Doing the nano quickstep: Ronit Freeman

Doctoral student Ronit Freeman says that the same qualities of accuracy, creativity and lots of perseverance are required for both her studies in nanobiotechnology and her favorite hobby, competitive ballroom dancing.

Israel Friends host Shakespeare in Jerusalem, raise funds for scholarships in theater studies and English

Renowned British actor David Weston discussed Shakespeare and performed excerpts from his plays at a Friday-morning event hosted by the Hebrew University’s Israel Friends association that enthralled the full-house audience.



Kaylie Family honored for support of innovative program for students from Israeli-Ethiopian community

Harvey and Gloria Kaylie of New York were honored at a recent ceremony marking their support for 19 first-year Hebrew University students from the Israeli-Ethiopian community who are participating in a pilot program being conducted jointly by the Hebrew University and the Feuerstein Institute in conjunction with the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption.  

Attorney Daniel Jacobson awards first scholarships of new one million shekel fund in Hebrew literature

In his creation of a new scholarship fund, longtime Hebrew University supporter Daniel Jacobson aims to encourage young people to pursue studies in Hebrew literature

Video: Italian student starts life in Israel at Rothberg International School

Three weeks before she was due to begin the Preparatory Program - Mechina at the Rothberg International School, Sigal was told that she no longer qualified for government assistance. Thanks to the Hebrew University’s Friends associations, she received a scholarship and is now fulfilling her dream of studying in Israel.