In the Press
Letter to Academic Faculty Members and Administrative Staff from the Incoming President
Dear Academic Faculty Members and Administrative Staff,
On Wednesday, the eve of Yom Kippur, I will begin my tenure as President of the University. In the attached letter, I would like to briefly share with you some of the academic initiatives we have jointly advanced—management, academic staff, and administrative staff—during my term as Rector. I will also provide an overview of several key challenges that lie ahead.
Later in the letter, I will introduce the new leadership team of the Hebrew University, who will be assuming their roles alongside me.
The End of the Junior Academic staff strike
Dear Students,
Following the announcement regarding the end of the junior academic staff strike and according to the update received from the staff union about the submission of grades by August 6, 2025, we would like to clarify that students who receive their final grade less than three business days before the date of the second exam (Moed Bet), after exam booklets have been made available and the appeal period has begun, will be subject to the framework published at the start of the strike:
Rector's Letter regarding the sanctions announced by the National Organization of Junior Academic Staff
Dear Students,
Due to the sanctions announced by the national organization of junior academic staff, junior faculty members who teach or assist in courses are not reporting grades.
We are currently negotiating with the organization and still hope to reach an agreement as soon as possible.
Letter to faculty after being elected as the next president of the university
Dear Academic and Administrative Staff Members,
Yesterday evening, the University’s Board of Governors approved my appointment as the next President of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. I am proud and deeply moved by the privilege of leading our wonderful university as it enters its 100th year. It is a great honor and an immense challenge.
The rector's message regarding the exam outline
Dear Members of the Hebrew University Community,
Below are the decisions regarding exams:
"Update of the teaching plan until the end of the semester"
Dear Hebrew University Community,
We hope that you and your loved ones are healthy, and we extend our support during these difficult times.
Message to Faculty Members Currently Abroad
Dear Faculty Members Currently Abroad,
I hope you are well during these challenging times, and that your families back home are also doing well.
Given that you are currently unable to return to Israel, and therefore your stay abroad is being extended, please note that you may use your KKM (research and professional development funds) to help cover the costs of extending your stay abroad. This is the current solution. If your KKM funds are insufficient, please be in touch with your deans.
Update letter from the Rector to the Universty community
To the Hebrew University community—greetings,
We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy, and we send our heartfelt strength to you during these challenging days.
Due to the current security situation, we have decided to extend teaching and learning via Zoom at least until the end of this week. (The faculty will notify you in cases where Zoom instruction is not possible, such as during clinical teaching and laboratory work.)
Principles of Action and Upholding Core Values – A Letter from the University Administration
Dear members of the Hebrew University community,
The State of Israel is going through a turbulent period, marked by dramatic events with significant implications for the country's future. In the background, the difficult and painful war continues, hostages remain in Gaza, and there are ongoing repeated attempts to alter the constitutional system.
