Miami Celebrates
Tel Aviv 100
On October 25, 2009, the Miami Friends of the Tel Aviv Centennial will gather under the leadership of Chairwoman Lin Arison and Co-chairwomen Fanny Haim and Karen Marcus to celebrate the Tel Aviv centennial.
The program will include a moving performance by the New World Symphony, the showing of the
centennial multimedia exhibit, and an intimate dinner reception with Ron Huldai, the Mayor of Tel Aviv.
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About Us
Since 1977, the Tel Aviv Foundation has catalyzed donors to be strategic partners in supporting the evolving needs of the Tel Aviv community. The Foundation generates momentum to the city as the beacon of progress by elevating the quality of life through: education, culture and arts, sports, the environment and social services.
The Foundation works in partnership with the Municipality of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, which provides matching funds for nearly every project. The priory projects are set by Mayor Ron Huldai (the Foundation's International Chairman) and the City Council.
Responsible and purposeful, the Foundation provides for the needy and creates opportunities for a better future for Tel Aviv and all of Israel.
The Tel Aviv Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization under the IRS code 501(c) 3, ID #13-3145161 and is a rated 4-star charity for three consecutive years by Charity Navigator - the nation's leading charity evaluator.
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Dear Friend and Supporter,
In an effort to facilitate better communication between the Tel Aviv Foundation and our supporters, we have created the first of what will be a series of monthly e-communications.
These emails will include updates on the Foundation's activities, upcoming events, projects, and dedications. This month, we will focus on Tel Aviv centennial events.
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Celebrate the Tel Aviv Centennial
in New York This Fall
SAVE THE DATE! November 16, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt, New York City.Centennial Chair, the Honorable Ronald S. Lauder and Tel aviv Mayor Ron Huldai invite you to SAVE THE DATE for our gala event that will honor three special individuals who have contributed so much to Tel Aviv and all of Israel:
Harvey Krueger - Vice Chairman of Barclays Capital and Vice Chairman Emeritus and former member of the Board of Directors of Lehman Brothers
Josh Weston - Former Chairman and CEO, and current Honorary Chairman of Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Mortimer Zuckerman - Editor-in-Chief of US News & World Report and Chairman, co-Publisher of the New York Daily News, and Chairman of Boston Properties.
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Westchester Celebrates Tel Aviv 100
On May 17, under the leadership of Co-chairs Ronit Bentov and Mark Selinger, the Tel Aviv Foundation and the Israel Action Committee of the 5 Synagogues of White Plains sponsored a community-wide event to celebrate Tel Aviv's centennial and to benefit Hemda - the Center for Science Education in Tel Aviv. The event was co-sponsored by the Westchester Jewish Conference.
The successful event was attended by more than 800 members of the Westchester community and included a number of Tel Aviv themed activities including the unveiling of our centennial multimedia exhibit.
Attendees were also able to listen to a number of speakers, including Admiral (res.) Abraham Ben Shoshan who spoke about the Foundation as well as Mayor Delfino of White Plains and Westchester County Executive Joseph Spano, who talked about the special relationship between Westchester's Jewish community and Israel.
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The Tel Aviv Beach in Central Park
On June 21, New York City will get a taste of one of the only attractions it lacks: a beach. An artificial beach will be set up in Central Park to celebrate Tel Aviv's centennial.
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Mayor Huldai Marches in New York Parade
Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg marched in the Salute to Israel Parade with Mayor of Tel Aviv and International Chairman of the Tel Aviv Foundation Ron Huldai in New York City on May 31, 2009.
In conjunction with this visit, Mayor Huldai also gave an interview on the World Focus program on PBS.
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A Magical Ride Through Tel Aviv
In honor of Tel Aviv-Yafo's centennial, the Tel Aviv Foundation and the municipality of Tel Aviv co-produced a multimedia exhibit on the city. This 4D film is a journey across time and space that follows Tel Aviv from an underdeveloped area filled with sand dunes to the modern city at the heart of Israeli culture, economy, and society.
The film provides the opportunity to expereience the city through this virtual tour, and it provides viewers with a taste of Tel Aviv's unique culture and history.
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