It was an amazing week, wrote a board member describing the Schechter Dedication and Celebration that took place in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, May 3-6, 2010. And so it was. Filled with Ceremonies. Sightseeing. Jewish learning. Good food and company. The excitement of witnessing history-in-the-making. Helping make that history.
The week kicked off with a Tribute Dinner honoring Robert Rifkind, outgoing board of Trustees Chair who has led our institution with wisdom for over a decade. Leadership from 'round the world attended the dedications which also celebrated Schechter's 25th anniversary of building bridges between Israelis and Judaism.
In Jerusalem, over 200 guests attended the dedication on May 4 of the Schechter Institute-Legacy Heritage Center for Jewish Studies. Natan Sharansky gave the keynote address, followed by the Rabbi David Clayman z"l Annual Limmud. The Schechter Medal was awarded for the first time.
In Tel Aviv, the 120-year old Templer building-Bet Lorenz- is being restored to its former glory. Dedicated on May 5, the courtyard of the Schechter Center for Jewish Culture - Legacy Heritage Building was filled with good cheer and song.
Both buildings are scheduled to open in the Fall of 2010.
View a short video of the Dedication Ceremony in Jerusalem.
View a short video of the Dedication Ceremony in Neve Zedek.
Browse album of the Jerusalem Dedication.
Browse album of the Neve Zedek Dedication.
Browse album of events and touring.
Check out what the press had to say about Schechter's Dedication Celebrations.
