GALA WEEK: The 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner

Dr.-Elie-BorowskiThe 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner (in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski)
Thursday, May 30th BLMJ’s 21st Anniversary Celebrations in Israel
Visionaries and Dreamers:
The 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski’s Centennial, the fruition of his dream and a look into the future. Join us in recognizing the dream of Dr. Elie Borowski, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth and mark 10 years since his death.

The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem celebrated 21 extraordinary years with its annual Gala on May 30, 2013.  Over 150 distinguished guests gathered at the Museum on this stunning night for cocktails and dinner, to celebrate the museum’s founder Dr. Elie Borowski’s centennial year and honor Mr. Stef Wertheimer, esteemed Israeli philanthropist, businessman, and valued friend of BLMJ.  In attendance were Italian Ambassador H.E. Francesco Maria Talo, Canadian Ambassador and Mrs. Paul Hunt, and members of the diplomatic corps and supporters of the Museum.  Leading Israeli archaeologists Dan Bahat, Amnon Ben Tor, Gaby Barkay, and others also joined the festivities.  Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Benhamou of Geneva and emceed by David Kornbluth, Former Ambassador to UNESCO, the dinner was a truly illustrious event well-attended with eminent guests.