Highlighting the university’s unprecedented initiatives to assist reservist students academically, financially, and emotionally

Jenny Savidia, Nova survivor, will light a torch at Israel's 77th Independence Day ceremony for her work supporting survivors and bereaved families of the October 7 attacks.

Why studying computer science in the age of AI might be the smartest move you can make — even if you never write a line of code again

Why traditional ceremonies no longer reach today’s youth, and what actually fosters a real, lasting connection to Holocaust memory

A reflection on freedom, oppression, and why the Passover story still matters

An inspiring substitute teacher, a lab visit at age 10, and laziness as motivation — three Bar-Ilan researchers share how they got to where they are today

Prof. Orly Avni cracked a deadly genetic disease among Galilee Arabs, is uncovering the link between stress and autoimmune diseases, and is now building a network of nine research centers to bridge academia and the clinic

Explore cutting-edge graduate programs, groundbreaking research opportunities, and a thriving academic community at Israel’s fastest growing university for the past seven years

From ancient Persia to modern Israel, laughter remains one of the most powerful forms of resilience

Pioneers Who Changed the World

Why do women face unique challenges in academia tough they make up the majority of undergraduate and master's students? A glance at gender equality at BIU and strategies for the future

Advancing Optometry, Vision Science, and Brain Research at Bar-Ilan