D.C.-based Israel Institute aims to foster cultural, academic ties with U.S.

01.03.2013                      19.Adar. 5773

Washington:

D.C.-based Israel Institute aims to foster cultural, academic ties with U.S.

Former Israeli ambassador to Washington, Prof. Itamar Rabinovich, to serve as president.

The Israel Institute, initially funded by the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, began operations last year and will support scholarships, teaching and research to advance the study of modern Israel, according to a news release….