Yeshiva University’s annual Hanukkah Dinner and Convocation, a cherished University tradition, will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at The Waldorf=Astoria.
Each year, we confer honorary degrees on outstanding members from the University community and beyond who have demonstrated committed leadership and dedication to education.
Froma Benerofe
Member, Board of Overseers
Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Communal Leader and Philanthropist
Roger W. Einiger
Member, Board of Overseers
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Communal Leader and Philanthropist
Tovah Feldshuh
Tony and Emmy nominated
Actress, Singer and
Playwright
Maurice Kanbar
Inventor, Entrepreneur,
Film Producer, Author and Philanthropist
Cantor Joseph Malovany
Cantor, Fifth Ave Synagogue
Distinguished Professor of Liturgical Music
Philip and Sarah Belz School of Music
Dr. Lawrence H. Summers
Director, National Economic Council
Assistant to President Barack Obama for Economic Policy
Program and Information
Convocation: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7 p.m.
The Waldorf=Astoria, New York City
Black tie
We invite you to join us on December 13. Contributions support scholarships and can be designated to the University’s school or college of your choice.
For more information, reservations and Scroll of Honor opportunities, select one of the links at left, or contact Robyn Hartman, Director of Special Events, Yeshiva University, at 212.960.5468 or Hanukkahdinner@yu.edu.