Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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.
Living near green spaces can reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds
One in five Israeli women who get cosmetic procedures show signs of addiction, study finds
Ancient humans precisely navigated northern Israel to find right stones for tools, study suggests
Children of Holocaust survivors face higher schizophrenia risk, Israeli study finds
It’s known that the adult children of many Holocaust survivors suffer from trauma as a result of growing up with them and hearing about their horrific experiences, or when the parents refuse to share
Male fertility crisis? Israeli global study finds 54% drop in testosterone levels over five decades
A large meta-analysis, studying five decades, has found a dramatic and sustained decline in testosterone levels among men, raising concerns that the male fertility crisis is deeply misunderstood.
Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds
Around the world, some 1.5 billion tires are produced each year, and tire-wear particles are increasingly recognized as one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution.
Esther Marcus helped Israelis recover from October 7 - then she became a war widow
Esther Marcus, a Kibbutz Alumim resident and therapist, helped establish resilience centers for survivors while coping with the sudden death of her husband, Stevie, after October 7.
Why Hebrew University is the top choice for Olim
Before Israel became a state, HUJI was already helping shape the home it would become.
Entebbe daze
Having lived in Israel, now for several decades, I’ve come to realize that my personal history and Israel’s modern history are inextricably intertwined.
Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet
Ancient dissections of Galen reveal a gap in modern medical training: tacit, hands-on skills still can’t be fully taught by digital tools.
Sampling flaws may have inflated Lancet's Gaza mortality survey death toll, researchers argue
Released by Professor Emeritus Sergio DellaPergola of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and independent researcher Mark Zlochin, the correspondence analyzed the survey’s publicly released data.
Grapevine, June 21, 2026: Peace, a distant dream - opinion
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Grapevine: Knowing Golda
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
