Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Shaping the future of AI at Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Scholar: Insights from the Faculty of the Hebrew University Business School. In conversation with Dr. Michael Gofman, hosted by Maor Zaguri, Acclaimed Israeli Director.

Dr. Michael Gofman, senior lecturer in finance and head of the PhD Program at the Hebrew University Business School
Paraguayan Ambassador Alejandro Rubin Cymerman (L) with President Isaac Herzog at his Jerusalem residence, 2024.

Grapevine: Paraguay’s ambassador brings longstanding pro-Israel ties to Jerusalem

Terrorists from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.

Hamas planned to spark wider war against Israel with October 7 massacre - study

Stem cells are viewed on a computer screen at the University of Connecticut`s (UConn) Stem Cell Institute at the UConn Health Center on August 27, 2010 in Farmington, Connecticut.

Gut feeling: Hebrew University shows how your body’s stem cells fight Salmonella - study


Mothers can protect babies from gum disease before birth, Hebrew University study finds

New research shows maternal antibodies may shape a baby’s oral immune system before and after birth, offering long-term protection against gum disease.

An illustration of a mother feeding a baby a bottle of formula.

Grapevine: Iconic photograph

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Work is underway to create infrastructure for the new Green Line on the Jerusalem light rail.

Decoding the digital pulse: How Prof. Yaniv Dover maps the flow of information and human behavior

At the Hebrew University Business School, Dover combines data science, psychology, and physics to reveal how information spreads online, shaping interactions, decisions, and modern markets.

PROF. YANIV DOVER brings physics-based thinking to the social sciences

'Assault on city's fundamental values': Attack on nun in Jerusalem sparks widespread condemnation

A 36-year-old man was arrested by Israel Police on Wednesday in connection with the case and is being questioned for racist assault.

A nun was assaulted near King David's tomb on Tuesday April 28, 2026.

Patterns of influence: Inside Prof. Yaniv Dover’s physics-inspired view of marketing

WATCH: The Scholar - Insights from the Faculty of the Hebrew University Business School. In conversation with Professor Yaniv Dover, hosted by Maor Zaguri, Acclaimed Israeli Director.

Prof. Yaniv Dover, Associate Professor of Marketing and Vice Dean for Research at the Hebrew University Business School

Bold vs cautious: Raven personalities shape survival in a changing desert - study

Ravens willing to take risks get easy access to food near humans but still face higher mortality rates.

A Fan-Tailed raven, in Mitzpe Shalem, near the Dead Sea.

Grapevine: Remembrance, appreciation

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Israelis commemorate Remembrance Day at Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square, April 20, 2026.

Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution 

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggest that vertical green walls, along with AI-inspired technology, offer a natural solution.

THE VERTICAL green walls are transferred from decorative features into intelligent, responsive environmental systems

'Personality determines life or death': Bold ravens near humans die younger - study

A new study reveals how ravens' behavior impacts their survival. Risk-prone birds face higher mortality due to human activities, while cautious ones thrive.

Fan Tailed Raven, Mitzpe Shalem, Dead Sea.

Israelis suffer negative effects on health-related behavior due to Iran war - study

A Hebrew University study found that during the war, Israelis struggled with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and a decrease in sleep and physical activity.

Israelis take cover around a small, overcrowded bomb shelter in a public park as sirens sound during Iranian missile attacks on April 6, 2026 in Hod Hasharon, central Israel.