University of Haifa

Silk Road Virtual Museum opens first Israel exhibit, displays ancient textiles found in Arava

The exhibit, curated by academics from the University of Haifa, features textiles from India, Central Asia, and China.

Ancient textile fragment found at the Nahal Omer archaeological site in the Arava, southern Israel, by archaeologists from the University of Haifa, May 19, 2026.
Why Israel keeps losing the media war | Prof. Eli Avraham

Professor reveals decades of bias in israel's media coverage

 The Mediterranean Sea.

Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron

A depressed woman

Sexual minority Israelis report higher depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, study finds


Silver coins were used as money in Israel 3,600 years ago - study

The new findings by Israeli archeologists precede by 500 years what was thought to be the use of such coins.

 Items from Tel Gezer cache before cleaning.

Earliest evidence of cotton fibers found in Jordan Valley

The cotton fibers probably arrived at Tel Tsaf from the Indus Valley region that is present-day Pakistan thousands of kilometers away.

Remnants of olives found at the dig at Tel Tsaf.

University of Haifa grants honorary degrees to Bill Clinton, NYU president

The University of Haifa thanked Clinton for his support for Israel, his actions promoting coexistence in the region and his friendship with former prime minister Yitzhak Rabin.

President Bill Clinton receives an honorary doctorate from University of Haifa.

Bill Clinton, ex-NYU pres to receive honorary doctorates from U. of Haifa

Ron Robin: Bill Clinton and John Sexton express In their many years of activity to promote a diverse and egalitarian society, coexistence and a commitment to social and environmental sustainability.

 Former US president Bill Clinton.

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