Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the State of Israel
& 90th Anniversary of The Hebrew University
of Jerusalem's Cornerstone Laying

MISSION CHAIR
George A. Schieren

CO-CHAIRS
Martin E. Karlinsky
Todd and Morissa Lundy
Daniel and Marcy Schlessinger
Samuel H. Solomon

2008 is a banner year, marking the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel, the 90th anniversary of the cornerstone laying of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the 40th anniversary of the Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace. What better way to celebrate these milestones than a journey through time with AFHU on our President’s Mission to Berlin and Jerusalem?

Accompanied by Israel Prize winner, Professor Shlomo Avineri, we will learn about Germany's Jewish community before and after the Holocaust and explore contemporary German responses to the single greatest tragedy of the 20th century.

The excitement of Israel -- present and future -- will be evident when we travel to Jerusalem and celebrate Albert Einstein's vision for a University of the Jewish people that would lay the groundwork for a magnificent Jewish state. Receptions, briefings and events will focus on the achievements of Israel's top academic and research talents.

Share in this special opportunity to remember and honor the past while embracing the promise of the 21st century.

CONTACT:
Jill Moskowitz, AFHU's Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Region
202-478-9699   jmoskowitz@afhu.org    Download invitation

NATIONAL MISSION
Sunday, May 27 - Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Mission to Rome and Jerusalem
   
American Friends of The Hebrew University invite you to join us on our national mission to two major cradles of civilization, Rome and Jerusalem. Our fascinating educational, cultural and social journey will take place from Sunday, May 27 - Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Accommodations will be provided at the five-star Hotel De La Ville atop the Spanish Steps in Rome and the historic King David Hotel in Jerusalem.


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NORTHEAST LEGAL MISSION
JANUARY 14-JANUARY 21, 2007
The War on Terror and Government Powers:
EMERGING NEW PARADIGMS

Mission Committee:
Martin E. Karlinsky, Esq. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Ira Lee Sorkin, Esq., Dickstein Shapiro LLP
Samuel Solomon, Doar Inc.

Scholars In Residence:
Honorable Dennis G. Jacobs,
Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Honorable Kevin Thomas Duffy
United States District Judge, Southern District of New York

Honorable James M. Rosenbaum
Chief Judge, United States District Court, District of Minnesota

Join the American Friends of The Hebrew University on this exclusive, intellectual mission to Israel as we travel and study with top American and Israeli jurists and Hebrew University scholars. We will explore the civil liberties and security challenges facing Israel, the US and democracies worldwide. As we travel throughout Israel and visit The Hebrew University, we will also witness the amazing strides Israel has made during tremendously challenging times.
       

WESTERN REGION MISSION: AN INSIDER'S VIEW
OCTOBER 26-NOVEMBER 5, 2006
JOURNEY CO-CHAIRS:
Patricia L. Glaser
Joan Dangerfield

Join us for 8 nights and 9 exciting days on an extraordinary journey to experience Israel and its premier university from an insider’s point of view. We are pleased to present an engaging itinerary that includes a first-class tour of the prestigious Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in-depth sessions with renowned diplomats, journalists, and academic thinkers on various sides of the political issues facing Israel today, and visits to key institutions working for a peaceful future in Israel.

CONTACT:
Sheri L. Kaufer, Associate Executive Director
310.843.3100, ext. 213    skaufer@afhu.org    Download invitation
    

SPRING 2006 PRESIDENTIAL MISSION
June 5-14,2006
Extremely well attended, Mission participants spent 10 days with AFHU this spring on a special tour of London and Israel. Our theme: exploring the Rothschild family's contribution to Israel and the Jewish people.
       

SPRING 2006 ALUMNI MISSION
June 8-13,2006
Participants spent 6 days with AFHU this spring on a special trip to Jerusalem on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the overseas program at the Rothberg International School. The theme was "Welcome Back" and the tour leader was David Blumenfeld of the first class of the Overseas Program.