In the face of climate change, we frantically seek new ways for mitigating our impact on the environment. Carbon offsetting has emerged as a popular solution, allowing people to continue their current lifestyle while compensating for their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. An article by Dr. Dan Baras, a Senior Lecturer at Bar-Ilan University’s Department of Philosophy, explores relevant questions about carbon offsetting: Is emitting and then offsetting carbon equivalent to not emitting at all?

Prof. Zeev Zalevsky from Bar-Ilan University’s Kofkin Faculty of Engineering has conducted groundbreaking research leading to the development of a product capable of remotely performing cardiopulmonary function tests. This innovative technology utilizes laser sensors and advanced image processing algorithms to detect a wide range of medical problems without any physical contact with the patient.

The incredible and diverse country of India has 22 spoken languages and over 1500 dialects in use, which change approximately every 50 kilometers. While Monalisa’s military family eventually did settle in Kolkata, their nomadic lifestyle got her a window seat to the endless changes in human societies, as well as their hidden constants.

The growing tide of antisemitism, skyrocketing to its highest peaks since World War II, is expressed in many forms around the world, with alarming new incidents reported daily. How is Jew hatred expressed in various countries in Europe? The Middle East? Latin America? On social media?