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Targeting the “Undruggable”: New Molecular Degraders Offer Hope for Aggressive Breast Cancer
In the battle against aggressive breast cancer, a once elusive target is now within reach—thanks to a breakthrough from a team from the Faculty of

The Hebrew University Commemorates 100 Years and Illuminates Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge (Gesher HaMeitarim) Ahead of the New Academic Year
October 27, 2025 – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) illuminated the iconic Chords Bridge (Gesher HaMeitarim) at the entrance to the city with the

New Molecular Map Reveals How Cells Control Traffic Between the Nucleus and Cytoplasm
October 27, 2025 – An international team of scientists unveiled the most comprehensive model yet of how cells regulate traffic through their nuclear pore complexes
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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.
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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.
