Standing with Students in a Time of War: A Conversation with Prof. Batya Engel-Yeger
Prof. Batya Engel-Yeger serves as Dean of Students at the University of Haifa, who has built her entire academic career at the University of Haifa and the Faculty of Medicine – Technion. A researcher whose work focuses on sensory processing and daily function, she spoke with AFUH about leading student life at one of Israel’s most exposed universities during an escalating war.
Prof. Yossi Chajes Reveals the Hidden History of Kabbalah, Magic, and Science
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 History, he brought with him decades of groundbreaking scholarship—work that has reshaped how we understand the intertwined histories of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), magic, and science.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Sawsan Kheir Shares Druze Community Struggles at Jewish Federations General Assembly
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, she brought that voice to the General Assembly of The Jewish Federations of North America, engaging a global audience of Jewish lay leaders with insights on the challenges and aspirations of the Druze community. From the Northern Lights program to the everyday realities of life in Haifa, Dr. Kheir spoke with energy, urgency, and heart, showing how academia and advocacy can come together to inspire meaningful change.
