In Memoriam

1908
-
1993

Chaim Leib
Pekeris

Chaim Leib Pekeris was born in Alytus A, Lithuania on June 15, 1908. His father, Samuel, owned and operated a bakery. His mother, Haaya (née Rievel) was an intellectual lady and propelled Pekeris to excel. The family home was located at 4 Murkiness Street, near the corner with Ozapavitz Street. His older brother died at birth, a very sad event that led his parents to select the name Chaim, meanin...

1911
-
1993

Joseph
Gillis

 

link to  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Gillis

  • One of the founders of 2 faculties (ours+Science Teaching)
  •  started the Israel Math Ollympiad (now called in his name)
  • advised Achi Brandt
1935
-
2004

Shimon
Even

Shimon Even was born in Israel on June 15th, 1935. He died on May 1st, 2004.
In addition to his pioneering research contributions (most notably to Graph Algorithms and Cryptography), Shimon is known for having been a highly influential educator. He played a major role in establishing computer science education in Israel (e.g., at the Weizmann Institute and the Technion). 

He served as a s...

1961
-
2008

Oded
Schramm

Oded Schramm was uniquely creative and original mathematician. He was a beloved member of our faculty from 1992 to 1999. While at Weizmann, besides other dramatic math, he revolutionized two dimensional equilibrium statistical physics. 

More information can be found at his Wikipedia page.

1941
-
2009

Amir
Pnueli

Biographical Sketch

Amir Pnueli was born in Nahalal, Israel, in April 22, 1941. In 1945 he moved to Holon with his parents, Henia and Professor Shai Pnueli. His father was later one of the founders of Tel –Aviv University, and headed its Department of Hebrew Literature.
Amir studied at the Kugel High-school in Holon and the New High-school in Tel-Aviv. He later received his Bachelor's degree ...