Thursday June 3-4, 2010
Nabucco at Massada. A unique, once in a lifetime opportunity to attend Nabucco, Verdi's "Jewish" Opera, amidst the spectacular desert beauty of Massada. Special packages for the concert, lodging and additional program are still available but going fast!
Sunday June 6, 2010
Convocation at Mount Scopus. Awarding of doctorates as well as honorary degrees and doctorates at the Rothberg Amphitheatre as the sun sets majestically over the Judean hills.
Monday June 7, 2010
Spectacular light and sound celebration at the David Citadel Museum along the walls of Jerusalem's old city – in the presence of the Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat.
Wednesday June 9, 2009
Closing party with our students at the Scopus Student Village. Those who attended this party in the past can attest to what a special experience it is.
Throughout the week: GENESIS: Origins of the Universe and Humankind -- a series of lectures, seminars and panel discussions reflecting the breadth of Hebrew University expertise -- from Jewish studies to astrophysics, archeology to medicine, art history to anthropology - we will explore the origins of the universe and mankind. Where did we come from – and where are we going?
… and of course, celebrations and ceremonies to honor donors & friends as well as new programs and facilities, interaction with Israel's finest scholars, working plenary sessions and committee meetings, and more…
