Susy Grid
Pharaoh’s Shadow
The Story We Tell—And Live
Each year on Passover, Jews around the world sit down to recount the Exodus—the foundational story of liberation from slavery. It is a tale of transformation: from oppression to freedom, from silence to voice, from object to subject. And yet, the Haggadah does not present this journey as a completed historical episode.
Commencement Exercises for the 2025 Academic Year
During the months of June-September 2025, Bar-Ilan University will hold academic degree conferment ceremonies for bachelor's degree graduates and master's degree recipients who have completed their degree requirements at Bar-Ilan University.
The festive ceremonies will take place on campus with the participation of the academic faculty, graduates, and their family members.
Congratulations to the degree recipients and best wishes for success in the future.
Lightning Strike: The AI Model That Predicts Wildfires
Wildfires are no longer rare catastrophes. They’re becoming seasonal,—almost expected. The damage is staggering: in just one recent case, a wildfire that tore through Los Angeles left dozens dead and caused an estimated $200 billion in damage.
Call for Social Entrepreneurs
Bar-Ilan University, in collaboration with the Jane Stern Lebell Fund for the Encouragement of Social Entrepreneurship, is calling on students—changemakers with a drive to create social impact. If you have an innovative idea, a genuine desire to bring about meaningful change, and are looking for the tools to help your project succeed—apply for funding from the fund.
The fund offers financial support of up to 150,000 shekels per venture. The final amount will be determined by the committee.