Hebrew University

Israel's leading academic and research institution, serving 25,000 students from 90 countries.

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For a hundred years, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been a home for extraordinary individuals—those who question, challenge conventions, and push boundaries. The innovators, the changemakers, the pioneers who carve new paths and ensure they remain open.

It all began with a remarkable group of intellectual giants, including Albert Einstein, Chaim Weizmann, Chaim Nachman Bialik, Sigmund Freud, and Martin Buber, who united to realize a shared vision: the establishment of the Hebrew University. They, along with many others, founded a pioneering academic institution dedicated to training leaders in research, science, public service, and society—for the benefit of Israel and all of humanity.

From the moment this vision became reality, the University has placed excellence in research and teaching at its core. Over the years, it has become a hub of knowledge and innovation, fostering groundbreaking research across diverse fields and cultivating generations of leaders, scholars, and thinkers.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem — Dreaming. Creating. Innovating. Since 1925

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It starts before birth and can turn deadly fast.

Now, a new study led by @haitham_amal uncovers how neuroblastoma hijacks nitric oxide to drive growth- and how shutting it down slowed tumors in vivo.

Read here: https://t.co/8WqN3WrGvB

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Is one brain chemical "hijacking" another? 🧠
New research led by Prof. @GoldbergLab and Prof. @lab_plotkin shows how acetylcholine can seize control of serotonin release. This "overdrive" in the striatum may be the hidden key to understanding conditions like OCD.

Read here: https://t.co/Hmdo1LIGnB

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One bacterial protein. Two precise hits. Zero mercy for your immune system.

A new study, published in Advanced Science, led by Dr. Yaakov Socol, Prof. @sigalby, Prof. @YaelLitvak and Prof. @IlanRosenshine from #HUJI & in collaboration with Prof. J. Sivaraman from @NUSingapore, uncovers how pathogens outsmart our defenses—opening the door to treatments beyond antibiotics.

Read here: https://t.co/dzbjbvRBsd

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What if reward is really about energy?
New research by Matan Cohen & Prof. Shir Atzil reframes dopamine as an “activation” system and opioids as recovery regulators—linking motivation to metabolic balance.

Read here: https://t.co/QoNoLjDNjz

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What if rain shaped human history? 🌧️
A new study led by Efraim Bril, Prof. Adi Torfstein & Dr. Assaf Hochman shows that 127,000 years ago, intensified rainfall turned the Levant into a key migration corridor out of Africa.

Read here: https://t.co/ngn0bCjHgL

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300 Million year old plant DNA blueprint decoded🌿🧬

An international team led by Hebrew U's Prof. @efronilab in collaboration with researchers from @CSHL, @Cambridge_Uni and @UMass, identified 2.3M conserved sequences that still govern plant growth today. This discovery via the "Conservatory" tool opens new paths for more resilient crops.

Read here: https://t.co/XJ9QSMvuCG

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How do you funnel dozens of lasers into a single fiber without losing brightness? ☀️

A new study led by PhD student Yoav Dana and Prof. Dan Marom from the Institute of Applied Physics uses 3D-printed "photonic lanterns" to combine up to 37 lasers into one fiber with ultra-low loss.

Published in @NatureComms, in collaboration with Civan Lasers and the @ILInnovationAut.

Read here: https://t.co/J9RwZNLhG8

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What if fatty liver disease could be tackled by helping the liver "recharge"—rather than just targeting genes or appetite?

New research led by Prof. @TamYossi from the @Hujimed shows these non-intoxicating compounds may reduce fat by boosting cellular energy and "cleanup" (lysosomes).

Read here: https://t.co/8HBZvW1Q4f

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Can a modern state be governed by "absolute religious truth"?

Following the death of Ali Khamenei, Dr. Menahem Merhavi reflects on the "magnificent failure" of the Islamic Republic and the collapse of a 47-year ideological dream.

Read the op-ed in @Jerusalem_Post: https://t.co/9ASRPrObym

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In times of great uncertainty, we are reminded of the resilience that defines us.

While our campuses are currently closed to routine activity, our spirit of inquiry and dedication to research continue. We believe that the knowledge built within our walls is the very foundation of the future we are all striving for, one defined by innovation, healing, and hope.

Even in the face of conflict, the dedication of our researchers to solving global challenges remains undeterred. It is this commitment to humanity that continues to guide us forward.

Wishing for quieter days and safety for all.

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Thank you, PM @narendramodi, for your courageous words at the Knesset. 🇮🇱🇮🇳

The deep partnership between our nations is also reflected in the academic sphere. We are thrilled to announce a landmark MOU between @HebrewU and @nalanda_univ! This strategic partnership creates a new bridge for joint research, faculty exchange, and student mobility.

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Científicos del @RambamHCC desarrollaron un nuevo enfoque de estimulación cerebral profunda que podría restaurar la flexibilidad cognitiva en personas con esquizofrenia, una condición que afecta a 21 millones de personas en todo el mundo.

El estudio, liderado por el Dr. Nir Asch bajo la dirección de Hagai Bergman, de la @HebrewU y galardonado con el Premio Israel, fue revisado por pares y publicado en la revista @Nature.

Los resultados mostraron que la estimulación cerebral dirigida logró revertir síntomas clave en ensayos preclínicos.

Para el tercio de los pacientes que no responde a los tratamientos actuales, este avance podría abrir una nueva dirección terapéutica y una nueva esperanza.

📝 @TimesofIsrael.

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Investigadores de la @HebrewU descubrieron que los perros con sobrepeso tienen una presión ocular significativamente más alta, un factor de riesgo clave para el glaucoma.

El estudio destaca que el control del peso es esencial no solo para la salud general, sino también para proteger la visión a largo plazo de los perros.

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95% Bar Exam pass rate. The highest average scores in the country. And now, ranked #83 in the world (@ @THEworldunirank 2026). 🌍

The Hebrew University Faculty of Law (@HujiLawOfficial) isn’t just a school; it’s a global powerhouse. We are proud to continue a legacy of intellectual boldness that changes the world, one precedent at a time.
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