Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Jerusalem Biennale turns trauma and pain into art, healing, and hope

The Jerusalem Biennale showcases 42 exhibitions exploring trauma, memory, spirituality, healing, and the search for hope.

The Ardon Windows at the former National Library of Israel form the hub of the main Biennale exhibition, Or Chozer.
Women sit together to enjoy a pizza (illustrative)

Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds

The Ophel archaeological site where a monumental complex housing several Second Temple-era mikvaot were uncovered by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, September 23, 2026.

Massive newly-unearthed complex may shed light on how Jewish pilgrims prepared to enter the Temple

An image of the human brain

How does breathing alter the brain? Inside the science of sighs with a world-leading neuroscientist


Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution 

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggest that vertical green walls, along with AI-inspired technology, offer a natural solution.

THE VERTICAL green walls are transferred from decorative features into intelligent, responsive environmental systems

'Personality determines life or death': Bold ravens near humans die younger - study

A new study reveals how ravens' behavior impacts their survival. Risk-prone birds face higher mortality due to human activities, while cautious ones thrive.

Fan Tailed Raven, Mitzpe Shalem, Dead Sea.

Israelis suffer negative effects on health-related behavior due to Iran war - study

A Hebrew University study found that during the war, Israelis struggled with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and a decrease in sleep and physical activity.

Israelis take cover around a small, overcrowded bomb shelter in a public park as sirens sound during Iranian missile attacks on April 6, 2026 in Hod Hasharon, central Israel.

Despair rises, trust in leadership falls for most Israelis after US-Iran ceasefire agreement - poll

“The findings point to despair and pessimism as dominant sentiments, alongside high levels of fatigue and a clear expectation that the conflict is far from over,” the research team stated.

People shop at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem on April 15, 2026.

Memory depends on truth: Why post-truth culture endangers Holocaust remembrance - opinion

Why we must defend truth if we want to preserve the memory of the Holocaust.

Entrance to Auschwitz I, the main concentration camp, Poland, 1940-1945.

Parental burnout, not military deployment alone, drives children’s wartime stress - study

A new Hebrew University-led study uncovered how military deployment affects family dynamics.

CHILDREN’S DIFFICULTIES were linked less to mobilization and more to the level of burnout experienced by the parent who remained at home, according to the researcher

Preparing the next generation of leaders

The Hebrew University Business School is adapting its approach to business education while guiding students through one of the most challenging periods in Israel’s recent history.

HEBREW UNIVERSITY graduation ceremony

Ancient clay beads found in northern Israel rewrite timeline of cultural expression in the region

Researchers identified 19 different types of beads, whose shapes are reminiscent of plants that were harvested by Natufians, and were vital to their lives, such as wild barley, lentils, and peas. 

A butterfly clay bead from the Final Natufian period in Eynan-Mallaha, Hula Valley, colored red with ochre and marked with the fingerprints of an approximately 10-year-old child, March 18, 2026.

Who uses e-cigs? Israeli study sheds light on electronic cigarette use - study

Hebrew University of Jerusalem study reveals distinct adult-use patterns of electronic cigarettes in the US and Israel.

 The many colors and shapes of flavored e-cigs.

Grapevine, February 21, 2026: Stars and Stripes impact

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Malcolm Hoelein