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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
New Study Shows Israel Faces Major Water Shortages Without Building More Desalination Plants
January 13, 2023–While desalination has helped Israel meet and even exceed its clean water requirements in recent years, a new study in Nature NPJ Clean Water led by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers indicates that rising population levels are likely to place unprecedented stress on
Hebrew University Researchers Develop Cancer Nanotherapies Effective in Tumor Eradication
January 13, 2023–An international team from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) and the Instituto de Microelectronica de Barcelona developed metal iron-based biodegradable magnetoplasmonic nanocapsules (MAPSULES) to eradicate tumors via remote-controlled local delivery of chemotherapy at
HU Leads Team that Published Human Methylation Atlas
January 10, 2023—The journal Nature recently published a study by a team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem and the San Francisco-based biotechnology company GRAIL. The team shared a novel epigenetic database and reported major advances in our
Hebrew University Study Sets New Transparency Standards for GMO-Free Production of Cultured Meat
January 9, 2023—A new process that significantly improves manufacturing efficiency and lowers the cost of producing cultured chicken was just published in the journal Nature Foods. In the study led by Hebrew University Prof. Yaakov Nahmias, who is also the Founder, President, and Chief Technology
Rare Half-Shekel Coin from the Great Revolt Found in Jerusalem
January 9, 2023–Recent excavations in the Ophel area south of the Temple Mount uncovered the remains of a monumental public building from the Second Temple period, which was destroyed in 70 CE. In the destruction layer, dozens of Jewish coins were found from the period of the Great Revolt (66–70
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02/06/2023 7:00 PM
AFHU and Sinai Temple Israel Center Speaker Series
02/06/2023 7:00 PM
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05/18/2023 12 Noon
53rd Annual George A. Katz Torch of Learning Award Luncheon
06/10/2023
86th International Board of Governors
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.
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.