Welcome to the School of Social Work at the Hebrew University.
The social work profession is intended to address the needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities, and to shape welfare policy. Our school prepares graduates to practice social work at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. It excels in excellent professional training alongside groundbreaking research with theoretical, empirical, and practical implications. Students and faculty demonstrate strong social commitment to address the needs of diverse and vulnerable populations and to secure their rights. Our graduates learn to be agents of change, shaping a better tomorrow for vulnerable populations and for society as a whole.
The school has leading academic faculty in the areas of trauma and mental health, child abuse and neglect, disabilities, at‑risk populations, older adults, social welfare policy, the third sector, and early childhood. Faculty members maintain extensive international ties in research, dissemination, and knowledge transfer. Our many research groups and centers—jointly run by faculty, students, and in some cases the general public—develop and disseminate up‑to‑date theoretical and applied knowledge that informs and is informed by practice and policy.
We have a professional administrative staff committed in heart and deed to providing professional service, with respect for diversity and difference, solidarity, and ethical responsibility. This commitment is reflected in personal guidance and tailored support for each student’s needs. Academic and administrative staff and students participate in various school committees and decision‑making teams.
Graduates of the school hold influential positions delivering psychosocial treatment to individuals and families, in community work, policy and social organizations, and in applied and academic research. We cultivate generations of researchers, clinicians, community workers, and policymakers who combine academic excellence with deep social commitment.
I invite you to join our welcoming and challenging academic community that promotes critical thinking, innovation, mutual responsibility, and social engagement — and to take part in shaping the future of the profession and of Israeli society.
Prof. Miriam Schiff