There are three ways to support the Borns Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University: become a member of the Friends program; make a donation in your name, that of a loved-one, or in memory of someone; or endow a scholarship, faculty position or program.
Friends of the Borns Jewish Studies Program
The Borns Jewish Studies Program has been able to flourish because of the support of community members who recognize the value of scholarly inquiry and public education. Many of these supporters have elected to join the Friends of the Borns Jewish Studies Program, one of the largest support groups at Indiana University. The contributions of Friends provide student scholarships, subsidize public lectures and other special programs, and support the costs of scholarly research and conferences.
We offer Friends a 20% discount on books from Indiana University Press, one of the leading academic publishers in the field of Jewish Studies.
Become a Friend
Become a member of Friends of the Borns Jewish Studies Program
Thanks to state and federal tax laws, your gift to the Indiana University Foundation for Indiana University's Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program can qualify for certain tax deductions. Please consult your tax advisor for specific information and details.
Endowment Opportunities
The program is in particular need of funding to support undergraduate student scholarships which can have a life-changing impact by encouraging students to make Jewish Studies part of their college education.
For a limited time, a gift of $50,000 or more for scholarships may qualify for a university matching program that will greatly enhance its impact. A gift may also provide significant tax savings. Please consult your tax advisor.
Make a donation
Form for making a donation from you,
in memory of someone or in honor of someone.
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For more information
about how to join the Friends group or endow a scholarship, please contact:
Professor Steve Weitzman, Director
Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program
Indiana University
Goodbody Hall 326, 1011 E. Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-855-04153 (phone)
812-855-4314 (fax)
Email: sweitzma@indiana.edu
JSP Advisory Board
The Borns JSP benefits from the leadership and counsel of an outstanding Executive Committee and Advisory Board drawn from community members in Indiana and supporters of IU from around the country. These committed people, led by Advisory Board president Dr. Mark Pescovitz and vice president Dr. Peter Cahn, have been crucial for the program’s success, raising funds for six endowed Chairs—a singular accomplishment—along with student scholarships and fellowships, endowed lectureships, programs, and academic initiatives. They are an extraordinary group, enormously talented and deeply committed to education and Jewish culture. We are very grateful to our members for their time and commitment to the program and its students.
Executive Committee
Robert Borns Indianapolis
Dr. Ruth Feinberg Indianapolis
Leonard Goldstein Fort Wayne
Bobbi Kroot Columbus, IN
Andrew Mallor Bloomington
Louis Mervis Danville, IL
Sybil Mervis Danville, IL
Advisory Board
Lawrence Adelman Fort Wayne
Steven Ancel Carmel, IN
Nancy Bate Carmel, IN
Sandra Borns Indianapolis
Dr. Peter Cahn Indianapolis
Susan Cahn Indianapolis
Dr. Alice Ginott Cohn New York
Theodore Cohn New York
Claudette Einhorn Indianapolis
Benjamin Eisbart Fort Wayne
Irving Glazer Indianapolis
June Herman Indianapolis
Francine Hurwitz Indianapolis
Dr. Louis Lemberger Carmel, IN
Flo Mary Mantel Indianapolis
Ilene New Granger, IN
Jeffrey New Granger, IN
Gale Nichols Bloomington
Dorit Paul Indianapolis
Professor Eloise Paul Indianapolis
Gerald Paul Indianapolis
Dr. Mark Pescovitz Carmel, IN
Dr. Ora Pescovitz Carmel, IN
A John Rose Bloomington
Judith Rose Bloomington
Martin Schwartz Muncie
Norman Sider Indianapolis
Sidney Tuchman Indianapolis
Sally Zweig Indianapolis
Honorary Board
Eugene Bate Carmel, IN
Alice Berkowitz Indianapolis
Edward Dobrow Muncie
Betty Fleck Marion, IN
Janice Goodman Highland Park, IL
Henry Levinsky Northbrook, IL
Judy Liff-Barker Nashville, TN
Sidney Mishkin Indianapolis
Frank Newman Indianapolis
Jack Schuster Del Mar, CA
Harry Sebel Dallas, TX
Robert Walters Fort Wayne
