Reichman University UkrainianEmergency Scholarship Fund

As the conflict intensifies, the Israeli government is anticipating the arrival of thousands of new immigrants to Israel. We have launched an emergency scholarship campaign for Ukrainian refugees who come to study at Reichman University. Please join us in bringing Ukrainian students to live and study in Israel. There are currently 14 students from Ukraine at Reichman University (IDC Herzliya)'s Raphael Recanati International School. Though safe in Israel, their thoughts and prayers are naturally with their families and friends back home. We also have two RRIS students, stuck in the Ukraine, whom we spoke to while in shelters a few days ago, and they are now on their way out in the Western Ukraine. With the outbreak of the conflict, we established a remote psychological support system, including daily contact and attempts to transfer the two young women to a safe place. We will continue to do everything possible to help the students and their families during this period of physical and emotional hardship. We have launched an emergency scholarship campaign for Ukrainian students whose families are now needy. Jonathan Davis has been receiving direct requests for financial assistance from new applicants and from students who have been impacted by the conflict, and is committing Reichman University to help in any way possible. We greatly appreciate anything you can do to assist us in our mission.

Full scholarship- $15,000 Half scholarship- $7,500 Double Chai Scholarship- $3,600 Chai- $1800

Any other generous gift will help us help students from this war region immediately.

AM YISRAEL CHAI.

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February News & Updates

February 2022 Newsletter

Dear Friends, Supporters, Parents, and Alumni, Please enjoy our February newsletter below. Reichman University's faculty and students are getting more and more publicity for the cutting-edge research and discoveries developed on our campus in Herzliya. As normal life seems to be approaching, many parents are able to come to campus for the first time in years. We are thrilled to welcome all of you and please let us know when you are visiting! Time is going by so fast. Hard to believe the spring semester will be starting soon and Passover is around the corner! Warmest Wishes,

Leslie Skyba

Executive Director American Friends of Reichman University

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Prof. Rafi Melnick Appointed New President of Reichman University

Prof. Rafi Melnick has been appointed president of Reichman University. He will replace Founding President Prof. Uriel Reichman, who announced the conclusion of his term as president last September. Reichman's announcement came in the wake of the Council for Higher Education’s official recognition of the institution as a university – the first private university in Israel – and the institution’s Board of Directors’ decision to change its name to Reichman University.

Prof. Reichman was appointed chairman of the Board of Directors, an unpaid position, and a search committee was appointed to replace him. Prof. Melnick was unanimously elected by the search committee appointed to find a new president for Reichman University. The appointment of Prof. Melnick, the university’s provost, was approved by the Board of Directors and the General Assembly of Reichman University. Prof. Melnick, who had been serving as the university’s provost, replaced Prof. Reichman in September as acting president.

Prof. Uriel Reichman welcomed Prof. Melnick's election as president of the university, saying, “Reichman University is blessed to have Prof. Rafi Melnick appointed as the second president in its history. Prof. Melnick has been a partner in leading this university for many years. His agreement to serve as president gives me confidence that our university will continue to fulfill its values and make significant academic and human achievements. Prof. Melnick is an integral part of this university, and as provost has led it through considerable changes over the past few years. During one of the more difficult periods we have experienced, the COVID pandemic, we were forced to shift from being an institution that emphasizes community life on campus to one that focuses on distance learning.

Prof. Melnick demonstrated impressive leadership as he led the transition of all curricula and services to be delivered online. For me, our university has been my life’s mission and achievement. I conclude my role as president with a great sense of confidence in the future of the institution and in Prof. Melnick’s leadership. On behalf of the entire Reichman University family and as Chairman of the Board, I wish Prof. Melnick success and promise to support him in whatever he needs to continue to realize the unique story of this place.”

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