosenkrantz and Anna Frenkel celebrate Purim in Jerusalem. 02. Immersed in Israeli society: Maya Rosenkrantz shopping at the Jerusalem market (or shuk.) CFHU Annual Report 2015 19

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ANNA FRENKEL Every Jewish Holiday on the Calendar

“A year of learning — and not just studying.” Frenkel took advantage of Rothberg’s Office of Student Activities (OSA), and also That’s how Anna Frenkel, 21, describes joined Thrive, a private, immersive Israel her time at the Hebrew University of program available to Rothberg students. Jerusalem’s Rothberg International School. The combination of the two programs, she The Ottawa native, who is studying said, meant that she was never bored. “We linguistics and education at Queen’s were always doing something,” she says, University in Kingston, chose to spend a describing shabbatons, an IDF training year — rather than a semester — at the weekend, weekly discussions, midnight Hebrew University of Jerusalem because hikes in the desert, Hanukkah and Purim she wanted to celebrate every Jewish parties, concerts, field trips to different holiday on the calendar in Israel. religious and cultural communities in Israel, even seeing Benjamin Netanyahu speak. Frenkel emerged from that whirlwind year with a greater personal and intellectual Both programs, she says, helped to round understanding of Judaism, a stronger out her Rothberg experience. “Thrive sense of Israeli culture and politics, and a really connected me to the Jewish learning heightened awareness of her own Jewish opportunities in Israel,” says Frenkel, “and identity and her place as a Jew in the larger the OSA to what it means to live in Israel.” world. Not to mention the wonderful friends she made, or the classroom experiences that included electives ranging from Israeli LEFT: Anna Frenkel (r) and foreign policy to Kabbalah. friends on a Thrive program. CFHU Annual Report 2015 20

CFHU gratefully acknowledges and appreciates all of our generous supporters over the past year. Every effort has been made to ensure that donors who have given $1,000+ between October 1, 2014 and September 30, 2015 are listed correctly. Please contact us Donors 2015 with any questions or concerns.

British Columbia Region Quebec Region Stav Adler Rael & Dalya Klein Sylvan & Margaret Adams Jewish Community John Rae Sidney Alperstein & David & Judi Korbin Elliott Alper Foundation of Montreal Reitmans (Canada) Ltd. C. Rochelle Moss Joseph & Andrea Kowaz Alvin Segal Family Foundation Marvin & Donna Kane Renbar Holdings Inc. Richard & Darlene Ames Robert & Marilyn Krell Frederick Andermann Solly & Dorothy Karkoukly The Richter Charitable Jonathan Becker Torben & Patricia Kristiansen The Azrieli Foundation Ian & Phyllis Karper Foundation Samuel & Frances Belzberg William & Risa Levine Ballin Inc. Joel & Marlene King Serge Rocheleau & Lise Watier Moshe & Hava Ben-Shlomo Michael Levy Banque HSBC Canada Perry Kliot & Rona & Irving Levitt Sam & Tanyss P. Bugis Jacob B. Kowarsky William & Dana Bell Rosanne Superstein Family Foundation Shmuel & Bernice Carmeli Herbert M. & Evelynne Loomer Hy & Rosanne Beraznik Carol Koffler Rosenbloom Groupe Inc. John Cooper & Livia Mahler Michael N. Bergman Michael & Amy Kornik Michael Rosenfeld & Esther Chetner Stephen & Deborah Maloon Irwin Beutel* Rachel Kramer April Peters Mel & Geri Davis Ralph Markin Myer & Carol Bick Alain Matarasso & Michael Rosenthal Charles & Jodi Diamond Robert Markin Etty & Ralph Bienstock Susan Laxer Arthur Rubin Marie Doduck Larry & Tyla Meyer Herbert Black Carl & Betty Laxer Estate of J.L. Sabbath Paul Evered Norman & Sandra Miller L. Michael & Mortimer & Bunny Lechter Lyon & Dundi Sachs Samuel & Janet Feldman Randall M. & Cheryl Milner Sharon Blumenstein Estate of Abe Leith Jack & Patricia Schachter Arnold & Susan Fine Ari & Lesley Morris Anna Brojde Estate of Ruth Leith Joseph Schaffer Daniel Friedman Ian M. & Sandy Penn Elliot & Cheryl Brott Leo & Shirley Donald W. & Barbara Seal Leon & Rose Marie Glassman David Porte & Deborah Setton Irwin & Freda Browns Goldfarb Foundation Serfina Industries Ltd. Barry & Lauri Glotman Lionel Raber & Rebecca Butovsky Denis P. Lessard Services OR LP/SEC Joseph & Karyn Gold Lynn Superstein-Raber Canderel Commercial Derek & Michelle Linetsky Barry & Monica Shapiro David & Catherine Golden Olga Roland Services Inc. Ralph & Angela Lipper Bernard J. & Lois Shapiro Molly Golden William & Ruth Ross Mylene Chayer Stephen & Irene Lipper Shaymar Holdings Inc. Larry Goldenberg & Abe & Leyla Sacks Consulate General of Israel Eric Maldoff & Andrea Wolff Nathan Sheiner & Brenda Blatt Paula Gordon Roberto & Patricia Schwartz Estate of Mortimer Monette Malewski Bryant & Lillian Shiller Paul & Claudia Goldman Charles Shnier Joseph Deckelbaum Alan Marcovitz & Loren I. & Carolyn Shuster George T. Gunn Richard & Gail Steinberg Jack & Nancy Ditkofsky Gail Adelson Bernard Shuster & Peter & Linda Hotz Deborah Sutton Melvyn & Mitzi Dobrin MAR-KIN Foundation RoseLee Sztern Mark & Alana James William & Frances Switzer Dorel Maxwell Cummings Herbert E. & Jacqueline Siblin Hodie Kahn Isaac & Judy Thau Jack & Maureen Dym Family Foundation Amos & Judy Sochaczevski Saul & Sheryl Kahn Sophie Waldman* Eldee Foundation Alex & Eunice Mayers Leesa Steinberg Basil & Selma Kallner Daniel Wosk Michael & Janie Etinson The Michael & David Michael & Susan Stern Horatio & Jackie Kemeny Zalkow Family Evelyn Steinberg Alexander Cape Foundation Steven & Sandra Mintz Family Foundation Mireille & Murray Steinberg Family Foundation Financière Sun Life Family Foundation Howard & Vivian Stotland Calgary Region Avram & Joyce Fishman The Mitzi & Melvin Dobrin TalSarah Inc. Foundation Alex U. Soyka Family Foundation Marvin & Joyce Tanner Calgary Foundation Alvin Libin Ronald & Anita Gabbay Modico Parking Inc. Irwin & Sara Tauben Dov* & Arlein Chetner Debora Prussick Gelmont Foundation Morris & Rosalind Goodman Martin Thibodeau & Kenneth & Bonnie Dressler Leonard & Phyllis Shapiro Anna Gentile Family Foundation Caroline Desrosiers Max & Joy Feldman Jack & Betty Sharp Gewurz Family Foundation Estate of Mildred Niren Value Contrarian Louis & Dena Frimet Robert Shiell & Cheryl Baron Harry & Anne Glassman Andy Nulman Asset Management Yoine & Elaine Goldstein David & Sonia Oberman Vannad Trading Inc. Bernard & Judith Grant Paperman & Sons Robert & Rhoda Vineberg Edmonton Region Stephen & Saryl Gross The Penny & Gordon William & Groupe Canvar Inc. Echenberg Family Foundation Ida Pencer Foundation General Recycling Industries Howard & Debra Sniderman Andrew & Carol Harper Mel & Joyce Peress Eddy & Heleena Wiltzer Harry & Nina Hart Stanley & Barbara Plotnick Harvey & Roslyn Wolfe Neil Hazan & Ali Kirsten Power Corporation of Canada Maks Wulkan & Manitoba Region The Irving Ludmer Teddy & Sylvia Quint Diane Grossman Family Foundation Joel & Alice Raby Ziki Zaffir The Asper Foundation The Jewish Foundation Martin & Ada Berney* of Manitoba Marjorie Blankstein Bryan D. Klein & Earl Coleman Susan Halprin Maritime Region Estate of Rochelle Putter Moe & Barbara Levy Samuel H. Gilfix* Israel & Maylene Ludwig Ruth Pink* Globe General Agencies Edward & Harriet Lyons Vulcan Properties Ltd. *Deceased CFHU Annual Report 2015 21

Greater Toronto Region “Whatever there is of God and goodness in the A & M Green Foundation Jay & Sherry Firestone universe, it must work itself out and express itself A.E. Grossman Foundation Abraham & Marcy Fish Allvision Canada Fogler, Rubinoff LLP through us. We cannot stand aside and let God do it.” The Almond Tree Foundation Sheldon Freeman Aloris Mercantile Corporation The Gerald Schwartz & – ALBERT EINSTEIN, TO ABBA EBAN, NOVEMBER 18, 1952 Alpha Omega Foundation Heather Reisman Foundation of Canada Gerald Sheff & Shanitha Kachan Walter & Edie Arbib Charitable Foundation Family Foundation Price Waterhouse Coopers The Sonshine Family Foundation Audio Dog Inc. Albert & Gail Gilbert Larry & Cecily Levine Anton & Ilana Rabie Samuel & Talia Spanglet B & R Inc. Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. Dayle Levine Allan & Dayle Rakowsky State Building Corp. Bank Hapoalim Reiner Goebel Michael & Barbi Levitt Jeffrey Raphael & Dalia BenAbu Janice Stein Representative Office Mark & Esther Goldenberg Odette Levy Reserve Investment Corp Michael & Joanne Steinberg David Baskin & Joan H. Garson Merle & Steve Goldman Jules Lewy & Joanna Slone RioCan Management Inc. Norman & Simone Stern Baycrest Centre Foundation David M. & Bonnie Goldstein The Lillian & Norman Clara Robert Estate of Philip Stuchen Hilda Berman Sheldon H. & Glowinsky Family Foundation Robins Appleby Sydney & Florence Binah Charitable Foundation Rosalinde Goodman Nathan & Glenys Lindenberg Charitable Foundation Cooper Foundation Ronald & Bonnie Birken Goodmans LLP Fred Litwin & Mary Golfman Rockport Holdings Ltd. Rabbi Roy & Loretta Tanenbaum Howard Black Darren & Sara Gottlieb Donald E. & Lorraine Loeb Richard & Sheila Rodney Estate of Ernest Tauber Estate of Edythe Blackstien Senator Jerry S. & David Louis Debbie Rona TD Waterhouse Private Trust Harold & Zippe Blitstein Carole Grafstein Mark & Berenice Mandelcorn Jack & Judith Rose Paul & Kitty Tepperman M. Paul & Judith Bloom David & Molline Green Markio Designs Gladys Rose Stephen Tile & Helene Korn Stephen & Bonnie Bloom Joel S. & Ruth Greisman Linda Martin Mildred Rosen Stephen & Carole Title Bloombergsen Mark A. & Pearl Gryfe David & Leanne Matlow Edward Rosenblat & Larry & Frieda Torkin Investment Partners Guidelines Advertising Inc. McGregor Industries Inc. Beverly Reisman John & Jane Trachtenberg Ira Bond & Marilyn Wolfson Luis & Kela Guincher The Mendelson David Rosenkrantz & Turner Fleischer Architects Inc. Brettler/Mintz Foundation Ralph & Roz Halbert Family Foundation Patricia Nadeau The Ulmer Charitable Foundation John Breuer Stephen H. & Andrea Halperin Menkes Developments Ltd. Gale Rubenstein United Israel Appeal of Canada Brooke Foundation Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. Myra Merkur The S. Sigler Family Vera D. Denty Foundation Mel Brown Helmsbridge Holdings Ltd. The Mesora Charitable Foundation Lorie Waisberg & Ginny Bellwood Morland Brown Peter Herman & Charitable Foundation Gary & Joyce Saifer Frederic A. & Linda Waks BSAR Group of Companies Janet Polivoy Herman MG3 Services George & Lesley Sas Jay & Debbie Waks Arnold L. & Penny Cader Howard Irving & Fahla Granovsky Earl & Eleanor Miller Fred & Beverly Schaeffer The Warren & Debbie Kimel Norman & Cynthia Camerman The Jack Weinbaum MNP, LLP Lionel & Carol Schipper Family Foundation Paul G. Cantor Family Foundation Vivienne Monty Marvin & Carol Schwartz Myrna Weinstein CBRE Ltd. Alan & Joy-Anne Jacoby The Morris Justein Family Bernard & Caryl Schwartz Ari Weisberg & CGOV Asset Management Howard Jay & Fern Daiter Charitable Foundation Robert & Doreen Scolnick Judy Shier-Weisberg Donald Citron Jewish Foundation of The Murray & Ruth Miskin Brian D. Segal & Roslyn Levine Samuel & Agnes Weizman Cityscape Property Greater Toronto Family Charitable Foundation The Sharp Foundation The Werner Family Foundation Management Corp Judith Teller Foundation The Naomi & Gerald Stanley R. & Donna Shenkman Whitecastle Investments Ltd. Glen Cohen & Vivienne Ziner K & G Oakburn Apartments Ltd. Goldenberg & Family Sheridan Mews Ltd. Andrew Wilder & Gerald & Hilda Cohen Marvin & Estelle Kates Charitable Foundation Victor & Ricki Shields Tracy Bierstock-Wilder Estate of Arthur Cole Max & Dolly Kerzner Nathan & Lily Silver Joseph Shier Andrew Wiseman & Lisa Linden Adam Cooper & Jodi English Raymond & Barbara Kives Family Foundation Michael G. & Jackie Shulman WJ Properties Earl & Bruria Cooperman KLICK Inc. William & Gert Nyman The Sidney Greenberg The Wolfond Family Foundation Estate of Adolph I. Cosiner KPMG LLP Allan & Lesley Offman Family Foundation Micah Wood The DH Gales Family Charitable Estate of Lazar Lapidus Gary & Marney Opolsky Allan C. & Hinda Silber Michael Wyman & Foundation of Toronto The Lawrence & Judith Rick & Laura Orzy Albert Silver Cynthia Gertsman-Wyman Estate of Lorraine Dingman Tanenbaum Family Foundation Estate of William H. Owen Silvercore Property Arthur Yallen & Francy Kussner Elliott & Wendy Eisen Joseph Lebovic Jeremy T. Paltiel Randal Slavens & Arthur & Marcia Zalev Empire Communities LP The Leo & Sala Goldhar Greg & Michele Perkell Shirley Avraham Mark & Sally Zigler Leslie Erlich-Orbach Foundation PI Fine Art | PI Creative Art Gary Solway Bernard & Carole Zucker Lawrence & Beverley Fein The Leonard Simpson Howard & Leah Price Gersh & Sheila Sone Louis & Pearl Litwin

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Norman & Myrna Barwin Jewish National Fund of Ottawa John & Sunny Tavel Elisabeth Dalfen Jack & Alice Ormut Deborah Weinstein Bob Wener & Urbandale Corp. The Howard B. Guido & Ambra Raccah Professional Corp. Lynne Oreck-Wener Stephen & Gail Victor Bernick Foundation Sterling Financial Group, Inc. District Realty Ottawa Jewish Michael Walsh & Benjamin Jacobson Estate of Sherold Fishman Community Foundation Lisa Rosenkrantz Ellen Beth B. Lande Harvey & Elaine Finkelstein Michael & Melanie Polowin Ronald Weiss & Debbie Jack Stievelman & Doris Taxin Ian Paul Goodman Jacques & Donna Shore Halton-Weiss Dan Greenberg & The Steven & Linda Kerzner Westboro Flooring & Decor Barbara Crook Family Foundation CFHU Annual Report 2015 22

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION Financials 2015 (EXPRESSED IN U.S. FUNDS)

Balance Sheet AS OF SEPTEMBER 30

ASSETS 2014 2015 FUND BALANCES 2014 2015

Cash $2,564,615 $1,819,923 Fund balances $66,700,216 $62,347,102

State of Israel Bonds $110,702 $53,206

Managed funds $63,921,126 $60,044,309 MANAGED FUNDS ONLY 2014 2015

Other $712,035 $739,270 Cash $466,165 $968,822

TOTAL $67,308,478 $62,656,708 Fixed income $13,459,169 $12,131,740

Equities $36,134,284 $31,508,829

LIABILITIES 2014 2015 Multi-strategy and real assets $13,861,508 $15,434,918

Accounts payable $608,262 $309,606 TOTAL $63,921,126 $60,044,309

2014 / 2015 Managed Funds CFHU Annual Report 2015 23

2% Scholarships, research “One should not pursue goals 3% grants and other academic affairs that are easily achieved. One Canadian universities 95% and foundations Hebrew University must develop an instinct for what one can just barely achieve through one’s greatest efforts.”

– ALBERT EINSTEIN, TO WALTER DÄLLENBACH, MAY 31, 1915. 2014 Charitable Distributions

8% 2015 Scholarships, research grants Charitable Distributions and other academic affairs

0% Canadian universities and foundations

92% Hebrew University Income Statement FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30

REVENUES 2014 2015 CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS 2014 2015 Donations $6,248,472 $5,737,358 Hebrew University $8,409,355 (95%) $6,316,381 (92%) Investment gain $6,693,828 $929,341 Canadian universities TOTAL $12,942,300 $6,666,699 $289,905 (3%) $21,994 (0%) and foundations

Scholarships, research EXPENDITURES 2014 2015 grants and other $159,945 (2%) $524,695 (8%) academic affairs Expenditures $3,866,343 $4,156,743 TOTAL $8,859,205 $6,863,070 Charitable donations $8,859,205 $6,863,070

TOTAL $12,725,548 $11,019,813 CFHU Annual Report 2015 24

Leadership AS OF JUNE 2016

NATIONAL AUDIT COMMITTEE Stav Adler Michael Fromstein Ronald Appleby Past Chair Joey Ohayon Chair Gail Asper Stephen Simms Cheryl Baron Calgary Chapter President Allen Sloan Evelyn Bloomfield Schachter Secretary Ari Brojde Montreal Chapter President COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING COMMITTEE Casey Chisick Laura Holt Lewis Dobrin Laurence Metrick Chair Beverly Dunn PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE Michael Fromstein Vice President, Finance Justin Abrams Robert Gabor Michael Fromstein Rose Marie Glassman Sam Hanson Lorne Greenspoon Monette Malewski Gerald Halbert Past Chair President Emeritus, Former Chair Ralph Halbert INVESTMENT COMMITTEE International Board of Governors, Past Chair Shimmy Brandes Samuel Hanson Danny Bubis Yude M. Henteleff Davee Gunn Peter Hotz Tom Gunn Susan Katz Ottawa Chapter President Merle Kriss Joshua Kleinman Past Chair Nathan Lindenberg Andrea Kowaz Harry Marmer Nathan Lindenberg Past Chair Randy Masters J. Stephen Lipper Past Chair Murray Palay Monette Malewski Ian Rosmarin Chair Randy Masters Toronto Chapter President Stuart Schipper Randall M. Milner Vancouver Chapter President Sam Spanglet Joey Ohayon Slocum Consultants Murray Palay Chair

Lorne Persiko NATIONAL EXECUTIVE TEAM Brent A. Schacter Michael Abrams Chief Financial Officer Samuel Schwartz Executive Director, Elan Divon Leonard Shapiro Toronto Chapter Lillian Shiller Merle Goldman Executive Vice President Margaret Shuckett Winnipeg Chapter President Rami Kleinmann President & CEO Bernard Shuster National Director, Miriam Pilc-Levine Stephen Simms Communications & Marketing Allen Sloan Executive Director, Dina Wachtel Howard Sniderman Edmonton Chapter President Western Region Samuel Spanglet Philip Switzer Vice President Stephen Victor Past Chair CFHU Annual Report 2015

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Our Mission

Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University (CFHU) facilitates connections through fundraising, research partnerships and academic exchanges. Founded in 1944, CFHU has raised over half a billion dollars, proudly bestowing academic scholarships to 50,000 Canadian and Israeli students. With communities in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, CFHU’s efforts enrich lives throughout the world through the academic excellence of the Hebrew University, inspired by founding father Albert Einstein.

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For more information, please visit cfhu.org and imric.org. CFHU Annual Report 2015

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