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As the workweek—with its chaos, creativity, challenges, opportunities, hustle and bustle—comes to a close, the American Friends of Bar-Ilan University wishes you a day of peace, tranquility, serenity, harmony, unity, elevation, restoration, and rejuvenation. Shabbat Shalom!
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eJewish Philanthropy highlights Bar-Ilan's student empowerment with a feature story (in this link bit.ly/3zFau2m) how 6 students with disabilities—including Down syndrome, Williams syndrome and cerebral palsy— graduated from the university with Bachelor's degrees

First cohort earns bachelor’s degree from ‘first-of-its-kind’ Israeli university program for people...

Six students with disabilities including Down syndrome, Williams syndrome and cerebral palsy, graduate from Bar-Ilan University through its Empowerment Project, which launched some 10 years ago

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From identifying the last million Holocaust victims to finding the right cancer drug, The Data Science Institute at Bar-Ilan, under the leadership of Prof. Onn Shehory, uses cutting-edge technology and AI to preserve our storied past while ensuring a stronger and healthier future
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Bar-Ilan, together with the State of Israel and the Technion, began constructing Israel’s first National Institute for Sustainable Energy in 2023. NISE works in five key areas: 1. Batteries; 2. Electro-mobility; 3.Hydrogen Economy; 4. Network Science; 5. Smart Transportation.
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The American Friends of Bar-Ilan University wishes you a happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱
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Dr. Avi Shmidman of Bar-Ilan's Faculty of Jewish Studies spent more than a decade building devices for military avionics. He now applies his skills coding digital tools to decipher Jewish texts. “I like to think that in both cases I’ve helped the Jewish people reach new heights.”
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The American Friends of Bar-Ilan University wishes you a Shabbat Shalom!
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Did you know... Bar-Ilan University is a leader in CRISPR? Listen to Professor Ayal Hendel of The Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences describe CRISPR on the Synthego Podcast: synthego.com/crispr-cuts/aya… Learn more about Prof. Hendel here: cris.biu.ac.il/en/persons/ay…
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BIU's Honorary Doctorate Ceremony awarded honorary doctorates to singer/songwriter Aviv Geffen, journalist Dr. Ilana Dayan, former MK Haim Jelin, researcher Prof. Haim Cedar, Rabbi Eliyahu Blumenzweig, philanthropist Rosa Feldman & the Brothers for Life. bit.ly/3VzYpCH
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Check out the latest article in The Times of Israel from Jessica Feldan, CEO of American Friends of Bar-Ilan University: blogs.timesofisrael.com/a-26…
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The American Friends of Bar-Ilan University wishes you a Chag Sameach and a meaningful Shavuot.
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The historic $260 Million gift to Bar-Ilan made global headlines NBC NEWS:bit.ly/3VAUxTm NY POST:bit.ly/3x9aGpK DAILY MAIL:bit.ly/45eBf9H HINDUSTAN TIMES: bit.ly/4aVgXmS TIMES OF ISRAEL:bit.ly/4edbbjd CTECH:bit.ly/4aRZ6wR
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“The future of Israel is built on the vision, passion, and commitment of those who see what’s possible,” says Jessica Feldan, CEO of the American Friends of Bar-Ilan University. “In this pivotal moment, investing in Israel’s core strengths is how we impact tomorrow today.”
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Bar-Ilan University President, Prof. Arie Zaban, welcomes the 2024 AFBIU Leadership Mission to Israel. Return. Bar-Ilan RISING: Restore. Rejuvenate.
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On Memorial Day, the members of the American Friends of Bar-Ilan University remember and honor the heroes who gave their lives so that we can be free. Thanks to your service and sacrifice, we can proudly proclaim to be the American— American! —Friends of Bar-Ilan University.
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Today Israel celebrates her 76th birthday. Born in 1948 she is thousands of years old. She's known miraculous moments beyond articulation & days too painful to weep. May you know, o Israel, only the sweetness of your honey & the peace you carry in your soil & soul. Happy Bithday!
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Too many have fallen so that we can rise. Too many have given their lives so that we can be free. Too many of Israel's best have made the ultimate sacrifice for the hope of a brighter tomorrow. Today, on Yom HaZikaron we remember them. Today we ensure their candle never goes out.
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Happy Mother's Day!
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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY APPOINTS NEW CEO AFBIU is delighted to announce Jessica Feldan as its new CEO. Jessica brings a wealth of experience as an accomplished fundraising executive dedicated to serving the Jewish community in the Unite States and Israel!
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