Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Reservists lose municipal-tax discounts after wartime protection expires, petition says

One medical student, whose ordinary monthly wages were approximately NIS 2,600-3,000, received a full annual bill of roughly NIS 5,878 after previously receiving an 80% discount.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.
 An aerial view of Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Mount Scopus campus.

Israeli universities need more funding to sustain scientific excellence - opinion

Steven H. Lavin

Combating Israel's 'brain drain': Inside Hebrew University's new medical education center

Doctors at Rambam Hospital use a new method for providing respiratory assistance to premature babies.

Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find


Israelis feel more Middle Eastern as views of Europe sour, study finds

A Hebrew University survey finds Israelis increasingly identify as Middle Eastern, feel safer in Israel, and view Europe more skeptically.

People shop at the Mahane Yehuda market on the first day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in Jerusalem, September 27, 2026

Only one-third of Israelis want Netanyahu to remain in power, Hebrew University study reveals

The study was conducted by Dr. Nimrod Nir of the Agam Institute and Dr. Gayil Talshir of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on October 5–6, 2026. The sample included 2,437 respondents.

Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu, surrounded by supporters, during an election campaign tour in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, September 29, 2026

Jerusalem Biennale turns trauma and pain into art, healing, and hope

The Jerusalem Biennale showcases 42 exhibitions exploring trauma, memory, spirituality, healing, and the search for hope.

The Ardon Windows at the former National Library of Israel form the hub of the main Biennale exhibition, Or Chozer.

Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds

A Hebrew University study finds that eating with someone close may reduce blood sugar spikes and help the body regulate itself more efficiently.

Women sit together to enjoy a pizza (illustrative)

Massive newly-unearthed complex may shed light on how Jewish pilgrims prepared to enter the Temple

The discovery was made during five seasons of excavations, directed by Prof. Uzi Leibner and Prof. Orit Peleg-Barkat of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology.

The Ophel archaeological site where a monumental complex housing several Second Temple-era mikvaot were uncovered by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, September 23, 2026.

How does breathing alter the brain? Inside the science of sighs with a world-leading neuroscientist

You are doing it right now, and until I mentioned it, you were not aware of it. We all take breathing for granted. We tend to think of it as the body’s background software.

An image of the human brain

Israel’s higher education is becoming another casualty in constant crises - opinion

Israel’s intellectual and innovative edge took generations to build. We cannot afford to let our educational excellence erode while we wait for the crises to subside.

 An aerial view of Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Mount Scopus campus.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Israeli scientists find carp can resist a deadly virus

For carp farmers around the world, the holiday favorite has a serious enemy: they are susceptible to several serious viral, parasitic, and bacterial diseases that can reduce their numbers.

Prof. Lior David holds a small fishbowl with carps.

Targeted antibiotic gel helps 80% of pilot patients avoid foot amputation, Jerusalem trial finds

GentaGel’s biodegradable treatment releases antibiotics directly at infection sites for up to 60 days; the company is pursuing further trials and an FDA regulatory pathway.

Dr. Ariel Orbach (L), Co-Founder and CEO of GentaGel, Prof. Avi Domb (M), Inventor of GentaGel-LR Technology, and Eli Lerner (R), Co-founder and COO of GentaGel.

Is AI clairvoyant? ChatGPT can make personality tests and predict responses, Israeli study finds

Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) scientists have developed a method for generating personality assessment questionnaires with ChatGPT from any source text in English. 

Picture showing the ChatGPT application displayed on a smartphone screen, illustrative