Soraya Nazarian's Sculpture Joins Hebrew University of Jerusalem Collection
What happened
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem received a gifted sculpture titled 'Wings,' which is currently displayed on the Mount Scopus campus overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem. This donation followed the 17th Annual Bel Air Affaire, which successfully raised over $2.6 million to support student scholarships at the university. The event honored Soraya Sarah Nazarian, whose generosity helped provide a brighter future for HU students.
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Why it matters
The successful fundraising drive provides a significant financial injection into the university's educational programs. The gifted sculpture adds to the university's collection and is displayed prominently on the campus.
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Who's involved
- Hebrew University of JerusalemIsraeli university in Jerusalem that received the sculpture and benefited from the fundraising.
- Sharon NazarianArtist and philanthropist whose sculpture was gifted to the university and who was honored at the fundraising event.
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The entities involved
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Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Israeli university in Jerusalem
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Jerusalem
city in the Middle East, holy to the three Abrahamic religions
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