University Of Haifa

0 History Politics

From Theodor Herzl to David Ben-Gurion: Humanist Zionism Lives on Today with Fania Oz-Salzberger and Sarah Breger

Moment in Moment · 13 Feb

In this essay, Fania Oz-Salzberger, a history professor, declares herself a humanist Zionist despite the challenges faced by Zionism.

0 Israel Education

'People are afraid': Advocates warn of crackdown on Arab Israeli students

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 8 Jan

Arab Israeli students are facing disciplinary action for innocuous social media posts made on personal accounts following the Hamas terrorist attack in Southern Israel.

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Daniel Statman: Can War Be Moral? On Moral Philosophy and War

18forty · 31 Oct 2023

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.

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Samuel Lebens: The Hard Problem of Prayer [Prayer & Humanity 1/5]

18forty · 23 May 2023

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.

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Samuel Lebens: The Hard Problem of Prayer [Prayer & Humanity 1/5]

18forty · 23 May 2023

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.

0 Education Jewish Law

From the Sea They Came: Migration, Humanity and International Law

Tel Aviv Review · 20 Mar 2023

Itamar Mann, a Professor of Law at the University of Haifa, is known for his expertise in international law and legal theory.

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From the Sea They Came: Migration, Humanity and International Law

Tel Aviv Review · 20 Mar 2023

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.

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Samuel Lebens: The Line Between Rationality and Mysticism [Rationality 3/5]

18forty · 30 Nov 2021

Samuel Lebens is a philosophy professor and author who explores the intersection of Judaism, analytic philosophy, and mysticism.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

Smashing the Patriarchy?

Tel Aviv Review · 25 Oct 2021

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.

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Smashing the Patriarchy?

Tel Aviv Review · 25 Oct 2021

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.

0 Education Politics

Religiously Democratic?

Tel Aviv Review · 30 Aug 2021

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."

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Religiously Democratic?

Tel Aviv Review · 30 Aug 2021

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.

0 Antisemitism Education

Want to Fight BDS on Campus? Don’t Count on University Presidents

KC Johnson in Tablet · 25 Mar 2019

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.

0 History Israel

American Zion: The Old Testament in Early American Political Thought

Tel Aviv Review · 16 Mar 2018

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.

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American Zion: The Old Testament in Early American Political Thought

Tel Aviv Review · 16 Mar 2018

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."

0 Holocaust Israel

The Holocaust: The Litmus Test of the Israeli Media

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Jan 2018

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.

0 Education Science

Darwinism vs. Creationism: Not just for Christians

Tel Aviv Review · 23 Oct 2017

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.

0 Education Israel

Persons of Dollar: How GDP Became King

Tel Aviv Review · 6 Oct 2017

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.

0 Education Culture

The Matriarchs: Russian, Palestinian and Jewish Mothers in Israel

Tel Aviv Review · 8 May 2017

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.

0 Israel Education

Rule or exception? The political and legal implications of emergencies

Tel Aviv Review · 13 Feb 2017

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.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

Women of valor: The forgotten history of women in Zionism

Tel Aviv Review · 6 May 2016

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.

0 Literature Education

Israel for American eyes: Cross-cultural 'adaptation' of Israeli literature

Tel Aviv Review · 20 Nov 2015

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.

0 History Israel

Adam Zertal, Israeli Archaeologist Who Identified Joshua’s Altar at Mt. Ebal, Dies at 79

Yitzhak Bronstein in Tablet · 21 Oct 2015

Adam Zertal, a respected Israeli archaeologist and advocate for using the Hebrew Bible in archaeological research, has passed away at 79.

0 Culture Literature

The step-sister of Yiddish culture: Judeo-Arabic literature in Tunisia

Tel Aviv Review · 7 Aug 2015

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.

0 Art Politics

Landscape Orientalism: Early photography in the Holy Land

Tel Aviv Review · 11 Jun 2015

Dr. Edna Barromi Perlman, a photography scholar and professor at the University of Haifa, discusses with host Gilad Halpern the significance of landscape photography in Palestine/Eretz Israel/the Holy Land, highlighting its role as a political and ideological tool in the region's history.

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