On Monday, November 12, 2018 we celebrated our first ever Caring and Sharing Los Angeles. This event was the product of close to a year of hard work and planning together with Spin Master toy company and School on Wheels, a local nonprofit. Caring and Sharing is an annual tradition hosted by Spin Master Toronto, and this is the first year it has come to Los Angeles. We feel so proud that the Shuki & Tori Levy Foundation was able to be a part of this special day. Craig Sims and Henry … [Read more...] about Caring and Sharing 2018
Foundation News
Einstein European Space Agency Dinner
On March 15, 2017, the Einstein Legacy Project and the Shuki & Tori Levy Foundation co-hosted a dinner in Los Angeles with special featured guest Prof. Amnon Ginati of the European Space Agency. The dinner brought together an exciting group of creative, dynamic influencers to hear about the new partnership between the ESA and the Einstein Legacy Project. As part of his fascinating presentation, Prof. Ginati touched on some brilliant examples of how space applies to our everyday … [Read more...] about Einstein European Space Agency Dinner
Shuki Levy Named Co-Chair of Einstein Legacy Project
We are thrilled to announce that Shuki Levy has been named Co-Chair of the Einstein Legacy Project. The project celebrates the 100 year anniversary of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, with a mission to honor his life and legacy and to identify and inspire the next generation of brilliant minds on the planet. Alongside Co-Chair Judy Tanenbaum, Shuki will help to oversee the project as we move towards the Dinner of the Century. Tori Levy will continue to serve on the … [Read more...] about Shuki Levy Named Co-Chair of Einstein Legacy Project
Levy Foundation Israel Trip – November 2016
In November the Shuki & Tori Levy Foundation traveled to Israel to discuss future plans for the Einstein Legacy Project. Shuki and Tori also paid a visit to the Masada Museum, which Shuki opened on May 3, 2007. People are often surprised to hear that Albert Einstein was a founder of Hebrew University in Jerusalem; he left his life rights and legacy to the university. While at the university in Jerusalem, Shuki and Tori toured the Einstein Archives and met with Hanoch … [Read more...] about Levy Foundation Israel Trip – November 2016
German Premiere of “Imagine This”
In November 2016, Shuki and Tori Levy traveled to Munster, Germany with a delegation from Israel and Canada. Shuki Levy's musical Imagine This made its German debut in Munster with the Freies Musical Ensemble Münster. Set in Warsaw, Poland during World War II, the show is a musical drama about the power of resistance. A family of Jewish actors stage a play about the ancient siege at Masada to inspire hope within the walls of the Warsaw Ghetto community. This musical is helping … [Read more...] about German Premiere of “Imagine This”
Shuki & Tori Levy Become Founders of the Albert Einstein Foundation
Shuki and Tori Levy have become Founders of the Albert Einstein Foundation. Their gift to the foundation and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem will help to establish a new home for the Einstein Archive on the Hebrew University campus, as well as STEM Initiatives and future educational projects. Many people do not realize that Albert Einstein was a founder of Hebrew University, and that he left his life rights and estate to the University. Shuki and Tori are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Shuki & Tori Levy Become Founders of the Albert Einstein Foundation
Albert Einstein Foundation – Los Angeles Launch Event
The Shuki & Tori Levy Foundation had the pleasure and honor of hosting the Los Angeles launch of the Albert Einstein Foundation on November 2, 2016. In partnership with the American Friends of the Hebrew University as well as the Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University, Shuki and Tori hosted a fascinating group of people from all over the world for this important event. Co-chairs for the event and new Albert Einstein Foundation founders included Shuki and Tori Levy, Jonathan … [Read more...] about Albert Einstein Foundation – Los Angeles Launch Event
Holiday Giving – Salvation Army, Connections, Westside Family Health Center
For the winter holidays, the Foundation sought to provide some comfort to children in our local community. As part of our 2015 giving, we were able to donate thousands of "itty bitty HeartBeats" toys and stocking stuffers for kids. Gifts were received by the Salvation Army, Connections for Children, and the Westside Family Health Center. These worthwhile organizations have distributed the toys to children in need throughout Southern California. We are grateful to have … [Read more...] about Holiday Giving – Salvation Army, Connections, Westside Family Health Center