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BGU Makes a Difference for Israeli Culture

The Culture of Israeli Shuks

The Forward – Nir Avrieli, a professor of anthropology at BGU, explains how the culture of a city is revealed in the organizing principles of its outdoor market. more »

BGU Launches the Country's First International Israel Studies Graduate Program

Under the auspices of the Ben-Gurion Research Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism, this program will be taught in English and is now recruiting international students who seek a master's degree in Israel studies. more »

Eichmann Trial Alters Worldview of the Holocaust

The Arizona Republic – BGU Prof. Judith Stern reflects on how before the trial of Adolf Eichmann the consensus was that "Holocaust experiences were better left unexplored." more »

BGU Develops Computer Techniques to Read and Study Historic Hebrew and Arabic Documents

BGU researchers combine the scientific and scholarly expertise of humanities and computer science experts in a new project to analyze degraded ancient documents, providing valuable answers regarding Hebrew liturgical and Arabic historical texts. more »

New All Hebrew Study Abroad Program with Brandeis University and Middlebury College

Brandeis University and Middlebury College announce a new Hebrew immersion study abroad program at BGU. more »

Young Israelis Turn to Yiddish in Search of Roots

JTA – BGU has launched a new Center for Yiddish Studies, headed by eminent scholar Prof. David Roskies from the Jewish Theological Seminary. more »