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The Russell Berrie Foundation carries on the values and passions of the late Russell Berrie, through promoting the continuity of the Jewish people, fostering religious understanding and pluralism, supporting advances in diabetes and humanistic medical care, celebrating unsung heroes and elevating the profession of sales. Read More>>

Bar Ilan University opened the doors to its new medical school in Tzfat
The Berrie Foundation has approved a grant for the purpose of building the initial campus of the new Faculty of Medicine, referred to as Site 1. Site 1 opened its doors in October 2011 providing education and research opportunities to students and faculty and improving health care quality and access to communities in the north of Israel More>>

2011 Russ Berrie Award for Making a Difference

The Russ Berrie Award for Making a Difference Celebrated it's 15th Anniversary on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Ramapo College. More>>

Russell Berrie Foundation Trustees Travel to Israel

The Trustees of the Russell Berrie Foundation recently traveled to Israel for 10 days. Their trip included visits to Tsaft and the Galil region, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Highlights included the dedication opening ceremony of the Bar Ilan Medical Campus More>>>