Delegation of representatives of the Pontifical Universities in Israel

Delegation Rectors of the Pontifical Uni in Israel

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    The delegation of ten Rectors of the Pontifical Universities was organized by the Embassy of Israel to the Holy See aimed at promoting and fostering academic relations between Pontifical Universities and Israeli Universities. The participants visited Israel to get acquainted with modern Israeli society, religion, economy, politics and culture, and enjoy a special program and tour beyond the usual tourist track.
    On December 2, the participants left Rome for Israel and started their intense 5 days visit of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa. Some of the highlights were:  visiting the Hebrew University, Bar Ilan University and the Technion where they met with professors and discussed possible academic cooperation. They also visited Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, modern and ancient Jerusalem, and Holy sites.