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Humanitarian Aid Inadvertently Prolongs Armed Conflicts, According to New Hebrew University Research
August 14, 2025 – In many protracted conflicts, humanitarian aid—intended to relieve suffering—often ends up sustaining the very armed groups and regimes responsible for that
Bee and Frog Proteins: Nature’s Double Defense Against Farm Superbugs
August 14, 2025 – Antibiotic resistance isn’t just a hospital problem—it’s a growing threat on the farm, too. From poultry barns to dairy sheds, the
New Study Identifies How Americans Weigh Disparate Tradeoffs, Apples and Oranges, Conducted by Hebrew University
August 14, 2025 – Americans reveal in a new study how they weigh disparate tradeoffs—health versus dignity, income versus rights, convenience versus environmental quality, and
How AI Might Be Narrowing Our Worldview And What Regulators Can Do About It
August 12, 2025 – As artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT become part of our everyday lives, from providing general information to helping with homework,
New Drug Combination Outperforms Tamiflu Which Could Lead to Treatments for Deadly Strains Including Avian and Swine Flu
August 12, 2025 – A surprising new drug combination, including a compound found in chocolate, was found to be more effective than Tamiflu (oseltamivir) against
Insect Oil Could Provide Anti-Inflammatory Benefits for Animals According to Hebrew University Researchers
August 6, 2025 – Powerful anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties in oil derived from black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) offer significant potential as a sustainable, natural
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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.