Spotlight
These are "spotlight" articles, that are displayed on the front page blocks - 'Feature story' and 'Spotlight'.
Featured Student - Amanda SculnickJourney of Self Discovery
I would describe my time at Hebrew U and in Israel as a journey of self inner discovery. I have discovered so much about myself being here in the holy land. I encounter all kinds of people with varying backgrounds on a daily basis who all feel strongly connected to this land.
HU Outreach to Students in Southern Israel HU Hosts Students from Besieged Southern Israel
CFHU has pledged financial support for academic enrichment program developed for youth living in Southern Israel.
Montreal CJN Article - Winant convinced Max Stern to make universities his heirs
Aaron SpiroGraduate Scholarships
For the past 14 years, the Toronto chapter Alumni & Friends' March Madness event has raised funds for the Hebrew University while letting basketball fans celebrate their love of the game.
Trauma and resilience courseTrauma and Resiliance
Dr. Paul M. Beckingham attended the inaugural HU Trauma and Resilience program. What first struck me was the diversity of our group. We were Christians, Jews, and Muslims, 20-somethings to 60-somethings. We came from the U.S.A., Canada, Britain, Holland, Germany, Finland, Bolivia, and Israel. We were psychotherapists in private practice, researchers in trauma, military chaplains from three countries, a school psychologist, a former reporter from the Times of London, and graduate students of psychology.
IMRIC David LichtsteinInstitute for Medical Research Israel-Canada
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem will expand its institute for medical research (IMRIC) thanks to $50 million in funding from Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University (CFHU.)
Professor David Lichtstein is the new chairman of the Institute for Medical Research.
BOG AmphitheatreInstitute for Medical Research Israel- Canada (IMRIC)
Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University has committed itself to raise $50 million to consolidate five major areas of bioresearch at its HU-Hadassah Medical School, constructing a modern new building in Jerusalem's Ein Kerem neighborhood and significantly increasing the amount of research, funding and staff.
“We were always supporters of Israel,
but after our time at Hebrew U it went from being another country to one of our homes.”
– Rabbi Jonathan Infeld
Rabbi Infeld and his wife Lissa will be returning to the school again this summer when they lead Beth Israel’s Israel trip
MM08 WinnersMarch Madness 2008 Winners
From Left to Right: Top Row: Rob Eklove, Arnold Englander, Norman Grill, Jamie Gold
Bottom Row: Co-Chairs Mike Benhaim & Howie Grossinger
Thanks to all Sponsors and Participants this year who helped to raise funds in support of the Kelly Silverstein Graduate Student Scholarship at the Hebrew U.
Mike Benhaim and Howie Grossinger, co-chairmen of this year's tournament were thrilled by the response to this annual 'fund-raising' and 'friend-raising' activity sponsored by Toronto Alumni & Friends. Each year the tournament raises money for a specific project at The Hebrew University and this year proceeds from the $50,000 raised will sponsor a new one-time 2 year scholarship for a Canadian Graduate student wishing to attend HU.
HU Student from MtlShalom Chaverim,
I have been studying at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem since late January. So far, my experience in Israel has been amazing, learning Hebrew, going on great trips, and making new friends from all over the world.
