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Madeline and Eugene Pargh host cocktail reception to support American Society of the Credit: Photos by Jeffrey Tholl University of Haifa BOCA RATON - Philanthropists Madeline and Eugene Pargh hosted a cocktail reception for 50 guests at their Boca Raton home Jan. 9 in support of the Southeast Region of the American Society of the University of Haifa
(ASUH). Event committee members were: Barbara & Dr. Jeffrey Feingold, Phyllis & Gerry Golden, Elyssa & Barry Kupferberg, Jan Silverman & Jerry Engerman, Yehudit & Herman Swartz, Elaine & Howard Trachtenberg and Shelley
From left, Barbara Feingold, Dr. Amatzia Baram, Madeline & Eugene Pargh
Herman & Yehudit Swartz, left, with Leonard & Sara Aronson
Shown from left are Shelley Yeckes, Jerry Engerman, Jan Silverman
& Barry Yeckes. ASUH Executive Director, Fran Ginsburg, welcomed guests and spoke about the internationally renowned work of the University of Haifa researchers and scholars. The university recently escaped damage but there was loss of life during the recent forest fires on Mount Carmel, site of the university campus. The university has launched a $10 million appeal to prevent future loss of life and damage. The highlight of the event was a private briefing and update, “The Future of Iraq: ‘Bracing for the U.S. Drawdown and the Impact on America’” by Dr. Amatzia Baram, a professor of Middle Eastern history and director of the Center for Iraq Studies at the University of Haifa. Dr Bram had spoken at Temple Emmanu-El Palm Beach and Temple Emanu-El, Miami Beach several days earlier. An internationally recognized authority on Iraq, best known for testifying before the U.S. government about Saddam Hussein in September 2002, Professor Baram recently appeared in the acclaimed documentary “No End in Sight.” He is currently on sabbatical as a Goldman Chair Professor at Georgetown University. To donate to ASUH or join the mailing list for upcoming events and presentations, contact Linda Slavin, Southeast Regional Director at 954-344-6604 or lslavin@asuh.org. Details about the organization can be found at www.asuh.org.
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