Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Jerusalem-based university founded in 1918 by Einstein and Chaim Weizmann

Understanding the mind of Albert Einstein

Taran Davies’s upcoming IMAX film about Einstein will attempt to capture the imagination of one of the world’s greatest scientists and one of the founders of the Hebrew University.

 PRODUCER-DIRECTOR Davies, whose current project is the film ‘Einstein’s Incredible Universe.’
 Taran Davies, a visionary producer and distributor of IMAX and Giant Screen films

'We’re going to actually live and be Einstein'

 THEN-BANK of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer appears at a press conference in Jerusalem in 2013.

The gatekeeping custodian: Why Stanley Fischer was Netanyahu's best-ever appointment - opinion

 It should surprise no one that our most talented researchers are being recruited abroad, and that many of our best young scholars are reluctant to return home.’

A century of vision: Renewing Israel’s commitment to higher education - opinion


A Christian student’s life-changing year at Hebrew U - opinion

Boycotting Israeli universities doesn’t just harm Israel; it deprives students worldwide of the opportunity to study at an outstanding institution in a beautiful, historic, diverse, and fair country

 THE WRITER pays one of his daily visits to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Hebrew U., IDF researchers discover how to triple survival rates after severe blood loss

The Medical Corps previously discovered that giving whole blood is beneficial to soldiers who hemorrhaged significantly and couldn’t be evacuated immediately.

 PREVENTING SEVERE blood hemorrhaging.

'Trying to intimidate us': Hebrew U, TAU hit back at Kisch's call for funding cuts over Nakba event

Both the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University condemned Kisch's call to cut funding to their institutions.

 Demonstrators protest calling to end the war in Gaza while others demonstrate in favor of continuing the fighting, at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem on May 12, 2025.

What’s in a name? Diving into the ancient names of biblical Israel

Ancient name data reveals Israel was more diverse than Judah, offering new insight into biblical-era societies through a modern statistical lens.

 Ancient seals and seal impressions.

Grapevine, May 11, 2025: It’s all academic

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 FROM LEFT: Sam Halabi, Liora Ofer, and Yona Yahav.

Most Israelis believe peace agreement with Palestinians would improve security and economy - survey

Many respondents believed a political solution would enhance safety, strengthen the economy, and increase stability, despite doubts about its feasibility.

 Israelis stand with an Israeli flag opposite to Palestinians with Palestinian flag next to Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 29, 2022.

‘Philanthropy is not only about giving money. It’s about giving time’

Montreal’s Danielle Pollack speaks of her long association with Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University and why philanthropy of all kinds is so important to day.

 DANIELLE POLLACK, her granddaughter Lily and daughter Dalia

'Philanthropy is not only about giving money. It’s about giving time'

In the second episode of the 2025 season of ‘The Philanthropists,’ Danielle Pollack a longtime supporter of Canadian Friends of Hebrew University, speaks to Israeli writer and director Maor Zaguri.

 Danielle Pollack, a visionary entrepreneur and dedicated philanthropist

New library, new hope: Scholars, tourists, and refuge at the National Library after Oct. 7

The war is never far from the sight and minds of visitors and staff, but the quiet exhibition dedicated to the hostages gives contemplative and heart space to mourn. 

 The National Library of Israel

Jerusalem Highlights: May 2-8

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 CROWDS COME OUT to celebrate Mahaneh Yehuda’s 100th birthday.

New research reveals hidden ‘control center’ which could help in fight against bacterial infections

This finding opens the door to broader research into how many different pathogens regulate their harmful activities.

 The spherical black objects are pathogenic bacteria, and the green dot within them represents a control hub containing multiple RNA molecules originated from virulence genes and a high concentration of CsrA that “decides” whether or not to express these genes.