End of an era at Wix

A long era of events held at the Michael and Anne Wix Auditorium came to close with a concert by favorite Israeli musicians on February 20. Danny Sanderson, Danny Robas, Mazi Cohen, and friends from the iconic Israeli band “Kaveret” (Poogy), played to a packed audience that crowded the aisles in dance. It was a joyful goodbye to a place that has been home to International Board gatherings, honorary doctorate ceremonies, and cultural events for Weizmann Institute staff and Rehovot residents for decades. The auditorium will undergo extensive renovation and will be renamed the Michael Sela Auditorium, honoring a major gift by Michael and Sara Sela, long-time patrons of both science and the arts.