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Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests
The stone, known also as a massebah, was discovered during excavations of the First Temple era site, inside a large residence named by archaeologists as "Building 101," or the Governor's Residency.
How songs become memory: The role of music on Israel’s Memorial Day
Studying under fire: Israel's students navigate exams, sirens, daily life during Iran war
Israel ranks eighth in World Happiness Report despite war, young Israelis place third globally
How will the return of Donald Trump affect Israel and the Middle East?
View the free digital report from the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University to learn how President Trump’s return may shape the global landscape.
At Israel’s universities, students grapple with an uncertain future
“If our studies are in-person, I’m prepared to carefully map out where the closest bomb shelters are to each of my classes. But school must continue. Life must go on.”
Jerusalem: A Journey Through Time: Bar-Ilan launches new course on ancient Israel
Students will study ancient Jerusalem starting from the prehistoric period through key historical phases.
Grapevine October 20, 2024: Hope and memory
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Opening the academic year: Bar-Ilan University launches AI-based teaching assistant
A new tool will be offered this year as a pilot for all students as part of the university’s broader investment in AI, powered by a ChatGPT-based language model.
No. 32: Uri Poliavich: Supporting Jewish education worldwide
Uri and Yael Poliavich started the Yael Foundation, a philanthropic initiative which has promoted Jewish education for 13,500 students across 35 countries.
Menomadin survey shows Israelis desperately seek unity
The survey indicates a trend toward a desire for unity between different sectors of Israeli society, seemingly influenced by the events on and after October 7.
Govt approves two new candidates for Council for Higher Education amid claims of politicization
"The takeover of academia by politics is the beginning of the end of democracy," VERA chairman and president of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev said.
How Bar-Ilan University plans to use Its $260 Million donation for growth and tradition - opinion
Bar-Ilan University has received its largest donation ever. Its leaders must now decide how to use this money, balancing their agency for Jewish heritage and innovation.
Rediscovering ancient luxury: A 3,800-year-old scarlet textile unveiled in the Judean desert
Scarlet, alongside royal blue (Tekhelet) and purple (Argaman), was revered in the ancient world for its rarity and expense.
