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Bar-Ilan University Online Newsletter
Newsletter No. 11, 2018 Board of Trustees Issue
Special Issue

The Jerusalem Experience

Wrapping up the BOT, overseas guests and staff headed to Israel’s capital for the Jerusalem “Democracy in Action” Experience, which started with ethnic food tasting in the colorful Machane Yehuda market, and then on to the Israeli Knesset for a tour and academic panel, and culminating with a farewell dinner in the Judean Hills.

Ethnic food tasting in the colorful Machane Yehuda market

Ethnic food tasting in the colorful Machane Yehuda market


In Machane Yehuda

In Machane Yehuda


The group raises their shot glasses at one stop in the heart of Machane Yehuda. Pictured is Dr. Merav Galili (center), Vice President for Development

The group raises their shot glasses at one stop in the heart of Machane Yehuda. Pictured is Dr. Merav Galili (center), Vice President for Development


Also toasting are BIU Deputy President Prof. Moshe Lewenstein (front right), AFBIU Executive Director Ron Solomon (far right), and BIU CEO Zohar Yinon (third from right)

Also toasting are BIU Deputy President Prof. Moshe Lewenstein (front right), AFBIU Executive Director Ron Solomon (far right), and BIU CEO Zohar Yinon (third from right)


The Israeli Knesset

The Israeli Knesset


The group is treated to a VIP Knesset tour with BIU alumna, MK Aliza Lavie (center)

The group is treated to a VIP Knesset tour with BIU alumna, MK Aliza Lavie (center)


Showcasing BIU alumni members of Knesset, an academic panel focuses on the hot-button topic, "Preventing Terror and Safeguarding Liberal Democratic Values"

Showcasing BIU alumni members of Knesset, an academic panel focuses on the hot-button topic, “Preventing Terror and Safeguarding Liberal Democratic Values”


Chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee MK Avi Dichter (center), who formerly served as the Minister of Public Security, the Minister of Home Front Defense, and as Director of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), shares his insights. Also pictured are MK Anat Berko (right), Chairperson of the Cyber Security Subcommittee, and moderator BIU Prof. Jonathan Rynhold of the Department of Political Studies

Chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee MK Avi Dichter (center), who formerly served as the Minister of Public Security, the Minister of Home Front Defense, and as Director of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), shares his insights. Also pictured are MK Anat Berko (right), Chairperson of the Cyber Security Subcommittee, and moderator BIU Prof. Jonathan Rynhold of the Department of Political Studies


The Farewell Dinner at the "Muse on the Mountain" Restaurant in Shoresh

The Farewell Dinner at the “Muse on the Mountain” Restaurant in Shoresh


Making good vibrations, the group keeps up the beat with a variety of drums, under the "tutelage" of Dr. Avi Gilboa, Chairman of BIU's Department of Music

Making good vibrations, the group keeps up the beat with a variety of drums, under the “tutelage” of Dr. Avi Gilboa, Chairman of BIU’s Department of Music


Dr. Avi Gilboa (left), together with Vera Muravitz, Chairman of the International Friends (right), drum up some excitement as Esther Tager (center back), wife of BFBIU Chairman Romi Tager, looks on

Dr. Avi Gilboa (left), together with Vera Muravitz, Chairman of the International Friends (right), drum up some excitement as Esther Tager (center back), wife of BFBIU Chairman Romi Tager, looks on


Concluding words as the sun sets in the mountain: BIU President Prof. Arie Zaban bids farewell to overseas guests, expressing his hope to see them at next year's BOT meetings that are scheduled for May 31 – June 5, 2019

Concluding words as the sun sets in the mountain: BIU President Prof. Arie Zaban bids farewell to overseas guests, expressing his hope to see them at next year’s BOT meetings that are scheduled for May 31 – June 5, 2019

Also in this issue:

President's Message »

BIU's 2018 Honorary Doctorate Ceremony

Marking the 70th anniversary year of the State of Israel, Bar-Ilan University bestows its highest honor on eight noted recipients who have made important contributions to the Jewish nation, Israeli society, security, education and culture. They include former Director of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Yoram Cohen; social trailblazer Etgarim-Challenge, which provides life-affirming rehabilitative sports for the disabled; American Jewish leader Malcolm Isaac Hoenlein; the Israel Defense Forces Orchestra; Jewish communal activists Evelyn and Dr. Shmuel Katz; spiritual leader, teacher and social entrepreneur Rabbi Dr. Binyamin (Benny) Lau; Israeli poet Agi Mishol; and Ronnie Stern, President of BIU's American Friends.

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The Plenary

BIU President Prof. Arie Zaban shared his strategic vison for the university, new board members were elected, reports were presented, resolutions approved, a farewell tribute was held for the outgoing Chairman of the Council of Founders – all this and more during the BOT's Plenary Session.

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Gala Presidential Dinner

Bar-Ilan University confers Presidential Awards of Distinction on five worthy recipients who are making vital contributions to the Bar-Ilan University community.

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2018 BIU Honorary Doctoral Lectures and Events

BIU's 2018 Honorary Doctoral recipients share their knowledge and insights with scores of students, faculty and others at special events held on campus.

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Noted Events - Impact Centers

During the course of the 2018 BOT Meetings, we expanded our horizons and had a chance to learn about Bar-Ilan University's special appeal to students from Asia, and about BIU's new multidisciplinary impact centers which are targeting real-life challenges, aiming to improve quality of life.

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