Celebrate Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer
as she receives her first honorary doctorate from an Israeli university, bestowed by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz and Rector Prof. Chaim Hames
and honor
Toni Young
AABGU past president, for her remarkable leadership and vision
Philip Gomperts
newly retired director of AABGU’s Southwest Region, for his extraordinary fundraising achievements
Featuring Noa Tishby as Master of Ceremonies
Actress, producer, activist and author Noa Tishby founded the nonprofit “Act for Israel,” Israel’s first online advocacy organization, and has become widely known as Israel’s unofficial ambassador.
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