Hebrew University

For a hundred years, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been a home for extraordinary individuals—those who question, challenge conventions, and push boundaries. The innovators, the changemakers, the pioneers who carve new paths and ensure they remain open.

It all began with a remarkable group of intellectual giants, including Albert Einstein, Chaim Weizmann, Chaim Nachman Bialik, Sigmund Freud, and Martin Buber, who united to realize a shared vision: the establishment of the Hebrew University. They, along with many others, founded a pioneering academic institution dedicated to training leaders in research, science, public service, and society—for the benefit of Israel and all of humanity.

From the moment this vision became reality, the University has placed excellence in research and teaching at its core. Over the years, it has become a hub of knowledge and innovation, fostering groundbreaking research across diverse fields and cultivating generations of leaders, scholars, and thinkers.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem — Dreaming. Creating. Innovating. Since 1925

A Historic Quarter-Billion-Dollar Gift to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem!

We are proud and delighted to announce the largest donation in the history of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem: a landmark gift of a quarter of a billion dollars (US$250 million) from American philanthropist and investor John Paulson, announced this evening at the University's Board of Governors Gala in Jerusalem.

This extraordinary gift will enable the University to expand its research and teaching activities in fields of national and international importance, strengthening its contributions to science, medicine, and Israeli society.

The gift will focus on three key areas:
- Establishing a new Faculty of Engineering, strengthening interdisciplinary connections between engineering, computer science, medicine, and the life sciences.
- Advancing medical and biomedical research and education, including the development of innovative AI-powered medical training models.
- Promoting research, rehabilitation, and treatment in trauma and post-traumatic stress, while strengthening the connection between academic expertise and the urgent needs of society.

In recognition of the Paulson family's longstanding generosity and commitment to the University, its historic Mount Scopus campus will be named "The Alina and John Paulson Campus, Mount Scopus, Jerusalem."

John Paulson, Founder and Chairman of the Paulson Family Foundation, stated: "Hebrew University is also among the most academically productive institutions in the world. Given its quality and productivity, I can think of no more deserving university for philanthropic support than Hebrew University."

Professor Tamir Sheafer, President of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, reflected on the significance of the gift:

"This gift enhances our ability to recruit world-class faculty, support outstanding students, equip laboratories with cutting-edge technology, and transform bold ideas into life-changing breakthroughs. This is far more than a historic act of philanthropy — it is a profound expression of confidence in Israel's human capital and a partnership in building our shared future."

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to John Paulson and his family for their trust, generosity, and longstanding partnership.

This historic gift marks a significant milestone as the Hebrew University enters its second century, empowering us to continue advancing groundbreaking research, educating future generations, and shaping the future of society in Israel and around the world.

Three years since October 7, its impact continues to shape Israeli society, and the work of those trying to understand its aftermath. In a special episode of The View From Mt. Scopus, Hebrew University researchers discuss trauma, memory, recovery and the questions that have emerged since that day.
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Congratulations to Prof. David Kazhdan from the Einstein Institute of Mathematics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on winning the Wolf Prize in Mathematics. Prof. Kazhdan shares this landmark honor with Prof. Joseph Bernstein of @TelAvivUni for their foundational work in representation theory, automorphic forms, and algebraic geometry, as well as their pioneering role in creating geometric representation theory.

Their groundbreaking ideas created vital new bridges across algebra, geometry, and analysis, fundamentally transforming how mathematicians understand the connections between different fields of mathematics. The Wolf Prize is one of the world's most prestigious international awards, honoring scientists and artists whose work has made an exceptional contribution to humanity.

Photo credit: Wolf Foundation

#Mathematics #WolfPrize #AcademicExcellence

Good news for the carp on your Rosh Hashanah table. 🐟🍎

New research led by Prof. Lior David of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem finds that while common carp are highly vulnerable to a devastating virus, several of their closest relatives are surprisingly resistant and unlikely to drive major outbreaks.

The findings could help protect fish farms and freshwater ecosystems worldwide.

Read here: jpost.com/health-and-wel…

#RoshHashanah #Research #Aquaculture