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To: jeevacation©gmaitcompeevacation©gmail.corni From: AFHU Sent Mon 6/17/2013 6:40:58 PM Subject: Hear Barbra Streisand accept her Honorary Doctorate from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Tide: AFHU EMAIL 'I wish the world were more like the hallways of the Hebrew University,' says Barbra Streisand Legendary singer, actress and philanthropist receives honorary doctorate from the Hebrew University Jerusalem Legendary American actress, director, singer, producer, composer, philanthropist and activist Barbra Streisa received an honorary doctor of philosophy degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem today. T ceremony took place at 4 p.m. on the Mount Scopus campus, during the 76th Hebrew University Internatiot Board of Governors Meetir ollowing welcomes from the Chairman of the Hebn University's Board of Governors, Mr. Michael Federmann, and Prof. Menahem Ben-Sasson, the Hebn University's president, the honorary doctorate was presented to Ms. Streisand in recognition of her profession achievements, outstanding humanitarianism, leadership in the realm of human and civil rights, and dedication Israel and the Jewish peop An audio recording of Ms. Streisand's comments is available to news organizations http://bitly/hebrewu_streisand. It is not intended for rebroadca EFTA_R1_00453103 EFTA01970805  In her comments after receiving the award, Ms. Streisand said, "For close to 30 years, I've had a de connection to the Hebrew University. It's not only home to a diverse population of some of Israel's best a brightest students, but it also houses the Emanuel Streisand Building for Jewish Studie: In 1984 Ms. Streisand established the Emanuel Streisand Building in memory of her beloved father, whom s praised at the time as "a teacher, scholar and religious man who devoted himself to education "I think he would be very proud to know that this esteemed institution is honoring his daughter," she said toch Streisand said it made her happy to read in the newspaper that more women than men graduated witl doctorate at the Hebrew University's Convocation last nigl "One of the things I've always admired about this university is the fact that here, women and men, Jews a Arabs, Christians and Muslims, native-born and immigrants, sit together in classes, share the same cafeteria learn from the same professors, and dream together of a good and meaningful life," she sa "I wish the word were more like the hallways of the Hebrew University," she adds treisand condemned manifestations of exclusion of women Israel, saying, "I realize it's not easy to fully grasp the dynamics of what happens in a foreign land. Israel and t United States have much in common: Two great and noble countries, each with problems of course, but alwa striving to shine as a beacon of hope. So it's distressing to hear about women in Israel being forced to sit at t back of a bus, or when we hear about Women of the Wall having metal chairs hurled at them when they au= to peacefully pray, or when women are banned from singing in public ceremonies. But I'm also pleased to re that things are changing here. Repairs are being made and that's very goof Streisand also complimented the debut speech of new Member of Knesset Dr. Ruth Calderon and said tt Calderon's speech served as an example of secular-religious dialogue through which people and countries c come togeth' She concluded by quoting Albert Einstein, one of the founders of the Hebrew University: "Example isn't anott way to teach, it's the only way to tad At the conclusion of the ceremony, a member of the audience called out, "We love you, Barbra!" When Hebn University President Prof. Menahem Ben-Sasson pointed out that with her honorary doctorate she is now "I Streisand," the audience member shouted back, "We love you, Dr. Streisanc EFTA_R1_00453104 EFTA01970806  After the event, Streisand toured the Mount Scopus campus and visited the building named for her father. S also met with a number of scholars and students from the university, and among other things discussed the stat of worm Ms. Streisand has been long admired for her civic activism and philanthropic leadership. Her commitment reflected in the work of The Streisand Foundation, which is dedicated to fostering women's equality and heal: protecting human and civil rights, advancing the needs of at-risk children in society and preserving t environment. She often donates the proceeds from her performances on behalf of important cause AFHU. One Battery Park Plaza, 25th Floor, New York, NY 100O4 800-567-AFHU I www.afhu.orn I info@,afhu.orq AFHU is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization. Click to view this email in a browser If you no longer wish to receive these emails. please reply to this message with 'Unsubscnbe* in the subject line or simply click on the following ink: Unsubsciibe AFHU One Battery Park Plaza 25th Floor New York. New York 10004 US Read the Yerticaiaesponse marketing policy. EFTA_R1_00453105 EFTA01970807