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For nearly 40 years, the American Society of the University of Haifa (ASUH) has served as a vital connection between the University and its many friends in the United States, raising both visibilty as well as financial support on behalf of the University. The goal of ASUH is to help ensure the continued excellence of the educational, research, and community activities of the University of Haifa. [more]
ASUH - Supporting Academic Excellence
A vital connection between the University and its many friends in the United States, the American Society of the University of Haifa (ASUH) raises visibility and financial support for Israel's youngest and most progressive institution of higher learning. ASUH strives to ensure the continued excellence of academic, research and community activities of the University of Haifa. ASUH has thousands of friends all across the United States who are making a huge difference in the lives of a diverse population of Israeli students. We hope you will join us in this exciting effort.
Our News
Visiting UH Faculty Bring Academic Knowledge to the U.S.
New York, NY, Aug 31, 2010—Over the next year, more than 25 visiting scholars and researchers from the University of Haifa will be in residence in universities across the United States.[More]
Breaking Barriers in Florida
New York, NY, Aug 30, 2010—In March, University of Haifa Professor Sammy Smooha was a guest speaker at a brunch for community leaders in Boca Raton. The event, hosted by University of Haifa Board of Governors member Miriam Granat, focused on the challenges of being a Palestinian Arab in a Jewish state.[More]
Reception Hosted by Ambassador Gabriela Shalev
New York, NY, Aug 20, 2010—In one of her final events in America as she concludes her two-year tenure as Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Gabriela Shalev hosted ASUH friends and donors at her residence on June 30.[More]
New Members Join ASUH Board
New York, NY, Aug 18, 2010—American Society of the University of Haifa welcomed three new Board members at its meeting in June. Born in Haifa, Moshe Alon served as an officer in the Israeli Navy and with the Israeli Secret Service, receiving specialized anti-terrorism training. In 1985, Alon established Professional Security Consultants (PSC) in Los...[More]
UH Board of Governors Member Mili Avital Among Top Israelis in Hollywood
New York, NY, Aug 15, 2010—Mazel tov to Mili Avital, UH Board of Governors member, who was recently ranked #6 in Israel21c’s list of the most important Israelis in Hollywood![More]
What's Happening
Dapim Transcends National, Ethnic, and Disciplinary Boundaries
New York, NY, Aug 31, 2010—Dapim - Studies of the Shoah, a journal of the David and Fela Shapell Family Foundation, is a bilingual academic journal published annually by the Institute for Research on the Holocaust at the University of Haifa and the Ghetto Fighters House, with the generous assistance of the Shapell Family Foundation of Los Angles.[More]
Israel's 2nd Largest Library Expands
New York, NY, Aug 31, 2010—The University of Haifa Library, the second largest in Israel, possesses a catalogue of roughly two million book and non-book items, and contains outstanding special collections, including law, rare books, shipping, and art volumes and artifacts.[More]
Cutting Edge Research on Depression and the Brain Reseacher
New York, NY, Aug 31, 2010—Addressing one of the last frontiers of medicine, the University of Haifa's Institute for the Study of Affective Neuroscience (ISAN) focuses on basic and clinical research dealing with understanding the emotional brain, particularly the causes and treatment of affective and related disorders, i.e., disorders dealing with feelings, moods, and...[More]
From the Board
Arthur K. Wachtel
Chair of the Board
It is a privilege to assume the Chair of the American Society of the University of Haifa (ASUH) and to join the other new members of the University's leadership, including Leon Charney, Chairman of the Board of Governors, and Fran Ginsburg, Executive Director of ASUH. As we start the new decade, we also mark the beginning of a new era at ASUH. [Read More]
From the University
Ocean Hero: Beverly Goodman
Aug 31, 2010—Name: Beverly Nicole Goodman
Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Current Home: Caesarea, Israel
Occupation: Geoarchaeologist, marine archaeologist
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Growing up, I was always...[More]
Spotlight on UH: Affecting Social Change In Israel
Giving Opportunities
Why Give to ASUH?
From Inspiration to Innovation - The University of Haifa, Israel's youngest university, is a successful and thriving institution of higher education, known worldwide for its academic excellence and innovative research in marine sciences, energy research, security, legal studies, and cancer research. ASUH plays a critical role in educating individuals, foundations, and media about the University by producing high-level events and speaking engagements with the University's world-class faculty and speakers. Here's a snapshot of the University's exciting programs, major priorities, and funding opportunities…[more]
Innovative, Cutting Edge Cancer Cures From Within - Spearheading a cutting-edge cancer research project that holds great promise for treatment…[more]
Human Rights in Society - A Clinic to Promote Legal Advocacy - Deploying interdisciplinary teams of students in promoting legal advocacy…[more]
Community Health - The Vulnerable Suffer - Israel’s poor and minority populations suffer disproportionately from illness and disability…[more]