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Part of the draw for scholars attending the 17th World Congress of Jewish Studies at Hebrew University in Jerusalem on August 6-10, 2017, is the chance to catch up with old friends. (Amanda Borschel-Dan/Times of Israel)
August 10, 2017, 4:46 pm
At 70, Jerusalem’s Jewish Studies ‘Olympics’ still a good brain workout
Held every four years, the World Congress of Jewish Studies brings together the field's finest with those who want to walk in their footsteps
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
The Nate D. Sanders auction house advertises the sale of an iconic photo of Albert Einstein taken in 1951 and signed by the physicist. (Nate D. Sanders, Inc)
July 28, 2017, 6:24 pm
Iconic Einstein ‘tongue’ photo brings $125,000 at auction
Photo was taken at physicist's 72nd birthday party at Princeton in 1951; he had tired of faking a smile for the cameras
By JTA
Research samples at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Researchers call the findings a 'canary in a coal mine' regarding overall health in Western countries. (YouTube screenshot)
July 25, 2017, 8:06 pm
Israeli study sounds alarm as sperm count halved in Western men
New international research led by Hebrew U shows says that change over the last 40 years has been 'steep and significant'
By Shoshanna Solomon
An artist's rendering of the brain sciences building at the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences (Image: Foster + Partners / Hebrew University)"
June 11, 2017, 2:13 pm
Hebrew University to dedicate new brain research center
Designed by British architect Lord Norman Foster, center aims to foster research collaboration and interaction
By Shoshanna Solomon
View of the Hebrew University on Mount Scopus seen from Jerusalem's Old City, on June 10, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
June 9, 2017, 9:17 am
Hebrew U ranked best Israeli school, among top 15% in world
University ranks 145 of 959 in the 2018 QS World University Rankings, a three-spot increase over last year
By JTA
The lower limbs of a Neanderthal exposed at the open-air site of Ein Qashish, on the banks of the Kishon River in northern Israel (Erella Hovers, courtesy of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
June 7, 2017, 2:28 pm
Who are you calling a caveman? Israeli study finds Neanderthals had versatile habitats
Analysis of remains from 60,000 years ago found at Ein Qashish questions a bedrock narrative of humanity's ancestors
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
The Hebrew University team at the ICC Moot Court Competition in The Hague, May 2017 /Rotem Bavli)
June 6, 2017, 4:05 pm
Palestinians pass up chance to debate Israelis at ICC moot court
Although PA chief Abbas says he rejects boycotts of Israel, Birzeit University, which calls itself 'Palestine's leading academic institution,' quits mock trial competition at international court to avoid facing Hebrew U
By Raphael Ahren
Eliezer Jaffe. (Screen capture: YouTube)
May 30, 2017, 6:26 pm
Father of Israeli social work dies after winning lifetime achievement award
American-born Eliezer Jaffe led numerous government programs to help needy, founded trailblazing academic program
By JTA
Arab students rally in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners staging a hunger strike, calling for an 'intifada' against Israelis (screen capture: Channel 2)
May 26, 2017, 3:07 am
Arab students call for ‘intifada’ at Hebrew University rally
Faculty defends demonstration in solidarity with hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners, says nothing that was said is illegal
By TOI staff
An Israeli woman works at the Tikkun Olam medical cannabis farm. (photo credit: AP)
May 18, 2017, 5:17 pm
Cannabis could treat traumatic brain injury, Israeli researchers say
Hebrew University team finds that cannabinoid compounds help recovery in rats, possibly opening door for clinical trials
By Luke Tress
View of the Hebrew University on Mount Scopus seen from Jerusalem's Old City, on June 10, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
May 18, 2017, 3:09 pm
Netanyahu blasts Hebrew U over report it nixed Hatikvah to avoid offending Arab students
Responding to censure, Jerusalem institution says graduation ceremony has followed same format for years, and that anthem is always aired at the state ceremonies it holds
By Stuart Winer
Israeli, Arab, Iranian and Turkish researchers meet in Fontainebleau, France, to set up joint research projects on April 28-30, 2017 (Courtesy)
May 17, 2017, 7:05 pm
‘The strength of weak ties’: Israel, Iran, Syria business scholars join forces
With wine, walks and talks, researchers hold hackathon-esque gathering in Fontainebleau, France, in bid to boost 'peace economics'
By Shoshanna Solomon
A stepped pyramid structure dating to the Roman period at Khirbet Midras in the Judean Hills (David Behr and Rotem Shfaim, Agro Drone)
April 21, 2017, 11:15 pm
Archaeologists to probe ancient pyramid in Judean Hills
Summer excavation at Khirbet Midras will try to determine who resettled town after ruin in Bar Kochba revolt
By Ilan Ben Zion
Derby County soccer players bow their heads during a minute's silence April 17, 2017, held in memory of Hannah Bladon, who was murdered in Jerusalem on April 14, 2017. Bladon was a Derby County supporter (Sky screenshot)
April 17, 2017, 7:23 pm
UK soccer club holds minute of silence for student murdered in Jerusalem
'Keen Derby County supporter' Hannah Bladon, who was stabbed to death Friday on light rail, honored before Monday's game
By TOI staff
Hannah Bladon, an English student who was stabbed to death by a Palestinian terrorist in Jerusalem on April 14, 2017 (UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
April 15, 2017, 8:52 pm
UK student was standing near killer because she gave up her seat for woman with baby
Bladon, 21, had been sitting further back on the light rail; Palestinian terrorist says he stabbed her to death because he wanted the soldier standing next to her to kill him
By TOI staff
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