Dear students,

The State of Israel has been under attack since yesterday morning. Many students and faculty members were drafted into reserve service, and we pray that they will return safely soon.

After a discussion and assessment of the situation, the Hebrew University, in cooperation with the other research universities in Israel, decided to postpone the start of the academic year by a week.

The academic year will begin on Sunday, October 22, 2023. The first semester will end on the planned date - 22.1.2024.

The preparation, including the orientation sessions, will take place next week - notices about the exact date in each unit will be sent later.

We would like to assure the recruited students and those affected in some other way, that we will do everything we possibly can to help you successfully integrate into your studies and make up any missing materials.

The secretaries of your units will be at your disposal for these matters.

For assistance with personal issues, please contact the Dean of Students, Prof. Guy Harpaz: guy.harpaz@mail.huji.ac.il; Mobile: 050-6848575. You can contact the psychological service via the email psyserv@mail.huji.ac.il.

Our hearts go out to the families of those murdered. We send wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured and are full of hope that all the abducted, captured and missing people will return soon. We strengthen the hands of all those who work night and day to restore security, peace, and routine to the State of Israel.

 Sincerely,

Tamir Sheafer