For nearly a century, The British Friends have proudly worked to maintain academic and research excellence, at the heart of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. We aim to benefit students and scholars both in Israel and the UK while sharing knowledge and know-how across the globe, honouring the University’s remarkable achievements and ethos as a pluralist institution while looking forward to the centenary in 2025.

“The University, whilst trying to maintain the highest scientific level, must, at the same time, be rendered accessible to all classes of the people…the doors of our libraries, lecture rooms and laboratories must be opened widely to them all”

Chaim Weizmann, at the laying of the cornerstones of the Hebrew University on Mount Scopus 24 July 1918

The British Friends of the Hebrew University support student and academic collaboration, helping where possible with scholarships and bursaries and more broadly promote the University’s achievements.