The Hebrew University, reportedly more than $50 million in debt, failed to open for the new academic year Sunday because it is unable to increase the rents charged students living in the dormitories. Housing Minister David Levy opposed the move which would affect about a third of the 17,000 enrolled students. The rent increase would bring the university an additional $1 million.
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