September 21, 2016…. Malcolm Hoenlein, on a brief trip to Israel, visited ailing former Israeli President Shimon Peres at Tel Hashomer Hospital to bring the prayers and well wishes of the American Jewish Community. He spoke extensively with President Peres’ son Chemi Peres and with his son-in-law and doctor, Dr. Rafi Valdan and recalled the long and intensive relationship between President Peres and the Conference of Presidents.