American Friends of The Hebrew University
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American Friends of The Hebrew University (AFHU) is a national, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization which provides programs, events and fundraising activities in support of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
, Israel’s foremost center of higher education and research. Forging a meaningful partnership between American Jewry and the people of Israel, AFHU helps to ensure the nation's well being by nurturing Israel’s greatest asset: the intellectual strength of its people. AFHU cultural and educational programs attract people from all walks of life, including Hebrew University
and Rothberg International School alumni, American scholars and scientists and the general U.S. public. These initiatives promote greater understanding of the University’s contributions in fields ranging from technology, medicine and law to agriculture, public policy and Jewish Studies. Founded by the American philanthropist, Felix M. Warburg
in 1925, AFHU has been a central force in The Hebrew University of Jerusalem's
rise to international prominence. Today, AFHU is part of an international Society of Friends organizations spanning more than 25 countries.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ; ; abbreviated HUJI) is Israel's second-oldest university, after the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Hebrew University has three campuses in Jerusalem and one in Rehovot. The world's largest Jewish studies library is located on its Edmond J...
, Israel’s foremost center of higher education and research. Forging a meaningful partnership between American Jewry and the people of Israel, AFHU helps to ensure the nation's well being by nurturing Israel’s greatest asset: the intellectual strength of its people. AFHU cultural and educational programs attract people from all walks of life, including Hebrew University
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ; ; abbreviated HUJI) is Israel's second-oldest university, after the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Hebrew University has three campuses in Jerusalem and one in Rehovot. The world's largest Jewish studies library is located on its Edmond J...
and Rothberg International School alumni, American scholars and scientists and the general U.S. public. These initiatives promote greater understanding of the University’s contributions in fields ranging from technology, medicine and law to agriculture, public policy and Jewish Studies. Founded by the American philanthropist, Felix M. Warburg
Felix M. Warburg
Felix Moritz Warburg was a member of the Warburg banking family of Hamburg, Germany.- Biography :He was a grandson of Moses Marcus Warburg, one of the founders of the bank, M. M. Warburg . Felix Warburg was a partner in Kuhn, Loeb & Co.. He is known as a leading advocate of a Federal Reserve...
in 1925, AFHU has been a central force in The Hebrew University of Jerusalem's
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ; ; abbreviated HUJI) is Israel's second-oldest university, after the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Hebrew University has three campuses in Jerusalem and one in Rehovot. The world's largest Jewish studies library is located on its Edmond J...
rise to international prominence. Today, AFHU is part of an international Society of Friends organizations spanning more than 25 countries.