American Friends of University of Haifa

🌟 Donor Spotlight: Jay Ruderman 🌟 AFUH is honored to count Jay Ruderman — activist, author, and President of The Ruderman Family Foundation — as an esteemed member of our community. Through his book Find Your Fight, the All About Change podcast, and his longstanding partnership with University of Haifa , Jay has championed inclusion, strengthened Israel–Diaspora understanding, and inspired meaningful change. His support for initiatives like the pioneering Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies — and his service on University of Haifa’s Board of Governors — reflects a deep commitment to shaping the next generation of Israeli leaders with insight, empathy, and purpose. Read more about Jay’s journey and impact: https://lnkd.in/eyGDKvP9 #AFUH #DonorSpotlight #Leadership #Activism #UniversityOfHaifa #IsraelDiasporaRelations

🔴📽️ WEBINAR 🔴📽️ Inside Israel’s Evolving Security Landscape: An Insider Briefing with the Former Deputy Head of the Mossad Israel’s security picture is shifting rapidly — driven by regional developments that rarely make headlines. From recent intelligence breakthroughs against Iran and Hezbollah to changing dynamics in Syria and Turkey, this moment offers a unique window into how Israel sees the road ahead. Join American Friends of University of Haifa for a rare conversation with Udi Lavi, former Deputy Head of the Mossad and past Chief of Special Operations, as he shares insight into some of Israel’s most sophisticated intelligence achievements — and what they mean for Israel’s future. 🗓 Wednesday, December 10 🕘 9 AM PT | 12 PM ET | 7 PM Israel 💻 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eteUypHj Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from one of Israel’s most experienced intelligence leaders. #UniversityOfHaifa #AFUH #IsraelSecurity #Mossad #MiddleEast

Students. Soldiers. Researchers. First-generation scholars. The diverse leaders who are shaping the future of Israel are at the University of Haifa - Israel’s most diverse university. Your support today opens doors, fuels resilience, and builds opportunity where it’s needed most. Give today, and stand with the students who are building a stronger, more united Israel. Give today. Build tomorrow. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e_E87k_J #TheseAreTheFacesOfGivingTuesday #UniversityofHaifa #AFUH

Dr. Sawsan Kheir, a Druze Israeli scholar at University of Haifa, is speaking out about a critical and often overlooked consequence of academic boycotts: their disproportionate harm to minority communities. In an interview with the Algemeiner, Dr. Kheir explains how BDS efforts, while claiming to “protect” minorities, actually block minority scholars from publishing, attending conferences, and advancing their academic careers. Instead of promoting inclusion, she notes, these boycotts “silence our voices” and deepen existing barriers. Born and raised in a Druze village in northern Israel, Dr. Kheir found her academic home at University of Haifa — a campus where over 40% of students come from minority communities and where multiculturalism is lived every day. As a lecturer and researcher, she continues to amplify minority voices and strengthen shared society through her work. Her message is clear: Israel’s minority scholars are striving to contribute, to research, and to be heard, and academic boycotts undermine those very goals. #Druze #IsraeliSociety #SharedSociety #HigherEducation #UniversityOfHaifa #AFUH

🔴📽️ WEBINAR 🔴📽️ Inside the Mind After October 7: Trauma, Consciousness, and the Path to Healing The trauma of October 7 remains one of the most devastating collective wounds in Israel’s history. More than two years later, survivors are still grappling with its psychological and emotional impact — especially those who lived through the Nova music festival massacre. Join American Friends of University of Haifa for a powerful conversation with Prof. Roy Salomon and Ophir Netzer of University of Haifa’s Salomon Lab, as they explore how trauma reshapes perception, memory, and even our sense of self — and how cutting-edge research is opening new paths to healing and resilience. 📅 Wednesday, December 3 🕐 9 AM PT | 12 PM ET | 7 PM Israel 💻 Register here: https://lnkd.in/epYSKUHs Together, we’ll look beyond the headlines to understand the inner world after October 7 — and how science and humanity meet in the search for healing and hope. #UniversityOfHaifa #AFUH #SalomonLab #October7 #Nova #Trauma #Resilience #MentalHealth #Israel

Families from northern Israel who were displaced by the war are still navigating deep uncertainty — but at University of Haifa, our experts are helping them rebuild a sense of safety and connection. The Home Within the Heart program, developed by Dr. Yael Mayer and Dr. Yael Enav, supports families through guided therapeutic tools, storytelling, and strengthened parent–child bonds. It helps parents and children process the trauma of displacement and restore a deeper sense of emotional stability and “home” after a period of deep upheaval. This work is funded entirely through donor support. Your generosity enables us to sustain and expand these vital services for families affected by the conflict. To support this work, please visit: afuh.org/homeagain/