[November 02, 2011]

American Friends of Rabin Medical Center Host 13th Annual Gala to Benefit New 54,000 Square Foot Emergency and Trauma Center in Israel

On November 13, 2011, the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center are hosting their annual black tie gala event, this year culminating in a display of "The Best of New York Meets the Best of Israel" at Cipriani 42^nd Street in New York City. Over 700 people will be in attendance, including diplomats, civic, business, medical and philanthropic leaders of their respective industries.

This special evening will honor both Eli Hurvitz and Teva Pharmaceuticals, focusing on the demonstrated global leadership of each. Mr. Hurvitz provided 57 years of visionary leadership to Teva, serving as Chairman of the Board as well as providing 25 years of service as Teva's President and CEO. During this time, Teva became the largest pharmaceutical company in Israel and a global leader in pharmaceuticals.

On this exciting night, Master of Ceremonies, Charlie Rose, will interview Mortimer B. Zuckerman, Chairman of Boston Properties, Publisher of New York Daily News and Editor-in-Chief of US News & World Report. The dinner menu will feature mouth-watering dishes from Guest Chefs, Todd English and Anthony Susi, while the audience enjoys a Broadway performance and entertainment by the Steve Ash Jazz Ensemble. /p>

This is sure to be an unforgettable evening and one that you will certainly not want to miss. For more information, event updates, or to reserve tickets online please visit www.afrmc.org, email [email protected], or call 212-279-2522. A portion of all tickets are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Proceeds from the gala benefit a new 54,000 square feet Emergency and Trauma Center at Rabin Medical Center, scheduled to open in 2013.

About American Friends of Rabin Medical Center and Rabin Medical Center:

American Friends Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC) is committed to helping Rabin Medical Center fulfill its mission and, on its behalf, obtains contributions so that it may remodel and refurbish its facilities with the most advanced technology and equipment. AFRMC encourages individual, family, and institutional commitment to the hospital; publicly promotes the hospital; arranges visitations; creates joint ventures with other medical establishments; and raises funds through a variety of programmatic efforts. AFRMC welcomes the support and involvement of all caring people.

Rabin Medical Center (RMC), Israel's largest medical institution, established by the merger of the Beilinson and Golda-HaSharon Hospitals, is committed to excellence in patient care, medical research and education. Affiliated with the Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine, RMC is a tertiary facility serving as a referral center for patients throughout the country and the Middle East. With close to 1,000,000 patient visits, 35,000 surgical procedures and 8,700 births every year, its outstanding staff, numbering 4,200, strives to offer state-of-the-art medicine - combining the use of the most advanced equipment and technologies with humane and compassionate care.

RMC is dedicated to the legacy of its namesake, the late Prime-Minister Itzhak Rabin - Commitment to Excellence.

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