Tulane University's Department of Jewish Studies is getting a boost thanks to a gift of $1 million for a new endowment fund.
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The donation from the TAWANI Foundation, led by Retired Col. Jennifer N. Pritzker, will establish the Audrey G. Ratner Excellence Endowed Fund for American Jewry and Jewish Culture, named for Pritzker's mother. Two of Ratner's grandchildren are alumna of the New Orleans-based university.
In a release announcing the grant, Pritzker was quoted as saying, "Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, Tulane University continues to do impressive work and prioritizes focusing on its students. Education is such an important tool, and I'm proud to know this contribution will help others grow their understanding of American Jewish history and culture."
