As a sign of solidarity, the leadership of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem took part in the march to Jerusalem for the return of the hostages.
Prof. Asher Cohen, president of the university, Prof. Tamir Sheafer, the Rector, and Yishai Fraenkel Vice President and CEO, marched on Friday November 17th from the Letrun Junction towards Jerusalem, calling for the quick and immediate return of the hostages.

Moreover, Over 400 senior Israeli and international academics, along with about 700 experts from various fields, are coming together to make a heartfelt appeal.
They're calling on the United Nations Secretary-General and the international community to act swiftly and secure the immediate release of Israeli children who were kidnapped in Gaza.
In their open letter, these experts highlight the devastating impact this traumatic event is having on the children and their development, putting their lives at risk.
The longer they remain captive, the more irreversible damage is being done.
This plea is for the release of 30 Israeli children who have been held captive by Hamas since the brutal attack on October 7th.
It's a joint effort by leading academic institutions in Israel, including The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, University of Haifa, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Bar-Ilan University, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, and the Hostage and Missing Families Forum.

 

 

The Hebrew University’s Human Resources Division, the Dean of Students, and the Marketing Division are proud to present what the Hebrew University has been doing to help the community during these challenging times.

1. Harvesting produce, picking crops, and helping farmers in other ways.
2. Holding webinars and lectures to strengthen our community’s resilience.
3. Hosting children from Sderot on the Edmond J. Safra campus and helping them resume their studies.
4. Sent dinner coupons to employees serving in the reserves or whose partners have been called up.
5. With help from the computer unit, 425 computers were donated to children evacuated from the north and south.
6. Volunteers called 2,100 retired employees to ask how they were doing. They were very touched by the call!
7. We hosted in our classrooms students whose schools lack safe rooms.
8. The Youth Division is holding a range of scientific and experiential activities for the children of employees and children from the south.
9. Hosting people evacuated from the south, reservists, and medical staff at Beit Maiersdorf, Beit Bretter, the dormitories, the Rehovot campus, and the Inter-university Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat. The University has also organized meals, laundry, entertainment, clothing and games, and even celebrated a Bar Mitzva! This was made possible by the Workers’ Union, the Dean of Students, the Diversity Unit, and our employees.

 

 

 

Check-in with some Hebrew University Faculty members to see how research continues.

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Rotem, a medical student, and Jordan, a computer science and cognition student, were married a few days ago at the Edmond J. Safra Campus. Both students are currently serving in the reserves. The groom’s parents got married in Givat Ram about 40 years ago when they were chemistry students.

Some memories of the wedding day

Yagel Yaakov Mazuz and his family, had to leave their house in Netivot after the tragic events that occurred. Yagel could not celebrate his bar mitzva at home but found a glimmer of hope by celebrating it in the heart of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where they are currently staying.
Despite the separation and losses, this celebration symbolized unity and generosity. From the logistical support of the University to the financial assistance from the Hecht family, along with the presence of musicians and catering services on campus, every detail contributed to creating a moment of solidarity and human warmth.
Even in the face of adversity, unity and empathy can give rise to precious moments of connection and comfort.

Some memories from the Barmitzwa day