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Investing in education

Date: Monday, April 27, 2020
g L to R: David Blatt, Prof. Zajfman, Dita Bronicki, Meir Shalev

g L to R: David Blatt, Prof. Zajfman, Dita Bronicki, Meir Shalev

The Science Club of the Israel Association of Friends honored Prof. Daniel Zajfman for his 13 years as President, at an event at the Hilton on December 16. event involved a panel focused on the future of education in Israel. The panel included Prof. Zajfman; Dita Bronicki; the renowned Israeli author Meir Shalev; and professional basketball executive David Blatt.

The conversation revolved around the best ways to educate future generations of students, teachers, and science enthusiasts, by providing them the right tools, resources, and equal opportunities. Mr. Shalev emphasized the importance of “hands-on” learning, and spoke about the roles of teachers in his books. Ms. Bronicki spoke about the importance of investing in education, and Prof. Zajfman, discussed the Davidson Institute and its role in advancing science literacy and education. Mr. Blatt discussed excellence and dedication as paramount in sports and education.

The event was sponsored by the private banking unit of Credit Suisse.