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Living near green spaces can reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds
Bar-Ilan University researchers found greener neighborhoods were linked to lower stress hormone levels in pregnant women, highlighting the health benefits of residential green spaces.
What Tisha B’Av can teach about the silencing, and creative defiance, of Jewish writers - opinion
This week in Jewish history: The SS Exodus, Tisha B’Av, and Nobel pioneers
Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests
How songs become memory: The role of music on Israel’s Memorial Day
“People need someone to resonate with what they feel. Songs help them not feel alone,” says Dr. Ayelet Dassa, a music therapist and researcher at Bar-Ilan University.
Studying under fire: Israel's students navigate exams, sirens, daily life during Iran war
Israeli students juggle Zoom classes, sirens, and exams while navigating life during war with Iran.
Israel ranks eighth in World Happiness Report despite war, young Israelis place third globally
The report shows Israel continuing to post high levels of life satisfaction even as the country faces prolonged conflict on multiple fronts.
Israeli team of BIU and NVIDIA researchers moves along with new AI technique
Bar Ilan University and NVIDIA researchers improve the ability to understand concepts describing location and direction in space.
Echoes of Egypt: Haggadah that brings ancient Egypt to your seder
Experience a Haggadah that brings 3,000 years of Egyptian imagery to life.
Grapevine, January 22, 2026: Who’s the real president?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Ben-Gurion University tops list of on-time graduates in Israel, new ranking reveals
According to the report, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) recorded Israel’s highest on-time graduation rate, with 91%, followed by Bar-Ilan University at 87%
Bar-Ilan President unveils vision to make Israel a global ''Health Nation' through innovation
At the Jerusalem Post Miami Conference, Prof. Arie Zaban details Bar-Ilan’s growth, health-tech ambitions, and support for reserve soldiers
Bar-Ilan University to confer honorary doctorate to Witkoff over hostages' release, peace efforts
The announcement of Witkoff’s Doctor of Philosophy Honoris Causa Bar-Ilan title came as a recognition of the politician's work over the ceasefire in Gaza and the hostages' return to Israel.
Israeli bar exam passed by nearly 68% of first-time examinees, as divide widens
Overall, 1,545 candidates passed the exam, reflecting a general pass rate of 52.32% and an average score of 59.2.
