MIAMI CELEBRATES TEL AVIV 100
October 25, 2009
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.
As a gift to Tel Aviv for its 100th birthday, the Miami friends will establish a pre-kindergarten that will impact the fabric of an entire neighborhood and help build an educational foundation for the next century ahead.
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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,
We are pleased to share the enclosed information about our exciting upcoming events and recent project dedications.
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CELEBRATE THE TEL AVIV CENTENNIAL IN NEW YORK
SAVE THE DATE! November 16, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt, New York City.
Centennial Chair, the HonorableRonald S. Lauder invites you to join our gala event that will honor two special individuals who have contributed so much to Tel Aviv and all of Israel:
Harvey Krueger - Vice Chairman of Barclays Capital Inc.
Josh Weston - Honorary Chairman of Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Find out how to join our NY celebration by clicking here.
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RECENT PROJECT DEDICATIONS
Four interesting and important projects were dedicated recently by generous donors from the U.S. More information on these dedications as well as pictures are available on our website.
The Ort Berelowitz College and the Ort Berelowitz Vocational Center
 Thanks to a generous donation from the Berelowitz family, the Ort Yad Shapira high school and college in Tel Aviv has received new state of the art auditorium and three workshops for: automotive, electrical engineering, management and bookkeeping studies. Read more.
The Jose and Ana Galicot Kindergartens
 The Galicot family dedicated new pre-kindergartens in Tel Aviv, a total of 4 classes allowing 140 children, ages three and four to be educated in outstanding facilities every year. Read more.
The Brener Kindergarten and Library
 The Brener kindergarten in Hadar Yoseff operate six days a week, providing an excellent educational curriculum and allowing parents to work and support their families. The Brener Library serves more than 500 students. Read more.
The Murray and Irene Pergmanent new wing at
the Gutman Museum
 The Gutman Museum in Neve Tzedek was expanded thanks to the generous donation of the late Irene and Murray Pergament. The Museum is one of the most popular Israeli educational art museums, where children from all over the country, soldiers and others are visiting and learning about art and local history. Read more.
The Independence Park on Hayarkon Street
 The independence Park on Hayarkon Street was dedicated by Nachum Kalka from Tel Aviv, New York and Tampa, Florida. Nachum and Haya Kalka, family members and friends from Israel and around the world, dedicated the reconstructed and upgraded, Independence Park. Read more.
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LA SCALA PERFORMS
IN HAYARKON PARK
La Scala, the famous opera house from Milan, Italy, performed Verdi's Requiem in Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park on July 16, in what was considered one of the Centennial Year's most festive and prestigious celebration.
250 members of the La Scala Company participated in the
performance conducted by Daniel Barenboim,
one of the world's leading
conductors, who grew up in Tel Aviv.The performance,
which was offered free of charge, attracted huge crowds from all over Israel in
addition to a considerable number of tourists and many opera enthusiasts from
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