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Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University (CFHU) is a national not-for-profit organization that develops and promotes awareness of, leadership in, and financial support for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Forging a meaningful partnership between Canadian Jewry and the people of Israel, CFHU helps to ensure the nation’s well-being by nurturing Israel’s greatest asset: the intellectual strength of its people. Founded in 1944 by the Canadian philanthropist Allan Bronfman, CFHU has been an integral force in the Hebrew University’s rise to international prominence.
News
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Haaretz Article: "Israel Ranked Second To Canada As Most-Educated Country In The World, Study Shows"According to OECD report, 78% of money invested in education is taken directly from public funds, while 45% of Israel’s population has completed post-secondary education. -
By Daniel Ben-TalFebruary 01, 2012 -
Do baby-faced enemies have a better chance of gaining your trust? By subtly altering fictional politicians' faces, researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem examined the extent to which minor changes in appearance can affect people's judgment about politicians from the opposing side in a conflict and their peace proposals. -
Israeli Education Minister Gideon Saar announced that the 2012 Israel Prize for Mathematics and Computer Science will go to Prof. David Kazhdan of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for his important contributions to group theory research.
