Letter from the Rector with the Opening of the School Year 24/25
In his letter, Professor Tamir Sheafer reflects on the resilience of the Hebrew University community amid the ongoing challenges, especially their support for reservists and families. He highlights the values of community and academic freedom and looks forward to the University’s centennial as an opportunity to continue advancing knowledge and societal impact. Read more
HU Students in the UK Hosted by BFHU – First Ever Gathering Reinforcing a Sense of HU Family
In early November, the British Friends hosted a special, first-of-its-kind gathering in central London: around 25 Hebrew University postgraduate, exchange and other undergraduate students, studying in various programmes across the UK in leading universities – Birmingham, Leeds, York, Oxford, Cambridge, LSE and KCL – came together for a fantastic lunch generously hosted by BFHU trustee, Tony Page at his beautiful kosher restaurant overlooking Hyde Park. The event was attended by BFHU Chair Alan Jacobs, trustee Ben Stowe and members of the professional team, Chief Executive Nigel Salomon, Marketing Lead Moriah Aharon and Head of the HU UK Israeli alumni community, Merav Shany Read more
Thoughts on Leadership, Education and Zionism: An Interview with Alan Jacobs
Alan Jacobs’ journey from Governor at University College and Henrietta Barnett schools in North-West London to Chair of the British Friends of the Hebrew University (BFHU) is testament to the importance he attaches to both education and Zionism. In an in-depth interview that appeared in our latest FUTURE magazine, Jacobs shared his insights on leadership, the role of philanthropy in the education sector, his own relationship with Israel and his passion for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
