Tag: University Of Haifa

Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky explores Judah Magnes, an unconventional figure in Zionist history, in his book "Judah Magnes: The Prophetic Politics of a Religious Binationalist."
In this essay, Fania Oz-Salzberger, a history professor, declares herself a humanist Zionist despite the challenges faced by Zionism.
Arab Israeli students are facing disciplinary action for innocuous social media posts made on personal accounts following the Hamas terrorist attack in Southern Israel.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Daniel Statman, a philosophy professor at the University of Haifa, discusses the ethics of waging a moral war.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Samuel Lebens, a philosophy professor, rabbi, and Jewish educator, discusses the nature of consciousness and its relationship to prayer.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Samuel Lebens, a philosophy professor, rabbi, and Jewish educator, discusses the nature of consciousness and its relationship to prayer.
Itamar Mann, a Professor of Law at the University of Haifa, is known for his expertise in international law and legal theory.
In his book "Humanity at Sea: Maritime Migration and the Foundations of International Law," Itamar Mann explores the relationship between migration, humanity, and international law.
Samuel Lebens is a philosophy professor and author who explores the intersection of Judaism, analytic philosophy, and mysticism.
In the book "Diversity: Palestinian career women in Israel," co-authored by Amalia Saar and Dr. Hawazin Younis, the professional and personal experiences of female doctors, lawyers, and engineers in Israel are examined.
Amalia Saar, an Anthropology Professor at the University of Haifa, co-authored a book with Dr. Hawazin Younis titled "Diversity: Palestinian career women in Israel," which explores the experiences of female professionals like doctors, lawyers, and engineers within Israel.
Professor Daniel Statman from the University of Haifa, in collaboration with others, explores the intersection of religion and democracy in their co-authored book "State and Religion in Israel."
Professor Daniel Statman, head of the Philosophy Department at the University of Haifa and a senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, is interviewed about his new book on the role of religion in democratic regimes.
University presidents like Melvin Oliver of Pitzer College, Martha Pollack of Cornell, and Mark Schlissel of the University of Michigan have recently pushed back against BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) movements on their campuses, defending students' academic freedom and opposing singling out Israel for boycotts.
Dr. Eran Shalev from the University of Haifa discusses the influence of the Old Testament on early American political thought in his book "American Zion."
Dr. Eran Shalev's book "American Zion: The Old Testament as Political Text from the Revolution to the Civil War" explores the roots of the unique connection between Israel and America from a theological and ideological perspective.
Dr. Oren Meyers from the University of Haifa, co-author of the book Communicating Awe, discusses the significant presence of Holocaust-related content in Israeli media on the episode "The Holocaust: The Litmus Test of the Israeli Media" with host Gilad Halpern.
Dr. Rachel Pear, a teaching assistant at Bar-Ilan University and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Haifa, discusses the diverse viewpoints within Jewish Orthodox communities regarding Darwin's theory of evolution.
Dr. Eli Cook from the University of Haifa delves into his book, The Pricing of Progress, on the significance of economic indicators as the metric of progress in American society.
Dr. Deborah Golden and Dr. Lauren Erdreich, along with Dr. Sveta Roberman, discuss their new book "Mothering, Education and Culture: Russian, Palestinian, and Jewish Middle-Class Mothers in Israeli Society," exploring the roles of mothers from different backgrounds in Israel.
Dr. Karin Loevy and Dr. Yoav Mehozay, experts in law and sociology, respectively, highlight the prevalence of states of emergency and their implications for democracy in their recent works.
Dr. Esther Carmel-Hakim, a historian of Zionism at the University of Haifa, discusses the significant but often overlooked role that women played in the early Jewish national movement with host Gilad Halpern.
Dr. Omri Asscher discusses the "adaptation" of Israeli literature for American Jewish audiences with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on how translators and editors altered the literature to align with the worldview of American Jews.
Adam Zertal, a respected Israeli archaeologist and advocate for using the Hebrew Bible in archaeological research, has passed away at 79.
Prof. Yosef Toby discusses Judeo-Arabic literature in Tunisia, highlighting the cultural richness of Tunisian Jews during a golden age and their struggle between European influences and traditional values.