The man who has led the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) into the future of hi-tech since November 2000, Shuka Dorfman, passed away today (Thursday) at 64 after a serious illness.The Hebrew press release by the IAA is here. May his memory be for a blessing.
He will be laid to rest Friday at 2 pm in Gedera.
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Friday, August 01, 2014
Shuka Dorfman, 1950-2014
SAD NEWS: Israel Antiquities Authority Director, Shuka Dorfman, 64, z’l (The Jewish Press).