Shelley Rissien standing in front of a sunflower field holding a lulav and etrog.

The Shelley M. Rissien Fund for Hebrew Studies

"Teach your children diligently. And these words that I command you today shall be upon your heart. You are to teach them to your children and you are to discuss them, when you sit at home, and when you journey on the road, and when you go to sleep, and when you rise."

וְהָיוּ הַדְּבָרִים הָאֵלֶּה, אֲשֶׁר אָנֹכִי מְצַוְּךָ הַיּוֹם עַל-לְבָבֶךָ. וְשִׁנַּנְתָּם לְבָנֶיךָ, וְדִבַּרְתָּ בָּם, בְּשִׁבְתְּךָ בְּבֵיתֶךָ וּבְלֶכְתְּךָ בַדֶּרֶךְ, וּבְשָׁכְבְּךָ וּבְקוּמֶךָ


- Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Shelley M. Rissien Fund for Hebrew Studies

Celebrate the lasting legacy of Hebrew Coordinator, Shelley Rissien. For 25 years, Shelley has shaped the lives of countless Hebrew students at KU. Her contribution to the continuum of the Hebrew language cannot be understated. Donate in her name today and support generations of Hebrew students for decades to come. 

Online giving is secure, fast and simple. Click the button above to be redirected to the KU Endowment Association, the non-profit fundraising organization that supports KU. Alternatively you can send a check via mail, payable to the KU Endowment Association or call 785-830-7576 to provide your credit card information over the phone.

Gift Processing Department
KU Endowment Association
PO Box 928
Lawrence, KS 66044-0928


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