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American Friends of the Hebrew University

About the Hebrew University of Jerusalem: This year marks 100 years of excellence in research, education, and innovation at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)—Israel’s premier institution of higher learning and a beacon for visionary minds who challenge convention and shape the future. Founded by luminaries like Albert Einstein, who entrusted his intellectual legacy to the University, HU is dedicated to advancing knowledge, cultivating leadership, and promoting diversity. Home to over 23,000 students from 90 countries, the Hebrew University drives much of Israel’s civilian scientific research and the commercialization of technologies through Yissum, its tech transfer company. Faculty and alumni of the University have won nine Nobel Prizes, two Turing Awards, and a Fields Medal. For more information about Hebrew University’s academic programs, research, and achievements, visit new.huji.ac.il/en.

About American Friends of the Hebrew University: American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) is a national, not-for-profit organization based in the United States. AFHU is headquartered in New York and has seven regional offices working in close partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. AFHU provides supporters, Hebrew University alumni, and the public with stimulating programs and events, and organizes missions to Israel. For the past century, the organization’s activities have supported scholarly and scientific achievement at HU, created scholarships, funded new facilities, and assisted the University’s efforts to recruit outstanding new faculty. For more information, visit www.afhu.org.
A successful arbitrator who helped Southern Sudan draft a constitution, Steinitz is continuing a legacy at Hebrew U. that began with her grandfather.
 The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) presented an honorary fellowship to renowned patent attorney Michael Cypers on June 3 during the 87th Board of Governors Meeting in Jerusalem.
A patent-law expert, Adelman has lectured in more than 40 countries and testified in more than 190 patent-infringement cases.
Milbank LLP chairman Scott A. Edelman and Prudential General Counsel Ann M. Kappler receive the 54th annual award for distinguishing themselves in the legal profession and their community.
American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) presented the 2024 Southeast Region Scopus Award to philanthropists Lisa and Michael Rome.
An event in West Palm Beach, Fla., benefited the We Are One Fund for students, faculty and family affected by the war and its aftermath.
More than $1 million was raised for student scholarships and the Clinical Legal Education Center at the Hebrew University event.
Event held at Hebrew University to honor those murdered and demand the safe return of hostages on the 30-day anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre.
According to the study, 48.6% of the Israeli population has engaged in volunteering, a notable increase from the rate observed during the COVID-19 crisis (33%).