International MBA - Hebrew University Business School, Churchill Avenue 1, Jerusalem (2026)

18/09/2026

From Wall Street to Mount Scopus: How a Goldman Sachs alumna is writing her next chapter in Israel. 📈✨

For International MBA student Rebecca E. Shiner, CPA moving to Israel was always a matter of “when, not if.” Raised in a religious Jewish and deeply Zionist community in Chicago, her connection to Israel crystallized after traveling to the country three times during the war following October 7th to volunteer.

Those experiences solidified her decision to make Aliyah and build her life in Israel through the IMBA at the Hebrew University Business School (HUBS). At HUBS, she has found opportunities to connect her professional experience, academic interests, and career goals in Israel:

While Israel is famous for startups, Rebecca learned during her five years at Goldman Sachs that she is drawn to mature corporate environments. One of the most rewarding parts of the IMBA experience has been returning to academia with professional experience and discovering how differently she now engages with classroom discussions and research when she can connect directly to situations she has experienced firsthand.

Having placed out of foundational courses due to her technical expertise, she chose to become a Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Financial Accounting to build connections within the accounting department and explore a growing interest in university-level teaching. Drawing on prior experience mentoring and training colleagues during her years at Goldman Sachs, she especially enjoys helping students gain confidence in a subject she genuinely loves and believes is much more approachable, practical, and intuitive than many people initially expect. She also worked as a Research Assistant for Prof. Elyashiv Wiedman during the semester.

Rebecca will soon join KPMG’s U.S. International Tax Compliance team in Jerusalem as a Senior Associate, taking the opportunity to expand her accounting expertise into an entirely new technical area. The role will also satisfy the professional training required to transfer her U.S. CPA license to Israel. Alongside her work at KPMG, she plans to write a master’s thesis and complete the remaining certification exams required for Israeli licensure.

For Rebecca, choosing a full-time MBA was as much about building a life in Israel as it was about advancing her career. As a new Olah, she wanted to immerse herself in Israeli life, form lasting relationships, and create both a sense of home and a strong foundation for her future in Israel. That commitment has extended beyond the classroom too: Rebecca volunteered for Shlav Bet in the IDF and recently completed her Tzav Rishon. She is now awaiting her draft date for basic training.

We are incredibly proud to be the academic home for global professionals like Rebecca as they launch their careers in Israel.

👉 Curious about our 1-year International MBA tracks? Click the link to find out more: https://imba.huji.ac.il/

17/09/2026

We spend a lot of time asking whether we can trust AI. But what happens when the question is reversed, and AI is the one deciding whether to trust us?

Prof. Yaniv Dover recently joined Kan’s “Three Who Know” to discuss new research conducted with, and lead by Valeria Lerman, a PhD candidate at the Business School, exploring how AI models evaluate people and form judgments of trust.

The findings reveal an intriguing parallel. Like humans, AI models consider qualities such as trustworthiness, generosity, and competence when evaluating a person. But they don’t necessarily put those qualities together the way we do. While people tend to form an overall impression of someone, AI models are more likely to assess each trait separately.

Perhaps most importantly, AI is not free from bias. The study identified differences related to factors including gender, religion, and age, and found that different models may evaluate the very same person differently.

As AI becomes increasingly involved in decisions about hiring, lending, and other areas that directly affect people’s lives, understanding how these systems evaluate us is becoming just as important as deciding how much we trust them.

🎧 Listen to Prof. Yaniv Dover discuss the research and consider a fascinating question: Who is more judgmental, humans or AI?
https://www.ifatmediasite.com/ms/radio/2026/07/07/14672081.mp3

Link to the article: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/rspa/article/482/2335/20251113/481264/A-closer-look-at-how-large-language-models-trust

14/09/2026

What keeps us going when willpower and motivation are no longer enough?
Doron Maman, a PhD candidate at the Hebrew University Business School, studies how values drive performance in times of adversity.
In a recent episode of “Popcorn,” Doron offers a different perspective on resilience. Not all adversity is the same. Some hardships are imposed on us, some challenges we choose, and sometimes the two collide. Doron refers to this as “integrated adversity”: pursuing a goal we have chosen while facing a crisis we did not.
His research examines the role values play in each of these situations. Drawing on Professor Shalom Schwartz’s theory of basic human values, Doron explores the fit between the adversity we face and the values that drive us. Security-related values may become more prominent in times of crisis, while achievement may play a greater role in challenges we choose. In situations of integrated adversity, however, he identifies an intriguing combination: the desire to succeed alongside the desire for that success to benefit others.
Then Doron found himself putting his own research to the test.
In October 2024, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in an area responsible for speech and thinking, and was given one week to prepare for surgery.
“I became my own research subject,” he says.
During that week, from the hospital, Doron created a digital course about his work for his sons. One challenge had been imposed on him, but within it, he chose another goal, one that brought together achievement, meaning, and giving to others.
🎧 In the episode, Doron discusses the relationship between values and performance, the different forms adversity can take, and the deceptively simple question at the heart of his research: Why do we do what we do, especially in times of crisis?
Listen to the full episode >> https://adaptation.work/blog-podcast/%D7%93%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%9E%D7%9E%D7%9F-%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%A4%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%9F-451/

02/09/2026

🏆 Meet Frienddy, a venture built by listening to a real need.

Congratulations to Nataliya Minskii and Kinneret Kanik, who took first place in this year’s AtoBe competition with Frienddy! 🥇

Frienddy is a wearable digital coach designed to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) navigate daily routines with greater independence and less stress.

The venture began taking shape last year through the Catalyst program at the Hebrew University Business School. Nataliya and Kinneret initially envisioned a robot-based solution, but conversations with mentors, professionals, and potential users encouraged them to rethink their approach.

A key moment came when they received direct feedback from a child with ASD. That feedback helped inspire a new direction: a smartwatch designed to fit more naturally into a child’s everyday life and provide step-by-step guidance when needed.

They continued developing and refining Frienddy at AtoBe, culminating in a first-place win this year. 🏆

Today, the team is continuing trials with families while exploring collaborations and future pilots with healthcare professionals and organizations in Israel.

A special thank you to Professor Dan Marom and Michael Mizrahi, who lead Catalyst and support participants as they turn early ideas into developing ventures.

We’re proud to see a venture that began its journey at the Hebrew University Business School continue to grow and reach new milestones. 💙

01/09/2026

When medical and scientific expertise meets business thinking, new career opportunities emerge. 🧬

The BioMed MBA specialization at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem equips physicians, researchers, and biomedical professionals with the skills to succeed and lead in the business of medicine and life sciences.

What you’ll gain 🎓

✅ An in-depth understanding of the unique business environment of the biomedical industry, alongside the core MBA curriculum.

✅ Practical knowledge in entrepreneurship and innovation management, regulation and risk management, marketing and intellectual property, biomedical venture financing, and health economics.

✅ The ability to connect your medical or scientific expertise with the business and management skills needed to advance into leadership, management, and entrepreneurial roles.

✅ The opportunity to study alongside professionals from medicine, research, and industry while expanding your professional network.

Want to learn more about the specialization?

Join us for an online information session on Thursday, September 3, at 6:00 PM.

Register here 👇

https://lnkd.in/e7KRDc_d

24/08/2026

There’s more than one way to measure the impact of a university.

A recent analysis by Unicorn Founders looked at where the co-founders of U.S. unicorns studied and, more specifically, how often two or more founders of the same company attended the same university during overlapping years.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ranks 9th, with 14% of its unicorns in the sample showing this kind of overlap between founders.

It’s an interesting way to look at the role universities can play in entrepreneurship. Not only as places to gain knowledge and skills, but also as environments where people meet, exchange ideas, and form relationships that can eventually lead to something bigger.

Of course, this is just one of several ways to examine the relationship between universities and unicorn founders. Different metrics produce different results, and smaller sample sizes can influence the rankings. But across these analyses, a broader pattern is worth noting: many of the same universities appear again and again.

Israeli academia has a particularly strong presence. The Technion, the Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, and the Weizmann Institute feature regularly across different analyses related to unicorn founders and entrepreneurship. Their recurring presence points to the role Israeli universities play within the country’s wider innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

For us at the Hebrew University Business School, there’s another takeaway.

The value of a university experience is also found in the connections students make along the way. In the classroom, in a team project, through a conversation between classes, or while working together on a new idea.

You never know where one of those connections might lead.

Your future business partner might already be sitting next to you.

20/08/2026

Meet the Student - Marc Abelman
"I find myself talking about stuff I learned in class at the gym or with friends. It’s practical ideology." 💡

Meet Marc Abelman, a US business graduate who made Aliyah 3 years ago and chose Hebrew University Business School for his International IMBA in MedTech Innovation.
Why Jerusalem? It kept him close to his ecosystem, allowed him to complete a rigorous degree in just one year, and put him in classrooms taught by actual industry leaders.

Marc’s Jerusalem Journey so far:
The Internship: Working at the Port of Ashdod’s VC fund, helping tech startups run real-world proofs of concept.

The Classroom: Embracing the diverse perspectives of an international cohort and learning to love the competitive, question-everything nature of Israeli students.

The Downtime: Playing local rugby to burst his "Oleh bubble," running the hills of the Old City, and relaxing in Gan Sacher.

Summed up in three words, Marc's experience has been insightful, rewarding, and engaging. We are so glad to have you in the HUBS family, Marc! ✨

👉 Curious about our 1-year International MBA tracks? Click the link to find your fit: [email protected]

16/08/2026

The Hebrew University is once again Israel’s highest-ranked university in the Shanghai Ranking! We are proud to be part of the Hebrew University, recognized among the world’s top 100 universities.

09/08/2026

From ideas to impact 💡

After weeks of learning, exploring, collaborating, and building, Catalyst came to a close with Demo Day!

Students took the stage to present ideas inspired by real challenges and personal experiences. From AI-powered solutions for stronger family connections and smarter financial planning, to cybersecurity, education, and digital services, the projects showed just how many directions entrepreneurial thinking can take.

Guided throughout the program by Prof. Dan Marom and Michael Mizrahi, students had the opportunity to move beyond the classroom, meet entrepreneurs and industry leaders, explore Jerusalem's innovation ecosystem, and turn ideas into something they could actually begin to build.

We were also happy to welcome back Taliah Lasry, a Hebrew University alumna from the 2022–2023 cohort and now Entrepreneurship Programs Manager at ASPER-HUJI Innovate, who joined the Demo Day to listen to the pitches and share feedback with the teams.

One message came through clearly in our conversations with the students: Catalyst wasn't only about the final pitch. It was about the people they met, the perspectives they gained, the questions they learned to ask, and the confidence to take an idea and get started.

Congratulations to all our Catalyst participants! 👏

We can't wait to see where you take these ideas next.

05/08/2026

✨ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Meet Marian Khoury ✨

Many students travel across the globe to join the International MBA program at Hebrew University Business School. But for Jerusalem native Marian Khoury, going international was about expanding her horizons right at home.

Marian has lived in Jerusalem her whole life, aside from an undergraduate exchange semester in South Korea. Before starting her IMBA, she worked as a digital retail supervisor at the Garden Tomb. When she decided to pursue her master's, she specifically chose the international track to step out of her comfort zone.

"Academics are one thing, but connections are something else entirely," Marian says. "I wanted to work with people from different backgrounds. Everyone brings a unique piece of information to the table."

For Marian, her classmates' diverse work experiences have been the most valuable part of the program. The iMBA also helped reshape her career goals, shifting her focus toward international communication and public relations. She recently put this into practice during a PR internship with the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, where she attended a lot of events, and had the opportunity to collaborate with embassies and global organizations.

"Each course taught me something different and meaningful," she says. "My advice to anyone considering the program is to come with an open mind."

We are so proud to have Marian in our cohort!

👋 Want to build your own global network right here in Jerusalem?

For more information about the International MBA program and admissions, reach out to us at [email protected].

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