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
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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
The Masada Museum
The Yigal Yadin Museum at Masada opened on May 3, 2007. This official museum of Masada was funded by Shuki Levy through his Foundation. Since childhood, Shuki has wanted to share the history of Masada with people of all faiths and backgrounds. For decades, the artifacts discovered at Masada were stored away from public view at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The new museum gave these artifacts a permanent home where they were originally discovered, at Masada in the Judaean Desert. The … [Read more...] about The Masada Museum