Bar-Ilan University

Grapevine, January 22, 2026: Who’s the real president?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Michal Herzog speaks at the Center for Family Medicine.
Graduates celebrate at a commencement ceremony at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, which is fielding a growing number of inquiries from Americans interested in enrolling for college at the university in Beersheva, Israel.

Ben-Gurion University tops list of on-time graduates in Israel, new ranking reveals

Prof. Arie Zaban ,President Bar-Ilan University

Bar-Ilan President unveils vision to make Israel a global ''Health Nation' through innovation

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the weekly rally at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, October 11, 2025.

Bar-Ilan University to confer honorary doctorate to Witkoff over hostages' release, peace efforts


Israel, Morocco sign bilateral agreement at Bar-Ilan University

Bar-Ilan University hosts the signing of a historic agreement with Moroccan counterparts for multidisciplinary cooperation in the field of energy.

Morocco-Israel (Illustrative)

COVID-19 vaccines can significantly reduce long-COVID risk - Israeli study

A new study from Bar-Ilan University shows that eight of the 10 most commonly reported symptoms were reported between 50% and 80% less often among those who received at least two vaccine doses.

 Children receive their dose of Covid-19 vaccine, at a Clallit vaccine center in Jerusalem on December 21, 2021.

New cancer treatment uses Israeli nanotechnology to stimulate immune system

“We saw that this technology was successful in Pfizer’s and Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccines, and I firmly believe that...we will be able to harness it in the fight against cancer."

 Cancer Immunotherapy by  NIH Image Gallery.

First archaeological dig begins at site believed to be Joshua's tomb

Khirbet Tibnah is located on a hill in the southwest of the Samaria region, east of Shoham near Halamish. The site was populated from the Bronze Age until the beginning of the Ottoman period.

 Landscape of Tel Tibneh

105 new physicians graduate from BIU's Safed medical program

Since its establishment 11 years ago, its medical school has graduated 640.

 Dr. Kim Attali with Bar-Ilan University CEO Zohar Yinon

Wanting to give away money may be linked to early Alzheimer’s disease -study

The results of the study showed that older adults who choose to give away a larger portion of their money also tended to demonstrate poorer performance on cognitive assessments.

AN ELDERLY Russian immigrant checks her mail at the Diplomat Hotel in Jerusalem

Feeling younger speeds up medical recovery - study

Researchers from Bar-Ilan find that even in old age, feeling young can lower the risks of developing physical disability and suffering from chronic disease.

 A 3D image of a human spinal cord.

‘Jewish Music Days’ celebrates 19th-century composer Louis Lewandowski

The 10th edition of the Jewish Music Days festival will take place at Bar Ilan University from June 7-9.

 ADI CHOIR 2018 in Berlin

A new method to determine stability of bacterial ecosystems

Study at Bar-Ilan University found that different species of bacteria can self-sustain in the same environment, depending on the strength of their interactions.

The Acacia Tree Stars in the Arava Ecosystem

School, research center for energy and sustainability studies launched by BIU

Bar-Ilan University’s new facilities are part of its initiative to invest hundreds of millions of shekels in research and environmental projects.

 Prof. Lior Elbaz, who is developing hydrogen-based technology that powers drones, Bar-Ilan Council of Trustees Chairman Shlomo Zohar, Minister of Energy Karine Elharrar, Bar-Ilan President Prof. Arie Zaban and CEO Zohar Yinon.