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At a time when religious identity is often discussed in the context of division, the University of Haifa is advancing a different model, one rooted
When University of Haifa’s Prof. J. H. (Yossi) Chajes arrived in Cambridge this winter to deliver Harvard University’s Houghton Medieval Studies Lecture in Early Book
By being a pioneer in occupational therapy within the Israeli-Arab community and developing cutting-edge technology for assessment and accessibility, Dr. Alexandra Danial-Saad of University of
One would be hard-pressed to find a career journey quite like that of American Friends of University of Haifa (AFUH) Board of Directors member Tom
Prof. Sigal Zilcha-Mano of University of Haifa is at the forefront of transforming mental health care by moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to psychotherapy. Her
AFUH spoke with Ophir about what she is seeing among Nova survivors today, what science is revealing about trauma and consciousness, and where she finds
Dr. Sawsan Kheir is not just a scholar—she’s a passionate advocate for the Druze community, a vital part of University of Haifa’s diverse campus. Recently,
Jay Ruderman has never been content to sit quietly on the sidelines. As an activist, author, and President of the Ruderman Family Foundation, he has
Baidaa Obaid, 22, grew up in the small Druze village of Sajur, and her journey through higher education has been anything but linear. Starting in
The Golan region, where the synagogue is located, was formerly a Jewish area during the Roman and Byzantine periods – from the first century BCE until the 7th-8th centuries CE.

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