Peres Center for Peace & Innovation
In
my “previous life” I (Mindy) was a veterinary technician and I
had the privilege of working in the veterinary hospital of Yoni Peres –
the son
of our beloved late Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres. I also
had the
honor of meeting Shimon Peres face to face on several occasions and he
was a
truly lovely man. Larry and I were thrilled when we were invited to
perform at
the Peres Center for Peace
in
celebration of American Independence Day last month! What a beautiful
and
fascinating place – with an amazing front row view of the sea.
The
Israeli Innovation Center is the first and largest visitor's
center of its kind. It presents the incredible story of Israel, the
"innovation nation," showcases the diverse fields and people behind
Israeli innovation, and welcomes visitors from Israel and around the
world with
the aim of promoting a better future of prosperity and peace.
Shimon
Peres was a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and a man of action
and vision. From the early years of Israel’s establishment, he was
central in
its defense - from spearheading deterrence and defense capabilities and
developing the IDF, to establishing the Dimona reactor and Sorek
Nuclear
Research Center. He led Israel to become a global technology and
innovation
powerhouse. He founded the Peres Center for Peace and
Innovation in
1996 in order to develop and implement impactful and meaningful
programs with a
focus on promoting a prosperous Israel, nurturing and highlighting
Israeli
innovation, and paving the way for shared-living between all of
Israel's
citizens and lasting peace between Israel and its neighbors.
If
you are interested, you can find a brief but incredible biography
of this amazing man, by clicking on his image below.(And
it is presented very
nicely. Take a look.)