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American Friends of the Open University of Israel, a not-for-profit organization, hosted the first New York City luncheon to benefit this academic entity. Over 46,000 students are enrolled in The Open University of Israel, making this the largest university in Israel. It offers education to Israel Defense Forces, Haredim, Ethiopian, Muslim and Druze communities. The by-invitation-only event featured a fashion show that highlighted the Spring 2017 collection from Lafayette 148 New York.

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Rochelle Hirsch and Ingeborg Rennert

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Marion Waxman, Mimi Perlman, and Ingeborg Rennert

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Bernice Schwartz, Rose Romerovski, Marion Waxman, and Mimi Perlman

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Nadia Eshaghpour

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Bernice Schwartz, Vera Rausnitz, and Rose Romerovski

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Vera Rausnitz, Arlene Doft, and Mady Harman

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Hadassah Lieberman and Carolyn Gero

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Maria Fishel and Marion Waxman

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Lynn Fishman and Paula Fishman

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Gail Propp and Nina Weiner

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Janie Schwalbe and Mady Harman

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Casey Webb, Noelle Dubina, and Kendall O’Connor

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Looks from the Lafayette 148 New York Spring 2017 collection

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Noelle Dubina

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A look from the Lafayette 148 New York Spring 2017 collection

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A look from the Lafayette 148 New York Spring 2017 collection

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Looks from the Lafayette 148 New York Spring 2017 collection