Treasure Trove: David Matlow examines Albert Einstein’s deep ties to Israel
Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was not only one of the most influential physicists of all time, he was also a prominent booster of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and star fundraiser for the Zionist cause. In 1952 David Ben-Gurion asked Einstein to be the president of Israel, an offer he declined. Einstein believed that whatever their beliefs, […]
University of Toronto, Hebrew University Announce Partnership
The University of Toronto and Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel (HUJI) have announced a partnership that will see the two institutions collaborate on cutting-edge research and innovative start-ups.
Asper Foundation’s gift to boost innovation at Hebrew University
Boasting the largest number of start-ups per capita in the world, Israel gained its reputation as a high-tech powerhouse years ago, but it is only recently that the status has been applied to Jerusalem as much as Tel Aviv. Jerusalem’s rise in the start-up world is largely due to the development of a unique ecosystem […]
