Jerusalem School Competitors

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is Israel's first university, formed in 1918 and opened in 1925. Today, there are over 23,000 students enrolled at the University, including undergraduates, master's degree students, and doctoral candidates. The university has four campuses: Mount Scopus, The Edmond J. Safra (Givat Ram) Campus, and Ein Kerem (in Jerusalem), and Rehovot. Hebrew University Alumni are invited to visit https://alumni.huji.ac.il

Ariel University is proud to be Israel’s newest research university and prides itself on a strong emphasis on life science and engineering research to meet the needs of Israel’s hi-tech industries. Ariel University aspires to be at the forefront of innovative research in order to advance Israel’s economic and social development, drawing on the immense potential of the Israeli people.

We are the center of innovation for Jewish life and learning – preparing rabbis, cantors, leaders in Jewish education, Jewish nonprofit professionals, pastoral counselors, and scholars to apply their knowledge, commitment, vision, and expertise to strengthen and transform the Jewish community and larger world. We are the largest Jewish seminary in North America and the academic, spiritual, and professional leadership development center of Reform Judaism. Our students and alumni are leading a Jewish renaissance in North America, Israel, and around the globe as leaders in synagogues, schools, Hillels, hospitals, camps, the military, and Jewish organizations worldwide. Our faculty are internationally recognized for their teaching, research, and mentorship. Our Klau Library, American Jewish Archives, museums, and scholarly publications preserve and disseminate our heritage. Cutting-edge scholarship applicable to contemporary society emanates from our research institutes, centers, and projects. Our campuses in Cincinnati, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, and New York are vital centers for educational and cultural outreach to those of all faiths and backgrounds.