04/12/2025
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Rome, including Rev. Prof. Mark Lewis SJ, Rector of the Pontificia Università Gregoriana and Rev. Prof. Josef Mario Briffa SJ, Director of Academic Programmes at the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Jerusalem.
Together with HUJI leadership, the discussion focused on shared academic priorities and opportunities to deepen cooperation, particularly in the study of Scripture and inter-tradition dialogue.
Rev. Prof. Mark Lewis SJ reflected on the meeting: “Our conversation with the academic leadership of the Hebrew University offered an important opportunity to reinforce our partnership, especially through the study of Scripture and facilitating dialogue. The unique presence of our institutions in the two great cities of the ancient world - Jerusalem and Rome - opens pathways to create learning environments that bridge history and help shape the future.”
In the photo (left to right): Vice President for International Affairs at HUJI, Prof. Guy Harpaz; Rector of HUJI, Prof. Oron Shagrir; Rev. Prof. Mark Lewis SJ, Rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University; Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at HUJI, Prof. Elisheva Baumgarten; Rev. Prof Josef Mario Briffa SJ, , Director of Academic Programmes at the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Jerusalem; and International Office Head at HUJI, Ms. Jane Turner.
