Bar-Ilan University
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
Israeli researchers, colleagues prove there are six degrees of separation in social networks
A group of researchers from across the globe recently discovered that this magic of six degrees can be explained mathematically.
Remembering Moshe Shaul: The man who helped revive Ladino
Scholars and Ladino speakers agree that he single-handedly revived the language at a time when it was on the decline and Sephardi culture had lost relevance.
Prof. Ed Greenstein: Helping better understand the Bible
Greenstein has given humanity a great gift, the translation of the Book of Job in a manner in which we can better understand this important book of the Bible.
Enjoy Charlie Chaplin, comedy films? Israeli research uncovers why
Since humor plays a prominent role in our lives, understanding the cognitive and neural mechanisms of humor is regarded as very important.
University-based program raises IQ of adults with intellectual disability - study
The findings revealed significant IQ improvement among the 12 adults after four-and-a-half years of participation in post-secondary education.
Two-thirds of Israeli universities drop in global academic rankings
Institutions of higher learning in the West are being overshadowed by those in China, which is investing huge sums in teaching and research.
What causes electricity breakdowns? BIU physicists find the cause in new study
The dependency between the power network and its communication system led to cascading failures and abrupt collapse.
Zehu Ze! comedy group set to receive honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan U
The members of Zehu Ze! began performing together on the government broadcasting channel in 1978 and continued until 1998, then returning during the pandemic.
Academic faculty announce warning strike in universities across Israel
The strike on Monday will be followed by similar strikes in two or three universities per day throughout the rest of the week.
The famed Dershowitz family and a story of aliyah to Israel
Rabbi Prof. Zecharia Dor-Shav (Dershowitz) is a retired professor from Bar-Ilan University, an author and speaker, uncle to renowned US lawyer Alan Dershowitz.
