Bar-Ilan University

Promote Jewish diversity within unity – opinion

The High Holy Days are an opportunity to recalibrate approaches to Zionism, including the idea that it merely signifies a physical domain

An ultra-Orthodox man blows a shofar ahead of Rosh Hashanah in Mea She’arim in Jerusalem in August
Excavations at the Tell Qana archaeological site in Hod Hasharon, on behalf of Bar-Ilan University and the Israel Antiquities Authority, August 30, 2026.

‘Healing through restoration’: How Israel’s hidden dig site builds community out of archaeology

Israelis seen walking down Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, April 9, 2026

Moovit unveils new function to maximize walking, 'biohacks' based on Bar-Ilan University research

A pregnant woman is seen holding her stomach in front of foliage (illustrative)

Living near green spaces can reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds


Two Bar-Ilan University researchers receive NIS 14m. in grants

Chirality is fundamental across many different hierarchies of nature and is studied in different fields of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.

 Dr. Shahar Alon.

Israel's Declaration of Independence is a worthy document, not a billboard - opinion

On Israel’s Declaration of Independence

A copy of the Declaration of Independence hangs from the Brain Research Building on the Bar-Ilan University campus.

Has music streaming made music less enjoyable? - studies

A number of studies from Israel's Bar-Ilan University have analyzed the modern music streaming ecosystem and how it impacts music collection and enjoyment.

 An illustrative image of modern music streaming.

Herzog presents Israeli-developed solar panel to US VP Kamala Harris

US VP Kamala Harris received an unusual gift from Herzog – a solar panel developed by researchers at Bar-Ilan University in recognition of her advocacy for environmental policy.

 Photo of the Bar-Ilan University solar panel gifted to US Vice President Kamala Harris by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog

Israel takes giant leap forward with magnetic sensors

The sensors can detect low-frequency magnetic fields smaller than 200 pico-Tesla, which is more than 200,000 times smaller than the earth's magnetic field. 

 Magnetic field produced by an electric current in a solenoid.

Cognitive flexibility moderates teachers’ stress - Bar-Ilan U study

A new study coming out of Bar-Ilan University argues that adaptability is the key to teachers avoiding excess stress in the classroom.

 Students sitting in a classroom in Israel.

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.

 Friends

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.

 Moshe Shaul addressing a gathering of Ladino-speaking Jews in Jerusalem in 2012.

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.

 Prof. Ed Greenstein holding his book, ‘Job’

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.

 Charlie Chaplin