Posts Tagged: University of Haifa
Ancient Sanctuary of Greek God Pan Unearthed in Northern Israel; Discovery Sheds Light on Other Major Finds in Area
Israeli archaeologists believe they may have uncovered an ancient sanctuary of the Greek god Pan in the north of the country, which would shed light on...
Liberian President Seeks to Strengthen Ties With Israel
JNS.org - Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is in Israel for a week-long visit to strengthen relations between the two countries. "Throughout my visit with my delegation...
Why Not Commemorate Every Nakba, Including the Suffering of the Al-Qaeda Hijackers?
I posted the following message to a listserv of University of Haifa professors, after several members of the tenured Left posted messages there insisting that...
Texas A&M to Open $6 Million Marine Research Center in Israel
JNS.org - Texas A&M University in February will open a $6 million marine research center in Israel in partnership with the University of Haifa, rather than...
Chickens Were First Commercialized in Ancient Israel, Researchers Say
JNS.org - Chickens were first commercialized in southern Israel during the Hellenistic period around 2,300 years ago, according a study published by researchers from the University...
University of Haifa to Share $1.3 Million Grant for Pioneering Brain Research
The University of Haifa revealed Wednesday that it has been jointly-allocated a highly prestigious $1.3 million grant from the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP). The funded research seeks...
A 350-Year-Old Rare Tanakh Finds its ‘Twin’ in Haifa
A rare copy of the Tanakh (Old Testament) that reached Israel in a circuitous fashion and was donated to the University of Haifa by the...
Reverse Birthright: Pioneering Academic Program Takes Israelis on U.S. Adventure
JNS.org - Gur Alroey, chair of the School of History at the University of Haifa and director of the Israeli school's pioneering Ruderman Program...
University of Haifa Faculty Members Protest Decision Not to Honor Professor Robert Aumann
JNS.org - More than 100 faculty members at the University of Haifa issued a formal protest against the school's decision not to grant an...
Professor Denied University of Haifa Honorary Doctorate Over Politics
JNS.org - The University of Haifa's Executive Committee said it decided not to grant an honorary doctorate to Professor Robert Aumann,...
At Tense Time for U.S.-Israel Relations, University of Haifa Program Inspires Lively Debate
JNS.org - HAIFA—On Nov. 20, students, administrators, professors, and honored guests at the University of Haifa anxiously awaited to hear keynote speaker Daniel B....
Amb. Dan Shapiro: U.S. Will Not Agree to ‘Bad Deal’ on Iran Nuclear Program
JNS.org - U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro, speaking Wednesday at the inaugural event of the Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies at...
University of Haifa, Ruderman Family Foundation Launch ‘American Jewish Studies’ Program
JNS.org - Jay Ruderman has observed for years that when American Jewish leaders visit Israel or when Israeli leaders visit the...
New Study Finds Holocaust Survivors Live Longer
Men who survived the Holocaust have a longer life expectancy than those who did not have to endure its harsh conditions, a new study by...
