Vancouver Chapter
The mission of the Vancouver Chapter of the Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University is to develop and promote awareness, leadership and financial support for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
- To raise awareness in the Vancouver community of the activities, programs and research of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and encourage the involvement of lay leaders.
- To raise funds in support of the activities, programs and research of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- To encourage, recruit and assist qualified Canadian students who wish to participate in academic programs at the Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
- To encourage the development of academic ties between Canadian universities and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
- To offer quality educational programs to the Vancouver community that highlight the achievements and expertise of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Upcoming Events
- VANCOUVER-Mix Blend Enjoy,Secrets Behind Wine & Olive Oil-Dr. Zohar Kerem, HU & HU Alumna Dr. Gilly Regev-Shoshani-Sept 14, 2008
- FALL MISSION TO ISRAEL, Live Learn and Explore in Jerusalem November 2–11, 2008
- VANCOUVER - Dr. Robert Rogow Memorial Lecture Series, The Current State of Israeli Literature @ The JCC Book Fair Nov. 4, 2008
Past Events
- VANCOUVER PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO- Gala Dinner honouring Dr. Larry Goldenberg
- 2008 MISSION TO ISRAEL,Celebrate Israel's 60th -May 25-June 5, 2008
- VANCOUVER, April 13, 2008 - Vancouver Chapter honours Dr. Larry Goldenberg
- VANCOUVER, April 1, 2008 - Dr. Itamar Simon: The Mysteries of the Human Genome
- VANCOUVER, February 20, 2008 - Israel & the International Community with Professor Efrat Elron, Hebrew University
- VANCOUVER, January 31, 2008 - Israel @ 60 - Jewish Identity Through the Lens of The Dead Sea Scroll with Dr. Adolfo Roitman
To contact the Vancouver office, call (604) 257-5133 or send us an email.

but after our time at Hebrew U it went from being another country to one of our homes.”