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| − | Harry L. Radzyner was appointed a director at the [[Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya]] (IDC) on its inception in 1994. According to the IDC Radyner 'was the first to respond to Prof. [[Uriel Reichman]]’s challenge to establish the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya. He was the first to contribute to IDC Herzliya in the days when it was merely a dream and a vacant army base.'<ref name="biog> According to the ''Jerusalem Post'', the center 'raised some $ 25 million in donations for its development budget' between 1994 and 1999. <ref name="Post">Michael S. Arnold 'Setting Private Standards' ''The Jerusalem Post'' October 15, 1999, Friday, Pg. 12</ref> Radzyner was amongst those who gave 'multimillion dollar gifts' who also included [[Ron Lauder]] and [[Ted Arison]]. All three 'have been recognized with schools at the IDC named in their honor', reported the Post.<ref name="Post"/> | + | Harry L. Radzyner was appointed a director at the [[Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya]] (IDC) on its inception in 1994. According to the IDC Radyner 'was the first to respond to Prof. [[Uriel Reichman]]’s challenge to establish the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya. He was the first to contribute to IDC Herzliya in the days when it was merely a dream and a vacant army base.'<ref name="biog>Harry L. Radzyner, [http://portal.idc.ac.il/en/schools/rris/about_idc/Pages/THESCHOOLS.aspx DR. Harry L. Radzyner], ''The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya'', Accessed 25-August-2009</ref>. According to the ''Jerusalem Post'', the center 'raised some $ 25 million in donations for its development budget' between 1994 and 1999. <ref name="Post">Michael S. Arnold 'Setting Private Standards' ''The Jerusalem Post'' October 15, 1999, Friday, Pg. 12</ref> Radzyner was amongst those who gave 'multimillion dollar gifts' who also included [[Ron Lauder]] and [[Ted Arison]]. All three 'have been recognized with schools at the IDC named in their honor', reported the Post.<ref name="Post"/> |
Radzyner has been a member of the IDC Herzliya Board of Directors 'since its inception' in 1994<ref name="biog"/> Radzyner was a recipient of an 'Honorary Fellowship of the Decade awards' in recognition of his 'initiative, leadership, volunteerism and philanthropy', according to a report in the ''Jerusalem Post''.<ref name="Post2">Greer Fay Cashman 'Business Scene', ''The Jerusalem Post'' May 31, 2005 Tuesday Pg. 18</ref> Others honoured were [[Shari Arison]], [[Ronald Lauder]], [[Itschak Shrem]] and [[Samuel Zell]]. The ceremony during the meeting of the International Mission of IDC Friends Associations is part of the IDC's tenth anniversary celebrations.<ref name="Post2"/> | Radzyner has been a member of the IDC Herzliya Board of Directors 'since its inception' in 1994<ref name="biog"/> Radzyner was a recipient of an 'Honorary Fellowship of the Decade awards' in recognition of his 'initiative, leadership, volunteerism and philanthropy', according to a report in the ''Jerusalem Post''.<ref name="Post2">Greer Fay Cashman 'Business Scene', ''The Jerusalem Post'' May 31, 2005 Tuesday Pg. 18</ref> Others honoured were [[Shari Arison]], [[Ronald Lauder]], [[Itschak Shrem]] and [[Samuel Zell]]. The ceremony during the meeting of the International Mission of IDC Friends Associations is part of the IDC's tenth anniversary celebrations.<ref name="Post2"/> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| − | Radzyner was, according to a biographical note posted on the website of the IDC, 'born to a distinguished Jewish family in Lodz, Poland. After the WW II he immigrated to the U.S. where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the City College of New York. Dr. Radzyner settled in Dusseldorf where he built one of the largest jewelry companies in Germany.'<ref name="biog" | + | Radzyner was, according to a biographical note posted on the website of the IDC, 'born to a distinguished Jewish family in Lodz, Poland. After the WW II he immigrated to the U.S. where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the City College of New York. Dr. Radzyner settled in Dusseldorf where he built one of the largest jewelry companies in Germany.'<ref name="biog"/> |
Radzyner 'founded the [[German Friends of the IDC]].'<ref name="biog"/> | Radzyner 'founded the [[German Friends of the IDC]].'<ref name="biog"/> | ||
Revision as of 10:10, 2 August 2012
Harry L. Radzyner was appointed a director at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC) on its inception in 1994. According to the IDC Radyner 'was the first to respond to Prof. Uriel Reichman’s challenge to establish the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya. He was the first to contribute to IDC Herzliya in the days when it was merely a dream and a vacant army base.'[1]. According to the Jerusalem Post, the center 'raised some $ 25 million in donations for its development budget' between 1994 and 1999. [2] Radzyner was amongst those who gave 'multimillion dollar gifts' who also included Ron Lauder and Ted Arison. All three 'have been recognized with schools at the IDC named in their honor', reported the Post.[2]
Radzyner has been a member of the IDC Herzliya Board of Directors 'since its inception' in 1994[1] Radzyner was a recipient of an 'Honorary Fellowship of the Decade awards' in recognition of his 'initiative, leadership, volunteerism and philanthropy', according to a report in the Jerusalem Post.[3] Others honoured were Shari Arison, Ronald Lauder, Itschak Shrem and Samuel Zell. The ceremony during the meeting of the International Mission of IDC Friends Associations is part of the IDC's tenth anniversary celebrations.[3]
Biography
Radzyner was, according to a biographical note posted on the website of the IDC, 'born to a distinguished Jewish family in Lodz, Poland. After the WW II he immigrated to the U.S. where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the City College of New York. Dr. Radzyner settled in Dusseldorf where he built one of the largest jewelry companies in Germany.'[1]
Radzyner 'founded the German Friends of the IDC.'[1]
According to the IDC 'Dr. Radzyner and his wife Helena are dedicated Zionists who are involved in Jewish affairs in Germany. He is on the board of various committees of the local Jewish community, B’nei Brith and Magbit. As an American citizen, he is active in the German-American Chamber of Commerce, as well as in theClub of Industry in Dusseldorf.'[1]
Affiliations
Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya | The Radzyner School of Law | German Friends of the IDC
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Harry L. Radzyner, DR. Harry L. Radzyner, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Accessed 25-August-2009
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michael S. Arnold 'Setting Private Standards' The Jerusalem Post October 15, 1999, Friday, Pg. 12
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Greer Fay Cashman 'Business Scene', The Jerusalem Post May 31, 2005 Tuesday Pg. 18
