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New Treatment for Canine Chronic Kidney Disease Proposed in Hebrew University Study
March 24, 2025 – A new potential treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs, paricalcitol, a synthetic form of vitamin D, could play a pivotal role in the treatment of the disease, according to a new study by Hebrew University researchers at the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine. The
Aloe Vera Revealed to Be Secret Ingredient for Enhancing Cultured Meat by Breakthrough Hebrew University Study
March 21, 2025 – Aloe vera may be a new secret ingredient for enhancing the taste and texture of alternative proteins and a cost-effective, sustainable solution for advancing environmentally friendly cultured meat production, according to a new Hebrew University of Jerusalem study. The
Hebrew University Congratulates Its Alumni—Founders of WIZ—on Historic Achievement
March 19, 2025 – A moment of pride for the Hebrew University community! AFHU congratulates HU alumni Assaf Rappaport, Ami Luttwak, and Yinon Costica on making history with Google’s acquisition of WIZ—the largest exit in Israel’s history! Rappaport, Luttwak, and Costica are all proud
Hebrew University, Sapir College, and Clemson University Forge Important Agricultural Partnership
March 19, 2025 – In a significant initiative to tackle pressing agricultural, nutritional, and environmental challenges, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is partnering with Clemson University in South Carolina and Sapir College in Israel. Last week, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Neanderthal and Homo sapiens Interactions in the Mid-Middle Paleolithic Period
March 11, 2025 – A new discovery at Tinshemet Cave in central Israel is reshaping our understanding of human interactions during the Middle Paleolithic (MP) period in the Near East. The cave, remarkable for its wealth of archaeological and anthropological findings, has revealed several human
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04/06/2025
Panel Discussion with Dr. Nir Hirshoren and Students from Tzameret, hosted by Adath Israel
05/08/2025
55th Annual George A. Katz Torch of Learning Award Luncheon
06/08/2025
AFHU Mission to Germany and Israel | June 8-12, 2025
06/13/2025
88th International Board of Governors
08/07/2025
Aspen Patron Trip
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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.