University of Haifa

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

 This stress will eventually cost you your health
 A voting station for the head of the Israeli Bar Association, at the Magistrate's Court in Jerusalem, June 20, 2023

Israeli bar exam passed by nearly 68% of first-time examinees, as divide widens

Drone imagery of an archaeological site.

Israeli AI, drone imagery revolutionizing mapping of archaeological sites

El-Wad Terrace Excavations: Excavation at the El-Wad Cave terrace on Mt. Carmel reveals layers of Natufian history, offering a window into life 15,000 years ago.

Ancient Carmel cave dwellers hunted in lakes and marshes, not the sea, new study reveals


Teaching Israelis about US Jewry at the University of Haifa

Prof. Barak-Gorodetsky explained that from his perspective, the program has affected Israeli society and that there is a lot less ignorance toward American Jews as a result.

 The Ruderman program for American Jewish Studies at University of Haifa.

Going on an artistic journey with a needle

Artist Batia Shani hand-embroidered robes for acclaimed artist Marina Abramovic and distinguished architect and urban planner Moshe Safdie.

 BATIA SHANI and her hand-embroidered robes

Israeli researchers identify Parkinson's nerve cell processes for first time - study

One of the problems in developing treatments is the fact that only 15% of Parkinson’s cases are caused by known genetic factors.

 Dr. Shani Stern and team members at the University of Haifa

Can PTSD be diagnosed via saliva? - study

Thanks to this study, it could be possible, in the future, to use objective molecular and biological characteristics to diagnose PSTD sufferers, taking into account environmental influences.

 PTSD BATTLES are often fought alone.

University of Haifa to award over $120m. in Jewish studies scholarships

$120 million will be earmarked for students studying Jewish religion, heritage and history, and an additional $3 million will go towards female students with financial issues.

 Students at the University of Haifa.

The Jewish Publication Society collection to be donated to Israel

Irvin Ungar presents a valuable literary gift to the University of Haifa: A collection of books on American Jewish cultural history.

 A sample of the JPS book collection

US Senator Cassidy touts US-Israel relationship at University of Haifa

Cassidy is a staunch supporter of Pro-Israel causes in the United States Congress.

 ASUH CEO Lisa Silverman, University of Haifa President Prof. Ron Robin, Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana), StrongArm Technologies Executive Director Ross Bloom and University of Haifa board member Eli Feinstein (from left to right) at the inauguration of University of Haifa’s Bloom School of Gr

Maladaptive daydreaming may be a better diagnosis for some than ADHD - study

Findings from a new study suggest that there is a subgroup of those diagnosed with ADHD who would benefit more from a diagnosis of Maladaptive Daydreaming.

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US Jews see Democrats as increasingly critical of Israel - study

A study found that 39% of American Jews think Democrats are becoming less supportive of the Jewish state.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) administers the oath of office to House members and delegates of the U.S. House of Representatives at the start of the 116th Congress inside the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 3, 2019

Israeli researchers to map supermassive black holes with NASA's Hubble

The international study led by the University of Haifa will conduct an extensive and detailed mapping of the vicinity of a supermassive black hole to understand its growth and impact on its galaxy.

Artist impression of a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy.