The Avi Chai Foundation is a private foundation endowed in 1984 by Zalman Bernstein , a well-known successful investor and founder of Sanford Bernstein . Zalman Bernstein became a Modern Orthodox Baal teshuva (a returnee to Orthodox observance) who wished to further the cause of outreach to alienated and assimilated Jews worldwide. Avi Chai allocates resources in the United States and in Israel. Until 2003, Avi Chai functioned in Russia and other former Soviet Union countries.
5-576: The foundation is preparing to spend-down its remaining endowment by 2020. As of 2010, the endowment had a value of $ 600 million. Established by the AVI CHAI Foundation in 2007, Beit Avi Chai is housed, purpose-built facility located at 44 King George Street in Jerusalem , Israel and serves as a hub for the creation, development and expression of Jewish texts and ideas. Avi Chai's Board has included : This article about
10-685: A subject related to a Jewish organization is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Beit Avi Chai Beit Avi Chai ( Hebrew : בית אבי חי ) is a cultural center and Art gallery located in Jerusalem , Israel . It was established by the Avi Chai Foundation to promote Jewish-Israeli culture, creativity, and identity. The center is renowned for its diverse array of artistic performances, academic lectures, public events, Podcasts, Web series and visual art exhibitions, which reflect various perspectives on Jewish life, thought, and contemporary Israeli society. Beit Avi Chai
15-530: A wide range of cultural forms, including: Film screenings, Theater performances, musical concerts, Lectures, panel discussions, and workshops focusing on Jewish history, philosophy, literature, and social issues. In addition to its physical space, Its website provides access to recorded lectures, concerts, cultural events, and online courses and digital resources for educators and students interested in Jewish studies. Since 2012, Dr. David Rozenson has served as
20-510: Was designed by Ada Karmi-Melamede , recipient of the Israel Prize for Architecture. Its modern design, featuring clean lines and open spaces, reflects the center's innovative approach to Jewish culture, blending tradition with contemporary artistic and intellectual expression. Beit Avi Chai serves as a platform for dialogue and interaction between diverse segments of Israeli society and the global Jewish community. Its programming covers
25-630: Was founded in 2007 with the support of the Avi Chai Foundation, which focuses on fostering Jewish commitment and continuity. The foundation, active in Israel, United States , and the former Soviet Union , was established by philanthropist Zalman Bernstein to encourage Jewish learning and cultural engagement through various educational and artistic initiatives. The Jerusalem center is the foundation’s flagship project in Israel. The building, located on King George Street in central Jerusalem,
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