War with Iran: Regional Escalation and What Comes Next
In an emergency briefing, Prof. Amatzia Baram, one of the world’s leading scholars of Middle East power dynamics, examines the rapidly evolving confrontation between Israel, the United States, and Iran – and what Tehran’s strategy, escalation doctrine, and regional networks may signal in the weeks ahead.
Beyond the Headlines: Interfaith Dialogue and Shared Society in Israel Today
In a moment when Israel is often portrayed solely through the lens of polarization and conflict, this webinar offered a different, rarely seen perspective – one focused on how interfaith dialogue and coexistence are actively taking place on the ground.
Iran at a Crossroads: Making Sense of a Rapidly Unfolding Moment
As Iran again dominates global headlines, events inside the country are unfolding rapidly, reshaping internal power dynamics, regional stability, and international policy in real time. Amid public unrest, regime crackdowns, questions about elite cohesion, and mounting external pressure, the situation remains fluid and deeply consequential – making it increasingly difficult, and increasingly urgent, to distinguish short-term volatility from deeper structural change.
Inside Israel’s Evolving Security Landscape: An Insider Briefing with the Former Deputy Head of the Mossad
As former Deputy Head of the Mossad and past Chief of Special Operations, Udi Lavi played a central role in some of Israel’s most sophisticated intelligence achievements, including operations targeting Iranian infrastructure and the recent disruption of Hezbollah’s communications networks. His perspective offers rare insight into how Israel plans, executes, and adapts its strategy in a complex and fast-changing environment.
Inside the Mind After October 7: Trauma, Consciousness, and the Path to Healing
This special webinar brought together Prof. Roy Salomon, a leading expert in cognitive neuroscience and the study of consciousness, and Ophir Netzer, a doctoral researcher focusing on trauma among Nova survivors. Both are part of University of Haifa’s Salomon Lab, where pioneering research is shedding new light on the mechanisms of trauma and resilience. Together, they shared both scientific insight and human stories from the cutting edge of trauma research – revealing how trauma alters the way people experience reality and how new paths of healing are being explored.
Memory, Resilience & Hope: Commemorating October 7 & the War
Healing at Home: Recovery and Resilience for Displaced Israeli Families
A People in Peril: The Crisis Facing Syria’s Druze and the Fight for Identity
Inside Israel’s Defense Strategy: A Conversation with a Former Israel Air Force Chief
In recent weeks, Israeli fighter jets conducted multiple precision airstrikes deep inside Iranian territory—targeting nuclear sites (Natanz, Isfahan), missile production facilities, air defenses, and military command centers. These strikes, part of what has been referred to as Operation Rising Lion, reflected Israel’s ability to project military power deep into enemy territory with precision and control. Around the same time, a U.S. operation near Iran’s Fordow nuclear site highlighted the coordinated efforts between Israel and the United States to deter Iranian aggression.
University of Haifa: Revitalizing War-Torn Northern Israel
