Dabah Synagogue and Torah Dedicated at Reichman University

On Wednesday, November 27th Reichman University held an inauguration ceremony for the new synagogue on campus and the dedication of a new Torah scroll, in memory of Moshe Dabah z"l, generously donated by Yvette and Isaac Dabah. The new synagogue will serve as a place of prayer and gathering for the university's community. The event opened with the signing of the Torah scroll and was followed by the unveiling ceremony and affixing the mezuzah. The moving event was attended by students and dignitaries, including Minister of the Interior Moshe Arbel, Prof. Uriel Reichman, Founding President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Prof. Boaz Ganor, President of Reichman University, Isaac Dabah, CEO of Delta Galil Industries, Jonathan Davis, Vice President for External Relations and Head of the Raphael Recanati International School, and Rabbi Shlomo Amar, former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel.

RRIS Student Spotlight-Menachem Mendle

Meet Menachem Mendle, a 26-year-old student and former Sayeret Nahal soldier who made Aliyah seven years ago with a mission: to serve in the IDF. After completing his service, Menachem came to study at the Reichman University campus but has been on the front lines since the start of the war—spending months in Gaza and continuing his commitment to the army.

Despite the challenges of his demanding reserve service, Menachem made the selfless decision to step away from the battlefield and serve as a Raphael Recanati International School student counselor during orientation week. His time as a counselor, right after coming out of Gaza, was emotionally challenging, but also incredibly rewarding. He shared: "It was difficult to transition from such intense experiences to guiding young students, but it was an amazing opportunity to give back and help them move forward."

Menachem is now in his second year studying Government and Counter-Terrorism at the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy and is incredibly grateful for the support he's received from both the university and the community. As one of only 25 students to receive a scholarship from La'Aretz, he’s thankful for the opportunity to pursue his education while continuing to serve.

Thank you, Menachem, for your unwavering dedication, resilience, and leadership. Your efforts both on the frontlines and in the classroom inspire us all.

November News and Updates From AFRU

Dear Friends,

Please enjoy our November newsletter below. I would like to highlight two major announcements. The Dina Recanati School of Medicine has been approved! This is another major milestone in the history of our beloved University and once again brings us to the next stage of Professor Reichman’s vision to change Israeli academia. I would like to congratulate the entire team in Israel for their dedication and perseverance in bringing this momentous achievement to life.

Additionally, after a long wait, our office is now officially American Friends of Reichman University. I would like to thank my AFORU board member, Lauren Cramer, Partner at McLaughlin Stern, for her hard work in getting this accomplished for our organization.

The 2024-2025 Academic year has begun and 800 new students were welcomed to the Reichman University campus. The Ethel & Leonard Tigay Orientation Week was a huge success and we wish the entire student body, faculty, management and staff a successful year.

Our team has been busy traveling all over the US and working hard to keep up our momentum of this year's increased enrollment. Please see below for our upcoming virtual information session this Sunday, November 17th with Jonathan Davis. Come see us in-person next week at 4 Israeli Consulate University Fairs in San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston.

All the best,

Leslie

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