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For University of Haifa student Or Kadosh, making a difference in the lives of others has always been a driving force. From volunteering with at-risk youth and Holocaust survivors to serving in the Israel Police’s intelligence operations, her experiences have been shaped by a deep commitment to helping those around her.
Now pursuing a B.A. in Criminology and Human Services through the University’s Raveh Ravid Program, Or is building on that commitment while preparing for a career in human resources. With the support of the University of Haifa, she is combining her academic ambitions with her passion for community service and her determination to make a meaningful impact.
Stories of impact
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 Haifa’s Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences is reshaping how people with disabilities access public, cultural, and educational spaces through advanced technology. She spoke with the American Friends of the University of Haifa (AFUH) about her journey, her innovative research, and her vision for inclusive, culturally grounded education.
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 Levy. It spans his early adventures as a teenage archaeology volunteer, decades of groundbreaking excavation across Israel, Jordan, India, and beyond, and now a new chapter of American-Israeli academic collaboration driven by creativity and a bold vision for Israel’s future.
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 work has helped shift the field from focusing on average treatment effects to understanding the dynamic, person-specific pathways of change. In a conversation with AFUH, she shared how her research focuses on understanding why individuals respond differently to therapy and how treatments can be tailored to each person’s unique needs.
University of Haifa student Snir Dagan, 26, originally from Moshav Ein Yahav in southern Israel, has long felt a responsibility to serve Israel and its people. Now, through his studies in political science and international relations, he is turning that commitment into a path toward a career in diplomacy — one he hopes will allow him to strengthen understanding between Israel and Jewish communities around the world.
Building Bridges: Snir Dagan’s Journey Toward a Life in Diplomacy
University of Haifa student Snir Dagan, 26, originally from Moshav Ein Yahav in southern Israel, has long felt a responsibility to serve Israel and its people. Now, through his studies in political science and international relations, he is turning that commitment into a path toward a career in diplomacy — one he hopes will allow him to strengthen understanding between Israel and Jewish communities around the world.
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