Canadian Friends of Hebrew University

Preparing the next generation of leaders

The Hebrew University Business School is adapting its approach to business education while guiding students through one of the most challenging periods in Israel’s recent history.

HEBREW UNIVERSITY graduation ceremony
Prof. Orly Sade speaks with Maor Zaguri

Leading the next generation: Prof. Orly Sade on finance, education, and opportunity

Dr. Dan Marom in conversation with Maor Zaguri, Acclaimed Israeli Director

Shaping Israel’s next generation of entrepreneurs

Prof. Shohan Chosen-Hillel in conversation with Maor Zaguri, acclaimed Israeli Director

Meet the scholar behind the science of better decisions


'It’s amazing to see what education can do'

In the fourth episode of the 2025 season of ‘The Philanthropists,’ Maxyne Finkelstein, President of the Morris & Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation, speaks to Israeli writer and director Maor Zaguri.

 Maxyne Finkelstein  President of the Morris and Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation

'We’re going to actually live and be Einstein'

In the third episode of the 2025 season of ‘The Philanthropists,’ Taran Davies, a visionary producer and distributor of IMAX and Giant Screen films, speaks to Israeli writer and director Maor Zaguri

 Taran Davies, a visionary producer and distributor of IMAX and Giant Screen films

'Philanthropy is not only about giving money. It’s about giving time'

In the second episode of the 2025 season of ‘The Philanthropists,’ Danielle Pollack a longtime supporter of Canadian Friends of Hebrew University, speaks to Israeli writer and director Maor Zaguri.

 Danielle Pollack, a visionary entrepreneur and dedicated philanthropist

'Life is for the living': Discussing Israel, Hebrew University, and the value of positive thinking

WATCH: In the first episode of the 2025 season of ‘The Philanthropists,’ Monette Malewski National Chair of Canadian Friends of Hebrew University speaks to Israeli writer and director Maor Zaguri.

 Monette Malewski, National Chair of Canadian Friends of Hebrew University

WATCH: 'Philanthropy starts with curiosity'

In the fifth episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ Pnina and Marcel Pinchevsky discuss Israel, Hebrew University, and the value of giving.

 Pnina and Marcel Pinchevsky

WATCH: 'Hebrew University is a wonderful place of learning and healing'

In the fourth episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ April Rosenfeld discusses the importance of charity and the meaning of philanthropy.

 April Rosenfeld

WATCH: 'Working as a team'

In the third episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ Nathan and Glennie Lindenberg discuss their partnership in life and in supporting Hebrew University.

 Nathan and Glennie Lindenberg

WATCH: 'Helping people build things that are worthwhile is very gratifying'

In the second episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ Ralph Benmergui, Canadian television and radio personality, speaks with Bernard Pinsky, chair of the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation.

BERNARD PINSKY: ‘We can move the needle.’

WATCH: The Philanthropists - 'Giving has made for a much more joyful life'

Join the premiere episode of the 2023 season of ‘The Philanthropists'. In this episode, Ralph Benmergui, Canadian television and radio personality speaks to Canadian Jewish philanthropist Gary Segal.

 Canadian Jewish philanthropist Gary Segal