Yaron Ezrahi, a professor emeritus in the Department of Political Science at the Hebrew University, passed away.
Prof. Ezrahi is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Israeli Society for Political Science. Ezrahi completed his doctorate at Harvard University and received his degree in 1972. His articles were published in prestigious journals around the world and his books received great acclaim. His research dealt mainly with philosophical issues and the media in Israel.
Prof. Dan Avnon, Head of the Department of Political Science: "Yaron was a great teacher, an esteemed researcher and a dear friend to his colleagues in the department and a model for his students. Ezrachi was a fascinating conversationalist, and his commitment to research has developed alongside his commitment to society and the democratic regime in Israel. "