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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is one of the world’s most distinguished academic and research institutions. The university is located in Israel, but its work transforms our global landscape. Its students, faculty, and alumni have won eight Nobel Prizes, developed treatments for diseases, and ignited innovation that has led to more than 10,750 patents. We think our founding fathers, Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Chaim Weizmann, and Martin Buber would be quite proud.
News & Updates
HU Congratulates Former Faculty Member Joshua Angrist on Winning Nobel Prize in Economics
October 11, 2021—The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) heartily congratulates Professor Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens, along with David Carr, on being awarded the 2021 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. The award was given for their methodological […]
Choosing the ‘Best’ Embroyo in IVF
October 12, 2021—Each year, tens of thousands of babies are born in the United States as the result of IVF (in vitro fertilization) – where several eggs are fertilized outside the mother’s body and then an embryo is selected for transfer into her womb. For a number of years now, it has […]
Elucidating the Brain’s White Matter
October 7, 2021—The human brain is a constant buzz of activity, with its 86 billion nerve cells (neurons) sending electrical signals from one region of the brain to another. The signals travel along the white matter fibers, a maze of wire-like fibers, ultimately giving rise to all brain functions. […]
Hebrew University’s Eliezer Rabinovici Elected President Of Cern Council—European Nuclear Research Organization
September 27, 2021—The CERN Council announced the election of Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) physicist Professor Eliezer Rabinovici as its 24th President as of January 2022. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, CERN is the largest nuclear particle research center in the world. Rabinovici will be […]
Largest Population-Based Study of “Lazy Eye” Reveals Public Health’s Blind Spots
September 14, 2021-An estimated 1% to 5% of children worldwide have lazy eye — a childhood condition where vision does not develop properly. It happens because one or both eyes are unable to build a strong link to the brain. It usually only affects one eye and means that the child can see less […]
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11/03/2021 12 PM PST/2 PM CST/3 PM EST
Virtual CLE Series
11/10/2021 1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 10 AM PT
Torch Talks: Jews in the News and Hollywood: What is the Representation of Jews Today?
11/17/2021 12 PM ET
Einstein Visionaries Society Virtual Gathering
12/05/2021 8 PM ET| 7 PM CT| 5 PM PT
HU Alumni and Friends Digital Scavenger Hunt
12/15/2021 1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 10 AM PT
Torch Talks: Spies Like Us: The World of Spycraft and the Law of Nations
01/15/2022 7 PM
2022 Palm Beach Scopus Honoring Florence Kaufman
Hebrew University at a Glance
484 Awards of Excellence
Including 8 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, Physics, and Economics.
3,400+ Research Projects
Representing 30% of all academic scientific research in Israel.
10,750+ registered patents
Covering 2,800 inventions, more than 900 licensed technologies, and the launch of 170 spin-off companies.
25,000
Students
Studying across 6 campuses, 7 faculties, together with 1,300 researchers.
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Special Initiatives
AFHU LEAD
AFHU LEAD identifies, cultivates, and mentors the next generation of leaders for American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU). By engaging seasoned facilitators and brilliant Hebrew University researchers, AFHU LEAD connects future leaders to Israel’s premier research university, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Rimon Initiative
The Rimon Philanthropic Investment Initiative is a new, philanthropy-based venture creation engine from AFHU in partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Yissum, the university’s technology transfer company; and ASPER HUJI-Innovate, the university’s center for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Igniting Impact
Supporting Social Initiatives at HU, is a new campaign from AFHU designed to propel social impact initiatives with a global outreach. By selecting the project that speaks to you, you will be able to identify, support, and follow your philanthropic impact.