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The people behind the science
Our Donors

For more than 80 years, Weizmann scientists have been dreaming of a better world, and donor support has fueled their research every step of the way.

In 2019, the Weizmann Institute of Science was ranked 2nd in Nature’s international roster of the world’s top 200 research institutions measuring the impact of science on society, the only institute outside the US to make the top 10 list. Weizmann Canada’s committed and passionate donors enable our scientists to fly—all the way to top of the charts.

Canadian support continues to fuel ground-breaking science and leave a lasting impression on the Weizmann Institute campus.
  • Murray Koffler was the first Chair of Weizmann Canada and a driving force in building the organization. The Koffler Accelerator of the Canada Centre of Nuclear Physics, is not only an iconic landmark of the Weizmann Institute but of Israel. Learn More >
  • Thanks to the Sherman family, a potential therapy for ALS developed from the work of Weizmann scientists is set to move to the clinical stage right here in Canada through a collaboration between McGill University and the Weizmann Institute of Science. Learn More >
  • Stan and Ellen Magidson started the Calgary Chapter and have played a significant role promoting science education and science literacy in Western Canada, as well as garnering support for International Summer Science Institute student scholarships at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
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Donor Stories
Donor Spotlights
As a longtime member of the Weizmann Canada community and the Weizmann Institute of Science’s International Board, Dr. Dan Andreae has always been on the lookout...
Donor Spotlights
Vancouver Chapter member, Anja Haman discusses her passion for neuroscience, the progress being made on our understanding of the brain and getting to meet Weizmann scientists
Donor Spotlights
Toronto chapter member, Susan Kellner, discusses how she first got involved with the Weizmann community and her interest in getting youth curious about science. In this...
Donor Spotlights
Passionate about how science can make a difference in our world, Sam Znaimerm, Weizmann Canada donor and volunteer reflects on getting involved with the Weizmann community...
News From The Institute | Donor Spotlights
Celebrating their first wedding anniversary, Weizmann League members Laurent Aflalo and Amanda Walsh look back at the Weizmann event at which they met and share why...
Legacy Giving | Donor Spotlights
Weizmann Institute testamentary donor Sharen Werk’s obituary describes her as “a most remarkable, independent, well respected, and perpetually optimistic lady who brought joy and comfort to...
Valeria Rosenbloom and the late Mike Rosenbloom (z”l)
Press Release | News From The Institute | Donor Spotlights
Focused on how the brain enriches our lives, the investment will establish the Mike and Valeria Rosenbloom Center for Research on Positive Neuroscience
Donor Spotlights
As a former participant of Weizmann’s International Physics tournament and the Dr. Bessie F. Lawrence International Summer Science Institute, Shawn Bramson reflects on those experiences and...
Press Release | News From The Institute | Donor Spotlights
This donation — among the largest of its kind for the Foundation — will establish The Azrieli Institute for Brain and Neural Sciences at The Weizmann...