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A Message from our Chairman & President

Dear Governors,

The past school year has been one of the most challenging our country has ever experienced. It literally began with the massacres of October 7th which resulted in countless deaths, including University students and graduates as well as family and friends of faculty members. Students and faculty were called into military service immediately and served for months on end.

This past year was also marked by destruction across northern Israel. Over 70,000 residents of the North were evacuated and became refugees in their own country. When this war comes to an end, the rehabilitation process will begin and we will assist in reintegrating residents into their homes and communities. As President of the University of Haifa, I believe that it is incumbent upon us to play a pivotal role in this process.     – President Gur Alroey

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Newly donated bullet-proof vests reach special forces units on October 17, 2023.

Dear Governors,
Our nation is defending its homeland following the devastating events of the Black Sabbath of October 7th. In the midst of our grief, we draw strength from the cohesive spirit of Israeli society and the unwavering support of Jewish communities worldwide as it rallies to support our soldiers.
Early in the campaign, we focused on acquiring life-saving gear for our brave soldiers. With help from our international friends, we provided ceramic vests and portable ultrasound devices for MASH units.
University of Haifa is committed to supporting hundreds of its students who have been called for reserve duty and displaced families. We have established the President’s Emergency Fund to ensure their well-being. The Fund will provide for:
1. Living Stipends: Access to financial assistance to each student soldier.
2. Psychological Support Package: Provided to students soldiers and their families through the University’s Interdisciplinary Clinical Center.
3. University Dormitories: Shelter for evacuated families on the University’s Mt. Carmel and City campuses.  
By safeguarding our student soldiers and displaced families, we secure our homeland for future generations.

Brad Bloom

Prof. Ron Robin

UofH Community Members Called Up to Reserve Duty 

In a recent mission, our paramedical unit successfully evacuated a wounded soldier, injured by shrapnel from the Gaza Strip, perched atop a jeep. The decision-making process was intense, as we weighed the option of summoning a helicopter for evacuation. The portable ultrasound systems swiftly confirmed our initial prognosis—ruling out internal bleeding. With this crucial information, we responsibly canceled an unnecessary helicopter evacuation under intense fire.

Firsthand account from IDF soldiers in northern Gaza

The portable ultrasounds were generously donated by the University's American Friends organization

I'm in awe of the determination displayed by young people, the men and women of the security forces, who take action and strive to win. The current circumstances leave us no choice but to persevere.

Sharon Zaid

Vice-President & CEO (IDF Colonel)

Today my heart is with the student community, and especially our amazing student soldiers. May they take care of themselves and return home safely.

Sivan Koren

Graduate of the School of Political Science and former Chair of the Student Union (IDF Lieutenant)

UofH Community Members Called Up to Reserve Duty 

(l-r) Husain Hajala and Maayan Atias (UofH Security Guards), Daniel Amar (Law Student), Salem Harb (Multidisciplinary Studies student) and Kindo Abeve (UofH Security Guard).

EVENTS & WEBINARS

LIVE PRESENTATION | August 28, 2024

From North to South: An IDF General’s Insights on the Road Ahead

Join us for a compelling conversation with Major General (Reserve) Noam Tibon, moderated by Dov Weissglas, Chair of the University’s Executive Committee and former Director-General of the Prime Minister’s Office under Ariel Sharon. With a distinguished 35-year IDF career, including leadership of the Northern Formation securing Israel’s border with Lebanon, Gen. Tibon shares his firsthand account of the early battles of October 7th. He recounts how he joined Kibbutz Nahal Oz’s defense team, going house to house to check for terrorists and informing those in shelters that the IDF had arrived. WATCH A RECORDING

ANNUAL REPORT

EVENT 

APRIL, 2023

Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony for Prof. Bertil Andersson of Sweden

Prof. Andersson is the former President of Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), counted among the most prestegious universities in the world. A plant biochemist of international reputation and an expert in photosynthesis research, Prof. Andersson served as a former member of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, Nobel Foundation, and the Nobel Foundation’s Board of Trustees. >>READ MORE

EVENT 

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony for the 42nd President of the United States of America, William J. Clinton, and New York University President Emeritus John E. Sexton

2022 EVENTS

Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony for
Mr. Elie Horn

JUNE 20, 2022

University of Haifa awarded its highest honor on Mr. Elie Horn, staunch friend of the State of Israel and a generous philanthropist. Elie Horn is the Founding Partner and Chairman of Cyrela Brazil Realty, recognized as one of the largest building and real estate companies in Brazil.

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