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Hebrew University Taps Prof. Asher Cohen as New President
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced on Monday that Prof. Tamir Sheafer will serve as its next president, beginning October 2025. ...
Jerusalem, 30 June, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced on Monday that Prof. Tamir Sheafer will serve as its next president, beginning October 2025. Currently the university’s rector and a former dean of social sciences, Sheafer will succeed Prof. Asher Cohen, who is completing two terms in office. Sheafer played a key role in supporting students and promoting coexistence during the war following the October 7 Hamas attack.
“I am committed to continuing the advancement of the Hebrew University as a global leader,” Sheafer said. Board chairman Dan Schlesinger praised Sheafer’s “creative vision and excellent managerial skills,” calling him a worthy successor.
