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URL:https://www.wjcouncil.org/events/jccmw-film-screening-who-are-the-marc
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SUMMARY:JCCMW - Film Screening: Who are the Marcuses?
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a film screening and talkback
 in our Bendheim Performing Arts Center with Doug Seserman\, CEO of
 Americans for Ben Gurion University.\n\nThis documentary uncovers the story
 of a mysterious Long Island Jewish couple whose half-a-billion-dollar gift
 to Israel\, the largest single gift in the state’s history\, inspires
 peace and climate action through water tech. The film weaves together the
 life stories of Lottie and Howard Marcus\, Holocaust refugees leading a
 quiet life in a San Diego apartment. Astonishingly\, they chose to bequeath
 their substantial wealth to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev to advance
 the study of water management and contribute to regional conflict
 resolution in Israel.\n\nThe Marcuses’ story goes beyond philanthropy\,
 revealing how their generosity stemmed from gratitude for life itself.
 Featuring insights from figures like Warren Buffett\, Israeli President
 Yitzhak Herzog\, historian Daniel Gordis\, bestselling philosopher Micah
 Goodman\, E. Randol Schoenberg\, and author and activist Seth M. Siegel\,
 the film highlights the profound impact of the couple’s extraordinary
 gift.\n\nJoin us before the screening for a special Tu
 B’Shevat reception with Negev wine and cheese sponsored by Americans for
 Ben-Gurion University.\n\nCost: $10 per person\n\n6:00–6:45 PM:
 Reception\n7:00–8:30 PM: Film Screening and Q&amp\;A\n\nAbout the
 Presenter\n\nDoug Seserman is the CEO of Americans for Ben-Gurion
 University (A4BGU) and is known for his creative business vision. He joined
 A4BGU in 2017 after leading JEWISHcolorado for over 15 years\, where he
 helped Colorado pass anti-BDS legislation. Named one of the World’s 50
 Most Influential Jews by the Jerusalem Post in 2023\, Doug has also been
 honored with the 2017 Gold Stevie Nonprofit Executive of the Year award and
 was listed in the Forward 50 for reimagining Jewish Federation
 operations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Film
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