Math
High Court: Israeli gov't must explain why it funds haredi schools without core studies
The order, issued in a petition filed by Hiddush, demands that the Education and Finance ministries explain why state funding is not conditioned on the teaching of core-curriculum subjects.
Newly-discovered Einstein letter surfaces in Tel Aviv, reveals praise for Jewish assistant
Ross Pinsky: Discovering the beauty of the world via mathematics
Israel achieves historic best at International Mathematical Olympiad, securing 6th place globally
Joke about Jews found in conservative scrutiny of Florida math textbooks
One of them contained a string of Jewish jokes — including one that a conservative activist flagged as antisemitic: “Why do Jewish divorces cost so much? Because they’re worth it.”
Teen Ukrainian math geniuses to study in Israeli university
Bar-Ilan International School have prepared a special interdisciplinary academic curriculum as well as visas and housing, all tailored to the new Ukrainian students' needs.
Israeli mathematics team places 9th in the world
The team captain, Nogah Friedman, ranked third in the world.
At an exhibit of mathematical drawings by a Jewish inventor, it all adds up
The work of Ivan Moscovich — a 95-year-old Jewish artist, author, inventor, Holocaust survivor, and toy and puzzle creator is on display at MoMath.
No Israelis make list of 2022 Wolf Prize recipients
The esteemed International Wolf Foundation awards achievements in chemistry, physics, mathematics and architecture.
Technion shares academic knowledge in Wikipedia entries
Technion students are beginning to write articles for Wikipedia to add to free knowledge in science, technology, and mathematics.
High Court lets Gallant deny Israel Prize to math professor
Critics of the decision called on the remaining Israel Prize winners to refuse to accept their prizes in solidarity with Prof. Goldreich.
Gallant finalizes decision to revoke Israel Prize from math professor
"His letter expresses his McCarthyist approach and by doing so, solidifies his anti-democratic legacy," Prof. Goldreich's attorney said in response to the decision.
Babylonians used applied geometry centuries before Greeks
A new study on an artifact dating back some 3,700 years revealed how advanced mathematic calculations were used for measuring purposes in agriculture.
Israel wins 6 medals at International Math Olympiad, ranked 7th in world
Israeli high schoolers won 6 medals, including 3 gold medals, at the International Math Olympiad in St. Petersburg that was held last week.