A national, not-for-profit organization based in the United States, headquartered in New York with seven regional offices working in close partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. AFHU provides supporters, Hebrew University alumni, and the public with stimulating programs and events, and organizes missions to Israel. For over 100 years, the organization’s activities have supported scholarly and scientific achievement at HU, created scholarships, funded new facilities, and assisted the university’s efforts to recruit outstanding new faculty.

The Hebrew University has been a beacon for visionary minds who challenge convention and shape the future. Founded by luminaries like Albert Einstein, who entrusted his intellectual legacy to the university, it is dedicated to advancing knowledge, cultivating leadership, and promoting diversity. Home to over 23,000 students from 90 countries, the university drives much of Israel’s civilian scientific research and the commercialization of technologies through Yissum, its technology transfer company. Hebrew University’s groundbreaking contributions have been recognized with major international awards, including ten Nobel Prizes, two Turing Awards, and a Fields Medal. Ranked 88th globally by the Shanghai Ranking (2025), Hebrew University marks a century of excellence in research, education, and innovation.