Barbra Streisand, after receiving an honorary doctorate from The Hebrew University, stands in front of the plaque of the Institute of Jewish Studies Building, established in 1984 in honor of her father, Emanuel Streisand, who was a scholar, and lover of literature and Israel.
Pictured with her are members of The Hebrew University: Peter Willner, National Director for The Friends of The Hebrew University,Professor Menachem Ben Sasson, President, Billi Shapira, Vice President and Director General, Daniel Schlessinger, President of The Friends of Hebrew University and Ambassador Carmi Gillon, Vice President of External Relations.