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.

A reconstruction of the skeleton.
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

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

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


Dozens of interpreters assisting Israeli citizens, residents to overcome language barrier

The Emergency Interpreting Call Center at Bar-Ilan University is providing language interpreting in 10 languages.

 phone center

Two Bar-Ilan University researchers receive NIS 14m. in grants

Chirality is fundamental across many different hierarchies of nature and is studied in different fields of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.

 Dr. Shahar Alon.

Israel's Declaration of Independence is a worthy document, not a billboard - opinion

On Israel’s Declaration of Independence

A copy of the Declaration of Independence hangs from the Brain Research Building on the Bar-Ilan University campus.

Has music streaming made music less enjoyable? - studies

A number of studies from Israel's Bar-Ilan University have analyzed the modern music streaming ecosystem and how it impacts music collection and enjoyment.

 An illustrative image of modern music streaming.

Herzog presents Israeli-developed solar panel to US VP Kamala Harris

US VP Kamala Harris received an unusual gift from Herzog – a solar panel developed by researchers at Bar-Ilan University in recognition of her advocacy for environmental policy.

 Photo of the Bar-Ilan University solar panel gifted to US Vice President Kamala Harris by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog

Israel takes giant leap forward with magnetic sensors

The sensors can detect low-frequency magnetic fields smaller than 200 pico-Tesla, which is more than 200,000 times smaller than the earth's magnetic field. 

 Magnetic field produced by an electric current in a solenoid.

Cognitive flexibility moderates teachers’ stress - Bar-Ilan U study

A new study coming out of Bar-Ilan University argues that adaptability is the key to teachers avoiding excess stress in the classroom.

 Students sitting in a classroom in Israel.

Israeli researchers, colleagues prove there are six degrees of separation in social networks

A group of researchers from across the globe recently discovered that this magic of six degrees can be explained mathematically.

 Friends

Remembering Moshe Shaul: The man who helped revive Ladino

Scholars and Ladino speakers agree that he single-handedly revived the language at a time when it was on the decline and Sephardi culture had lost relevance.

 Moshe Shaul addressing a gathering of Ladino-speaking Jews in Jerusalem in 2012.

Prof. Ed Greenstein: Helping better understand the Bible

Greenstein has given humanity a great gift, the translation of the Book of Job in a manner in which we can better understand this important book of the Bible.

 Prof. Ed Greenstein holding his book, ‘Job’