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ALUMNI SERIES: From ‘The West Wing’ to University of Haifa
Dr. Kobby Barda, an expert in interfaith relations and U.S. politics, shares why Israel must reach out to Christians and Muslims in this time of crisis. By NOA AMOUYAL Many people around the world were captivated by the rapid-fire dialogue in Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing,” and Dr. Kobby Barda was no exception. Watching that […]
ALUMNI SERIES: A Legal Expert’s Journey From Haifa to New York
Nizan Geslevich Packin is a woman of many interests. As an expert in financial regulation, technology, privacy and information law, and FinTech, the University of Haifa alumna is a trusted resource regarding some of the most pressing issues in today’s society. From weighing in on Elon Musk’s legal drama with OpenAI to why regulations are […]
ALUMNI SERIES: University of Haifa alum supports Israel — one cookie at a time
A bakery selling mouthwatering chocolate chip and southern red velvet cookies shouldn’t be a source of controversy. Yet Nofar Shablis, owner of Ali’s Cookies in Emory, Georgia, found herself constantly harassed by customers in the aftermath of Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel. A native of Kiryat Chaim, a neighborhood of Haifa, Shablis wanted to […]
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Trauma Under the Influence
Researchers from the University of Haifa are studying how mind-altering substances affected Nova Music Festival attendees on October 7, and are helping survivors cope with unprecedented trauma
University of Haifa Appoints Arab Rector, in First For An Israeli School
The University of Haifa announces that its academic senate has elected Prof. Mouna Maroun, a neuroscientist and expert in post-trauma stress disorder, to be the university’s new rector. Maroun, a Maronite Christian from the Mount Carmel village of Isfiya, is the first Arab to be appointed rector of an Israeli university.
At antisemitism-focused Ruderman conference, rabbi whose son was killed on Oct. 7 focuses instead on halting internal Jewish turmoil
The focus of the University of Haifa’s Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies annual conference on Tuesday was the external threats to American Jewry and the State of Israel posed by rising antisemitism, but perhaps its most poignant moment dealt with internal turmoil facing the Jewish people.
What a Terror Attack in Israel Might Reveal About Psychedelics and Trauma
Thousands of Israelis were using mind-altering substances when Hamas-led fighters attacked a desert festival on Oct. 7. Now, scientists are studying the ravers to determine the effects of such drugs at a moment of extreme trauma.
Reflecting on Israel’s Vulnerability: A Strategic Overview 6 Months into the Hamas-Israel Conflict
As Israel’s war with Hamas enters its seventh month, uncertainty lingers, especially after Israel’s airstrike on the Iranian Embassy in Damascus. IDF operations continue in Gaza while Israel’s north and south face rocket attacks.