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American Friends Of Israel

By American Friends of the Open University of Israel

American Friends of the Open University of Israel, Inc. (AFOUI) was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1981 to build awareness of the Open University of Israel (OUI) in the United States and raise funds in order to provide grants to OUI to support the students, faculty, and growth initiatives of the OUI. We invite you to join us in our life-changing mission to further the goals of the OUI, a pioneer and cutting-edge leader in distance learning, dedicated to educating all those who would otherwise be denied a university education and to perpetuating the academic and intellectual
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Exploring the Mind of Ilya Sutskever: Co-founder and Chief Scientist at OpenAI, and the Creator Behind ChatGPT

American Friends Of IsraelSep 10, 2023

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Exploring the Mind of Ilya Sutskever: Co-founder and Chief Scientist at OpenAI, and the Creator Behind ChatGPT

Exploring the Mind of Ilya Sutskever: Co-founder and Chief Scientist at OpenAI, and the Creator Behind ChatGPT

In this captivating episode, we delve into the extraordinary academic journey of Ilya Sutskever, the co-founder and Chief Scientist at OpenAI, and the brilliant mind behind ChatGPT. Our conversation begins with his educational foundation at the Open University of Israel, where his passion for artificial intelligence first took root.

Join us as we uncover the remarkable insights and experiences that have shaped Ilya's career in AI, from his early days at Open University to his groundbreaking work at OpenAI. Discover the exciting world of cutting-edge research, innovation, and the future of AI, all in the words of one of the industry's foremost visionaries.

Co-hosted by Shay Solomon, Business Development and Marketing Director at Check Point Software Technologies, and Prof. Elishai Ezra Tsur, the principal investigator of the Neuro & Biomorphic Engineering Lab (NBEL-lab.com)



Sep 10, 202351:13
The State of Global Jewish Affairs. A Conversation with Malcolm Hoenlein, Renowned Jewish Leader

The State of Global Jewish Affairs. A Conversation with Malcolm Hoenlein, Renowned Jewish Leader

Hosted by Eran Broshy, Chairman of AFOUI

The Hon. Malcom Hoenlein and AFOUI Chairman Eran Broshy will discuss Anti- Semitism, Israel and the situation in the Middle East.

Malcolm Hoenlein has been the executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations since June 1986. He is the founding executive director of the Greater New York Conference on Soviet Jewry and the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York.

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

American Friends of the Open University of Israel, Inc. (AFOUI) was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1981 to build awareness of the Open University of Israel (OUI) in the United States and raise funds in order to provide grants to OUI to support the students, faculty, and growth initiatives of the OUI. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you - our sponsors, donors, friends, and colleagues.  Your vital support is the foundation upon which the successes of the OUI have been built and upon which all its future achievements depend. We invite you to join us in our life-changing mission to further the goals of the OUI, a pioneer and cutting-edge leader in distance learning, dedicated to educating all those who would otherwise be denied a university education and to perpetuating the academic and intellectual traditions of the Jewish people.

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

Sep 26, 202255:33
A Conversation with Adam Milstein, Israeli-American Philanthropist and Community Leader

A Conversation with Adam Milstein, Israeli-American Philanthropist and Community Leader

Adam Milstein is an Israeli-American real estate investor, lobbyist and philanthropist. He is a managing partner of Hager Pacific Properties. In 2000, Milstein and his wife Gila founded the Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation. He is a co-founder of the Israeli-American Council, where he currently serves as chairman of the board. Both organizations support Israeli-American and Jewish-American identity and support of Israel.

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

American Friends of the Open University of Israel, Inc. (AFOUI) was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1981 to build awareness of the Open University of Israel (OUI) in the United States and raise funds in order to provide grants to OUI to support the students, faculty, and growth initiatives of the OUI. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you - our sponsors, donors, friends, and colleagues.  Your vital support is the foundation upon which the successes of the OUI have been built and upon which all its future achievements depend. We invite you to join us in our life-changing mission to further the goals of the OUI, a pioneer and cutting-edge leader in distance learning, dedicated to educating all those who would otherwise be denied a university education and to perpetuating the academic and intellectual traditions of the Jewish people.

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

Sep 26, 202246:17
Learn about Israel's best kept secret, an interview in enlace judio méxico

Learn about Israel's best kept secret, an interview in enlace judio méxico

Israel's best kept secret by Eran Broshy Chairman of the American Friend of the Open University of Israel. Interview in enlace judio méxico  

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

American Friends of the Open University of Israel, Inc. (AFOUI) was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1981 to build awareness of the Open University of Israel (OUI) in the United States and raise funds in order to provide grants to OUI to support the students, faculty, and growth initiatives of the OUI. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you - our sponsors, donors, friends, and colleagues.  Your vital support is the foundation upon which the successes of the OUI have been built and upon which all its future achievements depend. We invite you to join us in our life-changing mission to further the goals of the OUI, a pioneer and cutting-edge leader in distance learning, dedicated to educating all those who would otherwise be denied a university education and to perpetuating the academic and intellectual traditions of the Jewish people.

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

Jun 02, 202223:55
Science and Innovation in Israel: Past, Present and Future by Prof. Ruth Arnon

Science and Innovation in Israel: Past, Present and Future by Prof. Ruth Arnon

An interesting episode with prof. ruth arnon, renowned immunologist and Eran Broshy Chairman of the American Friend of the Open University of Israel. Science and innovation in Israel: past, present, and future. Ruth Arnon is an Israeli biochemist and codeveloper of the multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone. She is currently the Paul Ehrlich Professor of Immunology at the Weizmann Institute of Science, where she is researching anti-cancer and influenza vaccinations.  


We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

American Friends of the Open University of Israel, Inc. (AFOUI) was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1981 to build awareness of the Open University of Israel (OUI) in the United States and raise funds in order to provide grants to OUI to support the students, faculty, and growth initiatives of the OUI. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you - our sponsors, donors, friends, and colleagues.  Your vital support is the foundation upon which the successes of the OUI have been built and upon which all its future achievements depend. We invite you to join us in our life-changing mission to further the goals of the OUI, a pioneer and cutting-edge leader in distance learning, dedicated to educating all those who would otherwise be denied a university education and to perpetuating the academic and intellectual traditions of the Jewish people.

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

May 31, 202255:04
In pursuit of Global Justice: A conversation with the Hon. Irwin Cotler

In pursuit of Global Justice: A conversation with the Hon. Irwin Cotler

A breathtaking episode with hon. irwin cotler, global human rights leader — in pursuit of global justice  and Eran Broshy Chairman of the American Friend of the Open University of Israel. Irwin Cotler, PC, OC, OQ (born May 8, 1940) is a retired Canadian politician who was Member of Parliament for Mount Royal from 1999 to 2015. He served as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada from 2003 until the Liberal government of Paul Martin lost power following the 2006 federal election. He was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada in a by-election in November 1999, winning 92% of votes ca ] 


We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

American Friends of the Open University of Israel, Inc. (AFOUI) was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1981 to build awareness of the Open University of Israel (OUI) in the United States and raise funds in order to provide grants to OUI to support the students, faculty, and growth initiatives of the OUI. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you - our sponsors, donors, friends, and colleagues.  Your vital support is the foundation upon which the successes of the OUI have been built and upon which all its future achievements depend. We invite you to join us in our life-changing mission to further the goals of the OUI, a pioneer and cutting-edge leader in distance learning, dedicated to educating all those who would otherwise be denied a university education and to perpetuating the academic and intellectual traditions of the Jewish people.

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

May 31, 202258:07
Israel and the middle east in the age of covid: the shifting political landscape by Former US Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk

Israel and the middle east in the age of covid: the shifting political landscape by Former US Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk

A rare episode with Former US  Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk and Eran Broshy Chairman of the American Friend of the Open University of Israel. Israel and the middle east in the age of covid:  the shifting political landscape.  Martin Sean Indyk (born July 1, 1951) is a diplomat and foreign relations analyst with expertise in the Middle East. He was a distinguished fellow in International Diplomacy and later executive vice president at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C from 2001-2018.[1] He took leave from the Brookings Institution to serve as the U.S. Special Envoy for Israeli–Palestinian Negotiations from 2013 to 2014. He is currently a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.


We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

American Friends of the Open University of Israel, Inc. (AFOUI) was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1981 to build awareness of the Open University of Israel (OUI) in the United States and raise funds in order to provide grants to OUI to support the students, faculty, and growth initiatives of the OUI. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you - our sponsors, donors, friends, and colleagues.  Your vital support is the foundation upon which the successes of the OUI have been built and upon which all its future achievements depend. We invite you to join us in our life-changing mission to further the goals of the OUI, a pioneer and cutting-edge leader in distance learning, dedicated to educating all those who would otherwise be denied a university education and to perpetuating the academic and intellectual traditions of the Jewish people.

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

May 29, 202259:42
Socio Economic Lens on Israel by Eli Lev Former Ambassador of Israel , OECD, Paris

Socio Economic Lens on Israel by Eli Lev Former Ambassador of Israel , OECD, Paris

A fascinating episode with Eli Lev Former Ambassador of Israel , OECD, Paris  and Eran Broshy Chairman of the American Friend of the Open University of Israel about Socio Economic Lens on Israel. 


We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

American Friends of the Open University of Israel, Inc. (AFOUI) was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1981 to build awareness of the Open University of Israel (OUI) in the United States and raise funds in order to provide grants to OUI to support the students, faculty, and growth initiatives of the OUI. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you - our sponsors, donors, friends, and colleagues.  Your vital support is the foundation upon which the successes of the OUI have been built and upon which all its future achievements depend. We invite you to join us in our life-changing mission to further the goals of the OUI, a pioneer and cutting-edge leader in distance learning, dedicated to educating all those who would otherwise be denied a university education and to perpetuating the academic and intellectual traditions of the Jewish people.

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

May 29, 202201:00:11
Cyber Threats and Opportunities by Aviram Atzaba , Executive Director Strategy & International Cooperation at Israel National Cyber Directorate

Cyber Threats and Opportunities by Aviram Atzaba , Executive Director Strategy & International Cooperation at Israel National Cyber Directorate

A unique episode with Aviram Atzaba , Executive Director Strategy & International Cooperation at Israel National Cyber Directorate - cyber israel and Eran Broshy Chairman of the American Friend of the Open University of Israel . Discussing israel’s rise to a global cyber powerhouse, and israel’s emerging civil and military cyber threats and opportunities. 

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

American Friends of the Open University of Israel, Inc. (AFOUI) was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1981 to build awareness of the Open University of Israel (OUI) in the United States and raise funds in order to provide grants to OUI to support the students, faculty, and growth initiatives of the OUI. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you - our sponsors, donors, friends, and colleagues.  Your vital support is the foundation upon which the successes of the OUI have been built and upon which all its future achievements depend. We invite you to join us in our life-changing mission to further the goals of the OUI, a pioneer and cutting-edge leader in distance learning, dedicated to educating all those who would otherwise be denied a university education and to perpetuating the academic and intellectual traditions of the Jewish people.

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

May 26, 202201:06:08
Israel and the New Middle East Realities by maj. gen. Eitan Ben Eliyahu, former commander of the israeli air force

Israel and the New Middle East Realities by maj. gen. Eitan Ben Eliyahu, former commander of the israeli air force

A fascinating episode with Maj. gen. Eitan Ben Eliyahu, former commander of the Israeli air force and Eran Broshy Chairman of the American Friend of the Open University of Israel -Israel and the new middle east realities. Eitan Ben Eliyahu (born 1944) is a retired major general in the Israel Defense Forces and was the Commander of the Israeli Air Force (IAF)  

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

American Friends of the Open University of Israel, Inc. (AFOUI) was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1981 to build awareness of the Open University of Israel (OUI) in the United States and raise funds in order to provide grants to OUI to support the students, faculty, and growth initiatives of the OUI. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you - our sponsors, donors, friends, and colleagues.  Your vital support is the foundation upon which the successes of the OUI have been built and upon which all its future achievements depend. We invite you to join us in our life-changing mission to further the goals of the OUI, a pioneer and cutting-edge leader in distance learning, dedicated to educating all those who would otherwise be denied a university education and to perpetuating the academic and intellectual traditions of the Jewish people.

We would appreciate your help in supporting the American Friends of The Open University of Israel - www.afoui.org

May 25, 202201:23:10