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A Legacy of Family Commitment Inspires a Gift of $10 Million and a New Chapter of Impact

A Legacy of Family Commitment Inspires a Gift of $10 Million and a New Chapter of Impact

Oct 23, 2026

For Gail Asper, supporting the Hebrew University is a deeply rooted family commitment, shaped by…

Congratulations to ViVac Pharma on winning the 2026 Asper Prize for “The Hebrew University Rising Startup”

Congratulations to ViVac Pharma on winning the 2026 Asper Prize for “The Hebrew University Rising Startup”

Oct 23, 2026

Congratulations to ViVac Pharma on winning the 2026 Asper Prize for “The Hebrew University Rising…

Hebrew University Awards Honorary Doctorates to Azrieli Sisters, Nobel Laureates, Honors Father of Slain Hostage at Annual Board of Governors

Hebrew University Awards Honorary Doctorates to Azrieli Sisters, Nobel Laureates, Honors Father of Slain Hostage at Annual Board of Governors

Oct 23, 2026

Eshel Gat, whose daughter Carmel was murdered in Hamas captivity in Gaza, joins Nobel Laureates…

Historic $250 Million Gift from John Paulson to Hebrew University Will Advance Engineering, Medicine, and Trauma Recovery

Historic $250 Million Gift from John Paulson to Hebrew University Will Advance Engineering, Medicine, and Trauma Recovery

Oct 17, 2026

In recognition of the largest donation ever made to the Hebrew University, the historic Mount Scopus…

'Predictor of Nobel Prizes': Hebrew U professor wins prestigious Wolf Prize

‘Predictor of Nobel Prizes’: Hebrew U professor wins prestigious Wolf Prize

Oct 1, 2026

David Kazhdan of Hebrew University and Joseph Bernstein of Tel Aviv University are among eight…

Dvash Group and the Hebrew University Partner to Launch Deep-Tech Venture Capital Fund Targeting $50 Million

Dvash Group and the Hebrew University Partner to Launch Deep-Tech Venture Capital Fund Targeting $50 Million

Sep 20, 2026

A new independent fund, managed by Dvash Group in strategic cooperation with the Hebrew University…

What Separates Human Intelligence From AI? Hebrew U Scientists Say the Answer May Be Chemistry

What Separates Human Intelligence From AI? Hebrew U Scientists Say the Answer May Be Chemistry

Sep 20, 2026

What if the connection between human intelligence and artificial intelligence is not simply computing power,…

Why Wishing for a Better Planet May Be More Powerful Than Optimism

Why Wishing for a Better Planet May Be More Powerful Than Optimism

Sep 19, 2026

New research finds that hope has two distinct sides—and only one consistently motivates climate action….

Hebrew University Researchers: When Trees Help Grass Grow, and When They Get in the Way

Hebrew University Researchers: When Trees Help Grass Grow, and When They Get in the Way

Sep 18, 2026

A new study presents a mathematical model explaining why trees can support grass growth in…