Higher education
Israeli universities need more funding to sustain scientific excellence - opinion
The human mind is the State of Israel’s most precious resource. Academia is where that resource is cultivated, challenged, and transformed into national strength.
The start-up is just the excuse
The secret of Reichman University’s international success
Israel’s higher education is becoming another casualty in constant crises - opinion
Brandeis Center urges Education Dept. to release delayed foreign funding data
Concerns over foreign funding of US universities have grown, with critics warning it may influence campus policies and responses to antisemitism.
Ari Steinberg: Investing in Israel’s educators is investing in Israel’s future
Ashmoret CEO explains how the company harnesses its purchasing power and expanding range of services to improve educators’ lives and strengthen the country’s education system
Due to pensions: Haifa University in huge deficit, forced to lay off staff
The University of Haifa will be required to cut tens of millions of shekels annually, raise donations and additional revenue sources, and formulate a new agreement with administrative staff.
Tel Aviv University plans to rename Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences
The university said the change, made with the Sackler family’s approval, is intended to help secure a major donation for research and teaching in the exact sciences.
Over 1,000 pro-Israel students, faculty gather as US campus antisemitism increases
Israel on Campus Coalition CEO Jacob Baime said the summit's central goals are helping students confront antisemitism and developing the next generation of bipartisan pro-Israel leaders in the US.
Ben-Gurion University launches ASK POLA: An AI study advisor for prospective students
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has unveiled ASK POLA, a new AI-powered academic advisor designed to help prospective students navigate the university admissions process around the clock.
Israel drops below OECD average in proportion of academics
A new periodic review by the Chief Economist’s Headquarters at the Ministry of Finance reveals: In just two decades, the country lost its position at the top of higher education rankings.
Haredi women, academics file petition against Israel's new gender-segregated education law
The petition was filed hours after the Knesset approved an amendment to the law which expressly allows the Council for Higher Education to approve separate programs for men and women.
Knesset approves gender-segregated graduate degree programs in late-night vote
The legislation, Amendment No. 12, 2026, was sponsored by MK Limor Son Har Melech and passed by a vote of 52-43.
New Yael Foundation data reveal Jewish education enrollment growing
Despite global uncertainty, Jewish education enrollment is excelerating in in 48 countries
