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Post-Terror Attack Challenges Faced by Mothers of Young Children Detailed in New Hebrew University Study
February 12, 2025 – Mothers of young children face profound challenges in maintaining health-promoting activities (HPA) following man-made disasters, including terrorist attacks, according to a new study by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers. The study, published in Psychological
Hebrew University Researchers Name Newly Discovered Phages in Honor of Fallen Soldiers and Civilians
February 12, 2025 – The Israeli Phage Therapy Center (IPTC) is naming a newly discovered phage (KpRaz1) discovered by researcher Sigal Vorzhev in honor of her late life partner, Maj. Gen. Raz Abulafia, who fell in battle during the war following the Oct. 7 attacks. The IPTC, a joint venture of
How Earth’s Early Cycles Shaped the Chemistry of Life
February 12, 2025 – A new study led by Dr. Moran Frenkel-Pinter from the Institute of Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, as well as Prof. Loren Williams from the Georgia Institute of Technology, investigates how chemical mixtures evolve over time, shedding light on potential
Hebrew University Conference Focuses on the Future of Food
February 11, 2025 – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem FOOJI Center for Sustainable Food Systems (FOOJI) held a multidisciplinary conference last week focused on a holistic approach to sustainable food systems while examining their impact on global challenges such as climate change, economic
Whale Song Has Structure Similar to Human Language
February 6, 2025 – Language has long been considered a uniquely human trait, with features that mark it out as distinct from the communication of all other species. However, recently, research has uncovered the same statistical structure that is a hallmark of human language in humpback whale
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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.