Shalom Friends, Here in Israel the almond tree (Shkeidiah) blossomed as we celebrated Tu B’shevat, Rosh HaShanah La’Ilanot, (the New Year of Trees). Just as the Shkeidiah is the first to flower, a shakdan is a person who is diligent, studious, and often...
Dear Friends, I am happy to announce that we opened the academic year in November with an encouraging increase in the number of students beginning their studies at Bar-Ilan, in contrast to a trend at most universities of declining enrollment. Also, a survey recently...
Dear Friends, As we usher in the Jewish New Year 5777, we reflect with pride on BIU’s past achievements as we gear up with renewed vigor to the coming academic year. Our growing ranks of superstars (this past year we recruited 21!) have gained wide acclaim for...
Dear Friends, Global is the operative subject of this newsletter — we focus here on the special time of the year when our friends from around the globe join their Israeli counterparts on campus for productive, enlightening and enjoyable deliberations and events at the...
Dear Friends, Having just celebrated Shavuot, also known as the Festival of Reaping and the Day of the First Fruits, I cannot help but appreciate what an apt metaphor it is for the BIU School of Medicine in the Galilee. After sowing the seeds and nurturing the...
An essential partner in Bar-Ilan University’s development, American Friends of Bar-Ilan University provides vital philanthropic support for one of the fastest growing institutions of higher education in Israel.
