ISEF Chairman Carlos Benaim's fascinating life journey, from the Moroccan port city of Tangier to developing the world's most iconic fragrances, is profiled in two major Israeli publications this summer.
ISEF’S Annual Benefit Dinner a Resounding Success
Last night’s 35th Anniversary celebration at the iconic Plaza Hotel made for a truly memorable evening, honoring ISEF’s own esteemed Chairman Emeritus Norman Belmonte and our dear friend, businessman and philanthropist Albert Roubeni.
More than 350 guests came together for this milestone occasion, hosted by the charismatic Jenna Wolfe, co-anchor of NBC’s Weekend Today and Today correspondent. ISEF Young Leader Joshua Benaim dazzled the audience with his breathtaking opera performance, and ISEF’s newest video premiered, celebrating 35 years of transforming the lives of young Israelis.
Notable guests included Israel’s Consul General Ido Aharoni, who expressed his appreciation for ISEF’s tremendous impact on Israeli society. Click to view photos and learn more about our incredible event .
The party continued well into the night for our Young Leaders, at the beautiful Rose Club of The Plaza Hotel. Check out our After Party pictures!
Ramon Foundation Grant Creates “Scientist-Activists”
This year, ISEF launched a new partnership with the Ramon Foundation — established in loving memory of Israel’s first astronaut, Colonel Ilan Ramon z”l, and of his son, Captain Assaf Ramon z”l — and with Israel’s Ministry of Science and Technology. The aim is to develop a generation of leading scientists who are also deeply involved in issues that impact Israeli society. Click to learn more
International Fellow Dr. Itsik Francis (above left, with former ISEF Chair Norman Belmonte) shared this, from two new ISEF supporters:
"They said they had never seen a foundation that behaves like a family. with such warm feeling. Perhaps we should change ISEF to 'International Sephardic Education Family'?”
