This is the voice of the Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. This is where we connect you to real-time news and views from the HU Rothberg Institute on Mount Scopus, where we inform and show you the many ways to stay connected right here in Canada, bring you previews and news on upcoming events, plus, should you choose, how you can be an active contributor to our live, on-going blog dialogues. (And let’s not forget about contemporary snapshots of what’s happening in Israel!)

So why Hebrew You?

We know you have an interest in higher studies. We know you have your eye on a brilliant future. We know you have dreams yearning to be fulfilled. And we know you are interested in (maybe even love) all things to do with Israel. For you, Hebrew You is the perfect place to start the journey, begin the experience.

You may have a distinct need to keep on top of current programs and research and enjoy the opportunity to actively participate right here in Canada. For you, Hebrew You is the ideal resource tool.

And you may simply require an informative link to Israel, to the heartbeat of the Jerusalem community. For you, it will all be found right here, in the columns, pictures, news and views of Hebrew You.

If you’re new to HU…

For many people, including over 2,000 Canadian alumni’s, HU of Jerusalem marks the highlight of their academic studies. “The best year(s) of our life!” is the most common response. How could it not be – you’re one of 23,500 students enrolled at the University, including 11,700 undergraduates, 6,900 master’s degree students, 2,700 doctoral candidates, and 2,200 at the Rothberg School for Overseas Students – including at least 120 fellow Canadians! And you’re in Israel. In Jerusalem!

Think you might like to be part of this? Consider this: Hebrew University of Jerusalem has established itself as one of the top 60 universities in the world. This is not conjecture, but fact. Consider further: 6 Nobel Prize laureates are past alumni of Hebrew University, including none other than Albert Einstein. Oh, Sigmund Freud and Martin Buber, intellectual giants of the 20th Century, also happened to be founder members of Hebrew University. So if it’s academic stimulation you crave, in the most juxtaposed city (historically speaking) in the world, look no further than the articles and insights available right here in Hebrew You.