A well-timed trip to Israel in February 2020 has resulted in yet another successful collaboration for Bar-Ilan University (BIU), this time with Regent University (RU), a private Christian institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia, US. Shortly before the world changed so dramatically, faculty and some graduate students from RU’s Robertson School of Government were on a tour of the country. Part of this tour included a lecture given by Dr. Menahem Merhavy, an authority on Middle Eastern Affairs and a lecturer at BIU. After the tour, Dr. Merhavy reached out to Dr. Stephen Perry, RU’s Interim Senior Associate Dean in the Robertson School...

Bar-Ilan University has some exciting online events and webinars happening this month. There will be a variety of open days hosted by the International School and the various country representatives, including our first-ever Escape Zoom. Bar-Ilan University to Host Preeminent Scholar in Jewish Thought Bar-Ilan University’s Department of Jewish Thought will host the preeminent scholar of Jewish mysticism and Jewish thought today, Professor Elliot R. Wolfson from the University of California, Santa Barbara, for an intensive four-week course. The course, titled “Jouissance and the Suffering of God: Evil and Theopoetic Desire in Lurianic Kabbalah and Its Impact on Böhme, Schelling, Rosenzweig,...

Bar-Ilan University is always changing, developing, and growing. At the International School, we are constantly finding ways to increase the options for international students and immigrants to provide them with exciting opportunities to study in Israel, including new graduate degrees that are taught in English. Offering a new degree for English-speakers that has traditionally been taught only in Hebrew is not just a process of ‘translating’ it from Hebrew to English. We need to build something that is innovative, interesting, and original, something that other universities do not have, drawing on our unique talents and knowledge. Our latest degree is...

Bar-Ilan University has signed a collaboration agreement with the United Arab Emirates’ Gulf Medical University to promote medical research and improve public health in Israel and throughout the Middle East. The signing ceremony took place with the two universities on January 11 via Zoom. “One of the most significant achievements of the Abraham Accords is the opportunity for academic collaborations between universities in Israel and the UAE,” said Bar-Ilan University President Prof. Arie Zaban. “Research and education in both countries will advance dramatically thanks to our human capital, who were, until now, unable to join forces for a common goal....

Bar-Ilan University’s new “Online Hebrew Course for Beginners” got off to a successful start last week. The program, which is the first of its kind for the university, is being offered by the International School and the Department of Hebrew and Semitic Languages. The course started on November 25, 2020, and runs until June 2021. It is open to beginners from all countries, young and old. The second session will take place on Wednesday, December 2. We still have room for a few more students, but registration will close at 16:00 on Wednesday. You will need to catch up on...

Collaboration between universities has never been easier, and now more than ever, it has become customary to form global partnerships and foster relationships with other universities. Due to advances in technology and unhindered communication channels, universities are making the most of the opportunities to connect faculty and students in ways that were not as popular before the Coronavirus pandemic halted international travel. Bar-Ilan University has a strong history of successful collaborations. Not only are there more than 100 international academic research collaborations through 55 research centers, but the university also has numerous partnerships between its eight faculties or their individual...

Bar-Ilan University has some exciting online events and webinars happening in December. There will be a variety of open days hosted by the International School and the various country representatives, and a series of webinars hosted by UnBox Ventures, BIU’s incubator for researchers and entrepreneurs. Choose the link below to read the full article and find out how to register for each event. Physics and Electrical Engineering Open Day – Dec 13, 13:00 Health and Medical Sciences Open Day – Dec 14, 13:00 International MBA Open Days – Dec 22, 19:00 & Dec 27, 10:00 UnBox Ventures’ Webinar Series – Nov 15,...

Message from Dafi Forer-Kremer, Director of Marketing and Recruitment, International School Deciding on where to study is a dilemma that many young people have faced throughout the ages due to the huge number of choices. Some visited all the open days on campuses on their lists, if they were able, while others would take the chance based on reputation or word of mouth – and many emails back and forth between them and the chosen university and faculty. While COVID-19 has had a huge impact on our lives in so many ways, one thing has stood out quite dramatically –...

Ruthy Salomon has been busier than ever since the Coronavirus pandemic first hit our shores. In the beginning, she was worried about how the situation would impact her business as many of her training sessions took place face-to-face. However, within a month, her online business had skyrocketed. Everyone was interested in improving their skills online whether teachers, lecturers, professors, doctoral students, or business professionals – and she was perfectly positioned to help them. Ruthy has been in technology and education for the past 25 years. Her areas include innovation in education, technology in education, motivation, and anything else to do...

Bar-Ilan University’s International School has been hosting a variety of interesting and successful virtual open days and information sessions for potential students from around the world. October was a busy month and the numerous sessions kept everyone busy and connected, some of which were recorded for students who weren’t able to attend. Two specialized open days in English were held to help international students who are undecided about which area of study to follow. We grouped together different departments that are similar in nature in order to provide students with a variety of possibilities within their chosen fields. Biblical Studies...