November 23, 2003

As construction of the new Florence and Chafetz Hillel House at Boston University approached the half-way mark at the end of November, 200 students, alumni, supporters, faculty and other friends gathered to celebrate the achievement.

Naming-donor Irwin Chafetz (CAS'58) described how building BU's new 35,000 sq. ft. Hillel House "is probably the most important thing (he has) ever done" in a long and successful career of business and philanthropic ventures. Chafetz also praised the untiring generosity of his fellow naming-donor, Leonard Florence (SMG'54), whom he credited with originally involving him in the project.

Following a brief ceremony at the construction site, a brunch with live jazz was held inside the current Hillel House. A banner that will be interred in a time-capsule in the new building, was also signed by everyone present. The Florence and Chafetz Hillel House will open its doors in September 2004.

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