University of Haifa
Grapevine, June 21, 2026: Peace, a distant dream - opinion
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
'We Are Black Jews': The story of Ethiopian Jews and Israel's unfinished journey - review
University of Haifa unveils program to help Druze after IDF service
Silk Road Virtual Museum opens first Israel exhibit, displays ancient textiles found in Arava
Professor reveals decades of bias in israel's media coverage
In From David to Goliath, Professor Eli Avraham explores the media’s portrayal of Israel, shedding light on its biased coverage and the effects on international opinion.
Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron
The discovery was made in an ancient shipwreck in the Dor Lagoon near the Carmel Coast, where archaeologists recovered nine pieces of unprocessed iron known as “blooms.”
Sexual minority Israelis report higher depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, study finds
The study, conducted by researchers affiliated with the University of Haifa and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, drew on a cross-sectional online survey of 465 adults in Israel.
Loneliness surged while suicidal thoughts declined after October 7, new study finds
Analysis of 17,523 helpline chats reveals unexpected shift in mental health concerns during national crisis
Israeli bar exam passed by nearly 68% of first-time examinees, as divide widens
Overall, 1,545 candidates passed the exam, reflecting a general pass rate of 52.32% and an average score of 59.2.
Israeli AI, drone imagery revolutionizing mapping of archaeological sites
“Sites that appear on the surface as scattered stones suddenly become coherent, organized spaces, and it saves a lot of research time,” Dr. Yitzchak Jaffe said.
Ancient Carmel cave dwellers hunted in lakes and marshes, not the sea, new study reveals
Researchers found that Natufian culture hunters on Mt. Carmel systematically hunted waterfowl in freshwater lakes during the Ice Age. The bird bones show a rich diet and ancient lifestyle.
Jerusalem cardinal honored for leadership role during Gaza war
Cardinal Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, received the Haifa Peace Prize for his actions during the war, including his offer to trade himself for the hostages held by Hamas.
Type-2 diabetes raises schizophrenia risk in elderly, especially women, Israeli researchers found
Type-2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, characterized by high blood-sugar levels and associated with damage to blood vessels, the heart, and the nervous system.
Silver used as form of currency in Land of Israel 3,600 years ago - study
For years, researchers had discovered dozens of silver hoards in Israel from the Bronze and Iron Ages, but they were often thought to be raw metal, jeweler's scraps, or foundation deposits.