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Hebrew University Researchers Prof. Yuval Dor and Dr. Agnès Klochendler Awarded Prestigious ERC Advanced Grant for Groundbreaking Type 1 Diabetes Research
June 29, 2026 – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) proudly congratulates Prof. Yuval Dor and Dr. Agnès Klochendler of the Faculty of Medicine, on being awarded the highly competitive European Research

What made prehistoric communities resilient? Ancient social networks may hold the answer
June 29, 2026 – A new study led by Dr. Ariel Malinsky-Buller of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) challenges long-held assumptions about how prehistoric hunter-gatherers survived in

Filtering out the Negative: People are Less Likely to Notice Negative Words New Study Finds
June 29, 2026 – Conventional wisdom holds that once we become aware of negative or threatening information, it grabs our attention. But a new study
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AFHU LEAD identifies, cultivates, and mentors the next generation of leaders for American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU). By engaging seasoned facilitators and brilliant Hebrew University researchers, AFHU LEAD connects future leaders to Israel’s premier research university, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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The Rimon Philanthropic Investment Initiative is a new, philanthropy-based venture creation engine from AFHU in partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Yissum, the university’s technology transfer company; and ASPER HUJI-Innovate, the university’s center for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Igniting Impact
Supporting Social Initiatives at HU, is a new campaign from AFHU designed to propel social impact initiatives with a global outreach. By selecting the project that speaks to you, you will be able to identify, support, and follow your philanthropic impact.
AFHU LEAD
AFHU LEAD identifies, cultivates, and mentors the next generation of leaders for American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU). By engaging seasoned facilitators and brilliant Hebrew University researchers, AFHU LEAD connects future leaders to Israel’s premier research university, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Rimon Initiative
The Rimon Philanthropic Investment Initiative is a new, philanthropy-based venture creation engine from AFHU in partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Yissum, the university’s technology transfer company; and ASPER HUJI-Innovate, the university’s center for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Igniting Impact
Supporting Social Initiatives at HU, is a new campaign from AFHU designed to propel social impact initiatives with a global outreach. By selecting the project that speaks to you, you will be able to identify, support, and follow your philanthropic impact.
