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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>>

2009 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award

The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award took place on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Ramapo College. Top awards were given to Angelica Mercado of North Bergen, Kevin J. Williams of Maywood and Bea Napier of Washington Township, NJ. 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 Jerusalem, Haifa and Tel Aviv. Highlights included the dedication of Santiago Calatrava’s Obelisk sculpture at the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion’s 85th Anniversary celebration, the Reut Institute’s Israel 15 Conference and a visit to Ono Academic College. More>>>

Sculpture Dedicated to Russell Berrie in Israel

World class architect, Santiago Calatrava, unveiled his latest sculpture, "The Obelisk" on June 2, 2009 at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. More>>