Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Jerusalem Biennale turns trauma and pain into art, healing, and hope

The Jerusalem Biennale showcases 42 exhibitions exploring trauma, memory, spirituality, healing, and the search for hope.

The Ardon Windows at the former National Library of Israel form the hub of the main Biennale exhibition, Or Chozer.
Women sit together to enjoy a pizza (illustrative)

Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds

The Ophel archaeological site where a monumental complex housing several Second Temple-era mikvaot were uncovered by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, September 23, 2026.

Massive newly-unearthed complex may shed light on how Jewish pilgrims prepared to enter the Temple

An image of the human brain

How does breathing alter the brain? Inside the science of sighs with a world-leading neuroscientist


Israel’s higher education is becoming another casualty in constant crises - opinion

Israel’s intellectual and innovative edge took generations to build. We cannot afford to let our educational excellence erode while we wait for the crises to subside.

 An aerial view of Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Mount Scopus campus.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Israeli scientists find carp can resist a deadly virus

For carp farmers around the world, the holiday favorite has a serious enemy: they are susceptible to several serious viral, parasitic, and bacterial diseases that can reduce their numbers.

Prof. Lior David holds a small fishbowl with carps.

Targeted antibiotic gel helps 80% of pilot patients avoid foot amputation, Jerusalem trial finds

GentaGel’s biodegradable treatment releases antibiotics directly at infection sites for up to 60 days; the company is pursuing further trials and an FDA regulatory pathway.

Dr. Ariel Orbach (L), Co-Founder and CEO of GentaGel, Prof. Avi Domb (M), Inventor of GentaGel-LR Technology, and Eli Lerner (R), Co-founder and COO of GentaGel.

Is AI clairvoyant? ChatGPT can make personality tests and predict responses, Israeli study finds

Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) scientists have developed a method for generating personality assessment questionnaires with ChatGPT from any source text in English. 

Picture showing the ChatGPT application displayed on a smartphone screen, illustrative

Being religious is better for your mental health, Israeli rabbi scientist-led study reveals

Study shows strong sense of purpose, healthier digital habits lower risks for addiction, depression.

VISITORS PARTICIPATE in the capital’s Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem march last month. The encouraging implication of the study is that these are factors anyone can strengthen, regardless of whether they are religious, according to the researcher.

Israeli scientists make plants produce milk protein, paving way for cow-free dairy

The discovery would thus help overcome a major hurdle in producing real dairy proteins without cows, paving the way for more sustainable dairy ingredients and less climate change.

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Russia 'monitoring' as historian critical of Zionism vanishes upon landing in Israel

Russian journalist and former State Duma representative Daria Mitina claimed Artyom Kirpichenok was being held by the Shin Bet.

Artem Kirpichenok.

Some parts of your body age faster than others, Israeli study finds

Hebrew University researchers say the discovery could pave the way for new cancer treatments and earlier detection of dozens of diseases.

WHILE YOUR calendar says you’re 75, 50, or 25, some of your cells may be biologically much older than others – and those ‘elderly’ cells may help explain why aging and age-related diseases develop.

Komuna: Connecting young Israelis and olim through the power of Israeli folk dance

“We didn’t dance new songs. We danced old dances, such as ‘Tsadik katamar,’ different horas, and some line dances we used to do in kindergarten. And people were flying in the air.

Komuna members pose for a group photo during the community's eighth-anniversary celebration.

Living near green spaces can reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds

Bar-Ilan University researchers found greener neighborhoods were linked to lower stress hormone levels in pregnant women, highlighting the health benefits of residential green spaces.

A pregnant woman is seen holding her stomach in front of foliage (illustrative)