Program

Saturday, June 14

Morning Walking Tours

9:30am-12:30pm: Walking tours in Jerusalem marking 100 years, with a focus on sites related to the University (Paris Square/Terra Sancta, the Ratisbonne Monastery (Faculty of Law, City Hall, etc.)

Lunch Break

1-2 pm: Buffet lunch at the King David Hotel

Afternoon Panel Discussion

4-5:30 pm: "Future Pioneers: An Afternoon with Young Brilliant Scientists" - Showcasing the Next Generation of Innovators at the Hebrew University (King David Hotel)

Evening Event

8:30-11 pm: Opening event marking 100 Years of the Hebrew University (Entrance Plaza of the Edmond J. Safra Campus)

Sunday, June 15 

8:00-9:00 am: Executive Committee (for members only) Room C-321, The Rachel and Selim Benin School of Computer Science & Engineering, Edmond J. Safra Campus

9:15-10:45 am: University President's Plenary (The Brindell and Milton Gottlieb Auditorium, The Rachel and Selim Benin School of Computer Science & Engineering, Edmond J. Safra Campus). This session will include the election of the new president and a presentation by the rector.

11:00 am-12:30 pm: Marking 100 Years of Entrepreneurship at the Hebrew University and the Awarding of the Annual Asper Prize. Featuring a guest lecture by Prof. Amir Yaron, Governor of the Bank of Israel (Wise Auditorium, Edmond J. Safra Campus)

12:45-1:30 pm: Inauguration of HUJI Park (Edmond J. Safra Campus)

1:45-3:00 pm: Lunch at the Palm Beach Courtyard of the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences 

3:00-4:00pm - The Inauguration of The Saul and Joyce Brandman Residence Park & The Saul and Joyce Brandman Science Laboratory Annex (Edmond J. Safra Campus)

5:30-7:30 pm: HUJI Plaza: Meet members of the University community, while enjoying a shuk-style dinner (Stanley Langendorf Plaza. Mount Scopus Campus)

7:30-10 pm: A reenactment ceremony of the historic 1925 opening of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, followed by a special performance by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Yaron Gottfried and featuring award-winning singer Miri Mesika (The Rothberg Amphitheater, Mount Scopus Campus).

Monday, June 16 

8:30-9:30 am: The Benefactors Breakfast (Simon and Rose Mandel Garden, Mount Scopus Campus)

9:45-11 am: Wall of Benefactors Inscription Ceremony (Nancy S. and Lawrence E. Glick Observation Plaza, Mount Scopus Campus)

11:30 am-1:00 pm: Ceremony Conferring Honorary Fellowship (Handler Auditorium (Truman Institute), Mount Scopus Campus)

1- 2:30 pm: Lunch honoring Honorary Doctorates at the Dan Jerusalem Hotel

3-4:30 pm: Tribute to the Recipients of Honorary Doctorates (Ezequiel Liwerant-Fomento Mexico Hall, Mount Scopus Campus)

6pm-7:30pm - Convocation Ceremony (The Rothberg Amphitheatre, Mount Scopus Campus)

7:45pm - Friends Associations Events

Tuesday, June 17 

11 am- 12:30 pm: Exclusive Event at the President Isaac Herzog's Residence. Theme: A Century of Support: A Tribute to our Donors

1 - 2:00 pm: Lunch (The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute)

2:30 - 4 pm: Marking a Century: Leaders Reflect, Inspire, and Envision - a panel discussion featuring global leaders from media, academia, and government who have profoundly shaped public discourse and influenced the course of world events. (Location: TBA)

4:30-6pm: Walking in the Steps of Einstein: Connecting History, Science, and the Jerusalem Community - Join us on a walking tour exploring the places Albert Einstein visited, honoring his legacy and his connection to Jerusalem and the Hebrew University.

8:30-11 pm: Gala Event at the Tower of David, including an artistic display marking 100 years of Hebrew University

Friday, June 13

7:30-10:30 pm: Friday Night Dinner

The Waldorf Astoria Ballroom

Wednesday, June 18

8:30-9:30 am - Wall of Life Inscription Ceremony ( Mount Scopus Campus)

10:00 am - Departure to Rehovot

11:00-12:30pm - Academic Achievements Award Ceremony (Ariowitsch Auditorium)

1:00-3:30pm - HUJI Market: Supporting the South & North (followed by food and cocktails)

4:00 - 5:00 pm - FOOJI Event

5:00-5:30 - Closing Cocktail Reception

5:30 pm - Returning to Jerusalem

Thursday, June 19 

8:30 - 9:30 am - Dedication Ceremonies - Mount Scopus (including the unveiling of the Founders Wall, Legacy Tree and Wall for Endowed Chairs) (Litwinsky Senate Hall, Mount Scopus)

9:45 - 11:15am - 100 Years of Philanthropy (Mount Scopus Campus)

11:30-12:15pm - Unveiling Ceremony of the new Recognition Wall for the Tradition of Innovation Campaign (Mount Scopus Campus)

12:15 - 1:15pm - Recognition Ceremony for Professor Haim Sompolinsky for winning the prestigious Brain Prize (Litwinsky Senate Hall, Mount Scopus Campus)

1:30 - 2:30 pm - Lunch at Dan Jerusalem Hotel

3:00 - 3:45 pm - Dedication Ceremony: Newly Renovated 6th Floor – Social Sciences & Business Buildings (TBD)

4:30 - 5:30 pm - Marking 50 years of the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies – (Wise Auditorium, Edmond J. Safra Campus)

5:30-6:30 – 40 under 40 event (Room C-321, The Rachel and Selim Benin School of Computer Science & Engineering, Edmond J. Safra Campus)

5:30 -8:00 pm -  Open Day with groups of alumni from all faculties - Presenting the Hebrew University's 40 Under 40: Honoring the Next Generation of Young Leaders

8:00-11pm - Mega Alumni Event featuring a special concert by Hatikva 6 with Avraham Tal (The National & University Sports Stadium in honor of Charles Grosberg (Cossel Athletic Stadium), Edmond J. Safra Campus)