Beersheba Honors Seven Citizens and Philanthropist Sylvan Adams
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Beersheba's municipality honored seven citizens and philanthropist Sylvan Adams for their contributions to the city and the Negev region. The "Yakir Ha'ir" awards recognized individuals in education, health, culture, and community service, including Prof. Shlomi Kodesh and Prof. Mayor Rubi Danilovich praised the honorees, emphasizing the importance of people in a city's strength and expressing hope for the Negev's future.
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- Beersheba honored seven citizens and philanthropist Sylvan Adams for their contributions.
- Sylvan Adams received a special lifetime achievement award for his work in the Negev.
- Awardees included former municipal officials, an IDF veteran, and healthcare professionals.
- Prof. Shlomi Kodesh and Prof.
- Mayor Rubi Danilovich highlighted the importance of citizens' impact on the city.
The awards recognized individuals who have significantly contributed to the city's development and community. Sylvan Adams, president of the World Jewish Congress's Israel region, was honored for his Zionist work and contributions to strengthening the Negev region, health, and academia.
The seven "Yakir Ha'ir" (Citizen of the Year) awardees represent diverse contributions in education, health, culture, and community service. Among them were Abishag Avtobi, a former 24-year municipal manager; Shlomo Biton, an IDF veteran and founder of "Massage Unit" supporting soldiers and the sick; Asher Greenbaum, chairman of Friends of Soroka, the Beersheba Theater, and the city's Chess Club; Victor Drenbaum, an educator and founder of the city's accordion orchestras; Elisa Zheludkov, former head of the municipal absorption department; Prof. Dan Schwartzfuchs, director of the emergency medicine department at Soroka, who led triage efforts during the October 7th events and the subsequent war.
Mayor Rubi Danilovich, addressing the attendees, stated that a city's true strength is measured by its people and the impact they have on others' lives. He thanked the awardees and Sylvan Adams for their work, expressing optimism that the Negev, fueled by hope and faith, will become the new Israeli dream, representing an opportunity being built together.