Miriam May WG84, 67, of Newton, MA, passed away on December 31. As CEO of Friends of the Arava Institute, Miriam built the organization into a robust supporter of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies’ continued growth. Miriam will be remembered not only for her tangible successes but also for her kind and generous spirit. She is survived by husband Shaye; children Ava (Josh), Jonathan (Shayna), Ezra (Corey), and Hannah; grandchildren Caleb and Simon; and sister Judy (Bob) and their children: Meir (Eliana), Al, and Mikki.