WWeizmanneizmann AAdd BBookook FFNLNL 0020209-Spreads.pdf20209-Spreads.pdf 1 22/2/09/2/09 99:05:05 AAMM American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science We are proud to support Global Gathering Gala the Weizmann Institute of Science. Chuck Lorre and Distingushed Guests from the Scientific Community The Three Tenors from Israel Saturday, February 7, 2009 Jubilee Plaza Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Grand Hall Science for the Benef it of Humanity Louis and Cathy Rosenmayer Science for the Benef it of Humanity WWeizmanneizmann AAdd BBookook FFNLNL 0020209-Spreads.pdf20209-Spreads.pdf 2 22/2/09/2/09 99:05:05 AAMM American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science ScienceS i forf theh BBeneff iit off HHumanityi ScienceS i forf theh BBeneff iit off HHumanityi WWeizmanneizmann AAdd BBookook FFNLNL 0020209-Spreads.pdf20209-Spreads.pdf 3 22/2/09/2/09 99:05:05 AAMM American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science ScienceS i forfh the BBeneff iit off HHumanityi ScienceS forfh the BBeneff it off HHumanity WWeizmanneizmann AAdd BBookook FFNLNL 0020209-Spreads.pdf20209-Spreads.pdf 4 22/2/09/2/09 99:06:06 AAMM American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Chuck Lorre, honoree or the past twenty years, F award-winning creator, executive producer and writer Chuck Lorre has conquered the entertainment industry with hit shows like “Grace Under Fire,” he Three Tenors From Israel is a dazzling trio that has taken Israel and Europe by storm. International opera star Yevgeni Shapovalov formed the “Dharma & Greg,” “Roseanne,” and T group in 2005 with his acclaimed operatic colleagues. Since their debut, they “Cybill,” as well as the number one have given over 200 sold-out performances in Israel and Europe. comedy on television, and three-year YEVGENI SHAPOVALOV, frequently called “The Golden Voice of Israel,” was born in Belarus and trained in Ukraine. In Israel, he studied with Tamar Rahum at People’s Choice Award winner, the Rubin Academy of Music in Tel Aviv. A recipient of the America-Israel Cultural “Two and a Half Men” and the series “The Big Bang Theory.” A native of Long Foundation scholarship, Shapovalov has performed opera, classical and international folk music in such venues and with such companies as Carnegie Hall, the Opéra Island, Lorre recently received the Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award from NATPE National de Paris, New York City Opera and the Metropolitan Opera. for exhibiting extraordinary passion, leadership, independence and vision in the BORIS EROFEEV was born in the former Soviet Union, where he obtained the process of creating television programming and evoking the spirit of Brandon honor of a Distinguished Artist and performed in concerts and opera productions with leading companies and orchestras, touring extensively in Europe. Since Tartikoff’s generosity. American Screenwriters Association will also give Lorre the immigrating to Israel, Erofeev has established himself among the country’s leading David Angell Humanitarian Award for his charitable efforts at the Venice Family classical tenors, participating as principal soloist both on the concert stage and in many operas and oratorios. Mr. Erofeev performs regularly with the Israel Clinic. In March 2009, Lorre will be awarded with his Star on the Hollywood Philharmonic, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and other leading Israeli orchestras. Walk of Fame for his life-long contribution to the Hollywood Community. VLADISLAV GORAY moved to Israel after a stellar career in his native Ukraine, where in 1993 he received his Ph.D in Voice from the State Odessa Conservatory of Music. Having toured extensively in Europe, Goray has amassed a variety of leading roles, and is a laureate of several prestigious vocal competitions. He is currently a soloist with the Israeli Opera and his powerful but round and pure lyric tenor has conquered audiences at home and abroad. Science for the Benef it of Humanity Science for the Benef it of Humanity WWeizmanneizmann AAdd BBookook FFNLNL 0020209-Spreads.pdf20209-Spreads.pdf 5 22/2/09/2/09 99:06:06 AAMM American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Original Weizmann Institute Building Entrance Gate , located in Rehovot, Israel, is a center of science and technology research and is a community of dedicated people who share a graduate study. The Institute’s 2,600-strong community common vision in support of the Institute. The generous engages in basic and applied research addressing crucial assistance the Institute receives from individuals, founda- problems in medicine and health, energy, technology, tions, and corporations is vital for its future. Committee agriculture, and the environment. Outstanding young members show their devotion to the advancement of the scientists from around the world pursue advanced degrees Institute’s goals by becoming partners in the search for at the Weizmann Institute’s Feinberg Graduate School. answers to the most difficult challenges facing humanity. The discoveries and theories of Weizmann Institute scientists have had a major impact on the wider scientific community, as well as on the quality of life of millions of people worldwide. Science for the Benef it of Humanity Science for the Benef it of Humanity WWeizmanneizmann AAdd BBookook FFNLNL 0020209-Spreads.pdf20209-Spreads.pdf 6 22/2/09/2/09 99:06:06 AAMM American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE GALA DINNER CHAIRS Prof. Daniel Zajfman Mandy Moross Ilene and Jeff Nathan PRESIDENT CHAIR, BOARD OF GOVERNORS Sondra and Tom Rykoff Vera and John Schwartz AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE Lucienne and David Soleymani WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE Lon Morton, Southern California Regional Chair Lawrence S. Blumberg Pennie Abramson Dr. Albert Willner CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT PRESIDENT EMERITUS GALA DINNER COMMITTEE HONORARY REGENTS Melinda & Leo Bunnin Marlene & Bruce Kanter Janet & David Polak Rudy Boschwitz Henry Kissinger Frank Press Pamela & Stanley Chais Robin & Andrew Katzenstein Lois Rosen Lester Crown Samuel Lewis Michael P. Schulhof Wrenn & Bill Chais Joyce Eisenberg Keefer & Mel Keefer Cathy & Lou Rosenmayer Daniel K. Inouye Paul A. Marks George P. Shultz Emily & Michael Chasalow Rebecca & David Kekst Jolie & Paul Schifino Max M. Kampelman Maxine F. Singer Joy & Rob Cohn Kristen & Jerry Klein Susan & Donald Schwarz Marshall S. Levin Jana & George Eshaghian Ellen & Harvey Knell Fela & David Shapell EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CEO Marshall Ezralow Sherry Lansing & Jill & Aubrey Sharfman Judy & Jerry Felsenthal William Friedkin Andra & Philip Stein Harold L. Adler CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Malsi Doyle & Mike Forman Katy & Gary Leff Mucci & Larry Taylor Myron Funk Gloria Lushing Dale & Dennis Weiss Michael F. Abidor Henry H. Pavony SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Elaine & Bram Goldsmith Padma & Rao Makineni Edna Weiss Davina & Russell Grossman Shideh & Dale Miller Fredda Weiss Lon Morton Harold Igdaloff Rocky & Lon Morton Ruth Ziegler REGIONAL CHAIR, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Aya & Eddy Jakobovits Nicole & Allan Mutchnik Laticia & Barry Ziskin Janis Rabin Susan & Dan Kane Annette & Ron Plotkin EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Janis Rabin Bella Simon Cayne Carol Taylor Stephanie Horsley Executive Director Director of Development Program Coordinator Program Coordinator Science for the Benef it of Humanity Science for the Benef it of Humanity WWeizmanneizmann AAdd BBookook FFNLNL 0020209-Spreads.pdf20209-Spreads.pdf 7 22/2/09/2/09 99:06:06 AAMM American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Science forfh the Benef f it off Humanity ScienceS forfh the Benef f it off Humanity WWeizmanneizmann AAdd BBookook FFNLNL 0020209-Spreads.pdf20209-Spreads.pdf 8 22/2/09/2/09 99:06:06 AAMM American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science The Face of Science Tallie Z. Baram, M.D. Ph.D. Dr. Baram earned her Ph.D. at the Weizmann Institute of Science. She is a Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics, Anatomy/Neurobiology and Neurology at the University of California, Irvine, where she holds the Danette Shepard endowed chair in Neurological Sciences. Keith Black, M.D. Dr. Black is Chairman of the Dept. of Neurosurgery and Director of the Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute at Cedars- Sinai Medical Center. Prior to joining Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Black was a Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of California, Los Angeles for 10 years and was Head of the UCLA Comprehensive Brain Tumor Program. His collaborators include Prof. Michal Schwartz, of the Weizmann Institute’s Neurobiology Department, who is currently leading neuroimmunology research at the Dept. of Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai. Prof. Eytan Domany Prof. Domany is a member of the Department of Physics of Complex Systems at the Weizmann Institute of Science, where he is the incumbent of the Henry J. Leir Professorial Chair. He is head of the Kahn Family Center for Systems Biology of the Human Cell. Prof. Michael Eisenbach Prof. Eisenbach joined the staff of the Weizmann Institute of Science as a Postdoctoral Fellow and as a Scientist in the Department of Membrane Research. He presently works in the Department of Biological Chemistry. Prof. Eisenbach is the incumbent of the Jack and Simon Djanogly Professorial Chair in Biochemistry. ScienceS i forfh the BBeneff iit off HHumanityi Our Distinguished Guests WWeizmanneizmann AAdd BBookook FFNLNL 0020209-Spreads.pdf20209-Spreads.pdf 9 22/2/09/2/09 99:06:06 AAMM The Face of Science The Face of Science Prof. Richard S. Ellis Dr. Avishay Gal-Yam Prof. Ellis is the Steele Professor of Astronomy at CalTech. He has Dr. Gal-Yam is a Senior Scientist at the Benoziyo Center for collaborated in cosmology with Professor Eli Waxman, Director of Astrophysics at the Weizmann Institute of Science.