Bar-Ilan University

Modern human men evolved unique hip 'spring' for efficient walking, Israeli-led study finds

A new Tel Aviv University study challenges assumptions about the Neanderthal pelvis, finding that modern human males evolved a distinct walking mechanism.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2026|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

An ultra-Orthodox man blows a shofar ahead of Rosh Hashanah in Mea She’arim in Jerusalem in August

Promote Jewish diversity within unity – opinion

The High Holy Days are an opportunity to recalibrate approaches to Zionism, including the idea that it merely signifies a physical domain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2026|ByBEN MOLLOV

Excavations at the Tell Qana archaeological site in Hod Hasharon, on behalf of Bar-Ilan University and the Israel Antiquities Authority, August 30, 2026.

‘Healing through restoration’: How Israel’s hidden dig site builds community out of archaeology

“Our job is to tell the story of these people, because we are here and we can learn a lot from them," Dagan told The Jerusalem Post.

AUGUST 30, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Israelis seen walking down Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, April 9, 2026

Moovit unveils new function to maximize walking, 'biohacks' based on Bar-Ilan University research

A route option inspired by research at Bar-Ilan University aims to help public transportation users increase their daily activity without adding time to their commute.

AUGUST 6, 2026|ByKEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE

Partner will award scholarships to Bar-Ilan students who were injured during the war

Partner and Bar-Ilan University are launching scholarships for students serving in the security forces who were injured in the Swords of Iron War.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025ByWALLA! TECH

Bar-Ilan sued for preventing female student from continuing studies after she wore niqab

The lawsuit reads, “There is no legal source that authorizes an academic institution to prevent a student from participating in studies because of her religious appearance."

NOVEMBER 20, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN

Woman in niqab over backdrop of Bar Ilan University.

Bar-Ilan becomes Israel’s second largest research university, surpassing HUJI

Over the past seven years, Bar-Ilan has seen a 30% increase in total student enrollment, marking the highest growth rate among the country’s major research universities.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Bar Ilan University, engineering department

Tens of millions invested: Bar-Ilan University launches world-class innovative R&D labs

NetZero Ventures and the National Energy Storage Institute launched labs at Bar-Ilan University to boost energy and climate tech development and commercialization with tens of millions invested.

OCTOBER 6, 2025ByLIOR NOVIK/MAARIV

From battlefield to diplomacy: Israel’s next moves after the 12-Day War

Professors Jonathan Rynhold and Eitan Shamir r explore how military lessons, US policy, and regional alliances are reshaping Israel’s path

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025ByRONNIE ROSENMAN

IRANIAN MISSILE is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, Aug. 20.

Israeli universities soar in global entrepreneurial rankings: Technion, Tel Aviv Uni. in top 10

The Technion and Tel Aviv University rank among the top 10 global universities for entrepreneurship, highlighting Israel’s growing impact on the startup ecosystem.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Computer Science Faculty building at Technion University in Haifa, Israel

'Don't fall for Hamas propaganda,' 150 academics to Bar-Ilan University's president - report

In a statement issued yesterday, the 150 academics condemned the claims made in that letter, including accusations that Israel is starving Gaza’s residents.

AUGUST 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF