Rutgers Hillel thanks university President Jonathan Holloway for his leadership in signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Rutgers. The MOU formalizes the current relationship between the universities and creates a research grant program to fund enduring collaborations across disciplines. 

Rutgers and TAU have previously collaborated on projects relating to health sciences (including COVID-19 research) and technology. As per the MOU, Tel Aviv University will have research space in the newly built HUB, a five minute walk from the Rutgers Hillel building, thereby establishing a presence in New Brunswick and testifying to the ever-strengthening relationship between Rutgers and TAU. Rutgers Hillel looks forward to the opportunity of working with the University in any way we can to help support this wonderful project before, during and after construction of the HUB.

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy remarked at the MOU’s signing that “New Jersey and Israel have enjoyed close cultural, academic and economic ties”. Indeed, the partnership between Rutgers and TAU is one of the many benefits of these ties. As New Jersey’s flagship research university, Rutgers has shown that sustained support and interaction with Israel is a step toward scientific discovery, academic advancement, and enhanced opportunities for students and community members alike, Jewish or non-Jewish.

We thank President Holloway for his continuation of this tradition and fully support this initiative.