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Dedication of Jim Joseph Education Building takes place on BIU campus
From left, Michael Jesselson, Chairman of the Board, American Friends of Bar-Ilan University, Jack Slomovic, member, Board of Directors of the Jim Joseph Foundation (JJF), Rena Slomovic, Gideon Sa’ar, Israel Minister of Education, Al Levitt, President, JJF Board of Directors, and BIU President Prof. Moshe Kaveh.
A festive celebration took place on Bar-Ilan University’s North Campus last month when the new, state-of-the-art Jim Joseph Education Building was dedicated in the presence of Gideon Sa’ar, Minister of Education for the State of Israel. This building will house the largest School of Education under Jewish auspices in the world. It will also house the Lookstein Center for Jewish Education in the Diaspora and the Bar-Ilan University/NCSY “Israel Experience” program, which is now taking applications for the 2010 one-year and summer programs. Read more.
Keeping coral reefs alive is mission of BIU scientists
Bar-Ilan University researchers have shown that coral survival depends on everything from industrial fish farming, to algae growth, to the phases of the moon. Their work will help policy makers determine the best way to preserve this beautiful and endangered ecosystem. Read more.
Robots are enlisted to strengthen Israel’s defense
Prof. Gal Kaminka
Profs. Gal Kaminka and Sarit Kraus, and their BIU computer science research team, are investigating the optimal way to deploy a robot patrol squad to improve security on Israel’s borders and army bases. Their findings bode well for Israel’s defense. Read more.
Developments in nano-photonics lead to far reaching changes in electronics and optics
Exciting, new developments in nano-photonics show great potential in breaking down the barriers in the field of medical imaging. Read more.
Science and religion can co-exist argues BIU professor
Prof. Nathan Aviezer
Bar-Ilan professor Nathan Aviezer writes that modern string theory - the leading candidate for what is often called “the theory of everything” - harmonizes the scientific account of creation with kabbalah, which describes the ten-dimensional world. Read more.
Advances in stem cell research taking place at BIU
Prof. Ron Goldstein
In the lab of Prof. Ron Goldstein, BIU Life Scientists are investigating ways to stimulate nerve re-growth after injury and fight disease. Read more.
Gift of appreciated stock can save you taxes
If you have appreciated stock that you’ve held more than a year, you may find that it is better to donate the stock to AFBIU rather than cash. If you have appreciated stock or mutual funds, you may have to pay capital-gains tax if you sell them. A gift of appreciated stock can reduce the gift’s out-of-pocket cost by avoiding tax on the gift’s appreciation. And, with certain types of gifts, you can be assured of a life income, a current tax deduction, and the elimination of capital-gains tax. To learn more, contact Gil Jacobson at 212-906-3911 or gil.jacobson@afbiu.org.
Bar-Ilan Buzz
US youth differ in perception of Jewish identity Bar-Ilan Study finds
Dr. Erik Cohen
A new BIU survey of US Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Jewish youth reveals sharp differences in their perception of Jewish identity. More than 700 youth attending Jewish summer camps around the US were surveyed in the study, conducted by Dr. Erik Cohen, of the School of Education. Read more.
Psychological effects of traumatic events examined at BIU
Focusing on victims of terror and IDF soldiers, Dr. Rachel Dekel of BIU’s Louis and Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work explores the short- and long-term effects of traumatic events. Read more.
MIT intern impressed with dedication of Bar-Ilan students
Daniel McCue
MIT undergrad Daniel McCue chose to do an internship at BIU “because of its expertise in economics and its proximity to Tel Aviv.” McCue participated in the MIT-Israel Program, which facilitates dynamic connections between the thinkers and idea makers of the MIT community and their counterparts in Israel. Read more.
High-tech justice for all being created at BIU
A unique “Criminal Justice Support System” has been created by BIU Profs. Ruth Kannai and Uri Schild. This system helps judges properly assess defendant’s criminal history when handing down a sentence. Read more.
Together, we can move Bar-Ilan to a higher level of excellence
If you have questions about the work of the American Friends of Bar-Ilan University, which increases the awareness of, and support for, the fastest growing university in Israel, please send an email to Alan Grossman. You can also make a secure online gift to support cutting-edge scientific research, fund state-of-the-art facilities, strengthen Jewish studies programs, or provide scholarships to students in need.
