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HLRS Peace Award – Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa
Award

HLRS Peace Award – Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa

The Haifa Laboratory for Religious Studies honors Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa with the HLRS Peace Award in recognition of his exceptional work in promoting dialogue and coexistence.

December 1, 2025
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Newsletter Fall 2025
Newsletter

Newsletter Fall 2025

Read the latest HLRS newsletter featuring updates on our research programs, initiatives, and upcoming events.

December 1, 2025
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Haifa Committee of Religious Leaders
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Haifa Committee of Religious Leaders

The HLRS convenes the Haifa Committee of Religious Leaders to foster ongoing dialogue between faith communities in the city.

March 10, 2025
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A Symposium on Religious Leadership and Peacebuilding in a Post-War Middle East
Event

A Symposium on Religious Leadership and Peacebuilding in a Post-War Middle East

HLRS hosted an important symposium examining the role of religious leaders in building peace in a post-war Middle East context.

February 15, 2025
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"We're Ignoring the Power of Religion to Resolve Conflicts"
Media

"We're Ignoring the Power of Religion to Resolve Conflicts"

Head of HLRS Prof. Uriel Simonsohn in a recent op-ed to Religion News Service argues for the central role of religion in conflict resolution.

January 20, 2025
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"The Vatican has been very clear about what happened on October 7th"
Interview

"The Vatican has been very clear about what happened on October 7th"

An interview with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa conducted by the Head of the Haifa Laboratory for Religious Studies, Prof. Uriel Simonsohn.

July 18, 2024
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