The Faculty of Social Sciences

Ranked 40th in Social Sciences among the world’s 500 top universities, by China’s Shanghai Jiao University, the Faculty of Social Sciences encompasses a broad variety of disciplines and approaches in its ten main constituent academic units.  Its numerous multidisciplinary research centers foster collaborative research internally and with scholars and institutions abroad.

GLOCAL
An innovative MA program in international community development, GLOCAL (Global/Local) Community-Development Studies, was launched in 2011. This program, taught in English and designed to impart expertise in fields relevant to the development of local communities in impoverished regions, is expected to answer a growing need for enhancing the work of organizations committed to narrowing the gap between the "haves" and the "have-nots" worldwide. The first academic program offering such international development training in Israel, studies focus on understanding international NGOs, and provide theoretical as well as practical knowledge for working with communities across the globe. In addition to academic study, students will participate in semester-long internships abroad with international NGOs. The program is expected to double its enrollment this year. Read more about the GLOCAL program (article from the fall 2011 AFHU News) and on the Federmann School of Public Policy and Government page on this website.

Achievements in:
Social Work | Public Policy & Government | Economics and Psychology

In the News:  Hebrew University professors from various schools and departments within the Faculty of Social Sciences are frequently quoted in mainstream media.  

Ambassador Efraim Halevy, Head of the Center for Strategic and Policy Studies at Hebrew University writes "How Abbas’s U.N. Gambit Empowered Hamas" - The New Republic, September 23, 2011 

"British architect Norman Foster to design new Hebrew U. brain center" - Haaretz.com, September 22, 2011

Professor Gadi Wolfsfeld is quoted in "Israel’s New Labor Leader Faces a Party in Decline" - The New York Times, September 22, 2011

Professor Yitzhak Reiter provides commentary on the East Jerusalem Arabs' views of the Palestinian statehood bid in the UN in the article "Arabs in East Jerusalem Conflicted About Palestinian State" - USA Today - September 19, 2011

Economics Professor Omer Moav quoted in "Cottage Cheese Becomes Symbol of Israeli Frustration With Rising Food Prices" - JTA, June 20, 2011

Video on Facebook: Professor John Gal, Dean of the Baerwald School of Social Work, discusses the school's role in promoting fair wages and protecting other rights of Israel's social workers.  - March 2011

"Israeli academic says flotilla crisis could have been prevented" - The Los Angeles Times, June 3, 2010 (print edition) 

"In Bid to Quell Anger Over Raid, Israel Frees Detainees" - The New York Times, June 3, 2010

"Sinking Turkey-Israel Relations" - The Jerusalem Post, June 1, 2010

"Israel's Counter-Terrorism Bureau: Avoid Turkey" - CBN.com/CBNNews, May 31, 2010

"Bright Flight" - The Jewish Week, May 12, 2010

"Israel Admitted to OECD in Key Diplomatic Victory" - Associated Press, May 11, 2010

"Volcanic Ash May Weigh on European Economy"- The New York Times, April 18, 2010

Want to Win Over Your Opponents? Put on your Baby Face

Study is first to systematically examine the impact of facial features of politicians from the opposing side in a conflict

Hebrew University International Conference Explores Trauma Throughout the Life Cycle

Different aspects of trauma explored

Joint Israeli Palestinian Poll: Increase in Palestinians’ & Israelis’ Willingness to Compromise Amidst Climate of Feud, Mistrust

Poll shows an increase in support for the Clinton permanent settlement framework on both sides

Professor to Receive Presidential Award for Outstanding Young Researcher

"A symbol of excellence and innovation in academic research"

New "Tent Time" Exhibit at Hebrew University Examines Tent Protests

Exhibit explores the role the tent has played throughout Israel's history