As part of the centennial celebrations of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Post has issued a new commemorative stamp marking 100 years since the University’s founding. The stamp was released this week by Israel Post’s Philatelic Service as part of the official events marking the University’s centenary throughout 2025.
Designed by Studio Manch, the stamp features the iconic amphitheater on the Mount Scopus campus, located on the very site where the University’s opening ceremony was held in 1925. The design looks out toward the Judean Desert and the Edom Mountains, connecting the University’s historical origins with its physical and intellectual landscape.
Over the past century, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has laid the foundations for academic excellence across the humanities and social sciences, the natural sciences, and the exact sciences. Many of Israel’s leading physicians, jurists, economists, and mathematicians are alumni of the University. Today, the Hebrew University is ranked 88th among the world’s top 100 universities according to the Shanghai Ranking.
As a leading research university, the Hebrew University is engaged in educating future generations, advancing innovative research, developing extensive international activity in both teaching and research, fostering strong ties with high-tech industries in Israel and around the world, cultivating a diverse academic community, and maintaining deep social involvement in Jerusalem and across Israeli society. Over the years, the University has established wide-ranging connections with the global academic community, including hundreds of collaborations with universities and research institutes worldwide.
The commemorative stamp, with a face value of 9 shekels, was designed by Studio Manch and is available for purchase through the Israel Post Philatelic Service website.
Regions: Middle East, Israel, North America, United States
Keywords: Science, People in science