American Friends of Bar-Ilan University

AFBIU Voices: Conversations That Impact Tomorrow, Today

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American Friends of Bar-Ilan University (AFBIU) brings you inspiring conversations from Israel’s second-largest and fastest-growing university—exploring innovation, resilience, and ideas shaping a brighter tomorrow. Hosted by AFBIU CEO Jessica Feldan, this series features top researchers, thought leaders, and changemakers whose work is transforming lives in Israel and around the world.

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Meeting Israel’s Public Health Challenges 18.06.2026 57:04

As Israel's northern communities continue to recover from years of conflict, displacement, and economic disruption, strengthening healthcare access and outcomes has become an increasingly urgent priority. In this webinar, Dr. Sivan Spitzer, Director of the Russell Berrie Galilee Diabetes SPHERE at Bar-Ilan University, joins Dr. Idana Goldberg, CEO of the Russell Berrie Foundation, for a discus...

From Strain to Strength: Israel’s Economic Outlook Amid Prolonged Conflict 14.05.2026 55:18

As Israel navigates one of the most challenging periods in its modern history, questions surrounding the country’s economic resilience, financial stability, and long-term outlook have taken on renewed urgency. In this timely webinar hosted by American Friends of Bar-Ilan University, Professor Alon Raviv—Head of Bar-Ilan University’s International MBA Program and an expert in banking systems, finan...

When the Lions Roar, We Rise: A Briefing on Bar-Ilan’s Response to This Moment of National Crisis 12.03.2026 1:00:50

Israel’s students are navigating an extraordinary period of uncertainty, trauma, and disruption as the country confronts an evolving regional conflict. In this timely webinar hosted by American Friends of Bar-Ilan University, leading experts from Bar-Ilan University examine the psychological toll of war on Israeli students and discuss how universities are responding to the growing need for emotion...

From Conflict to Consequences: Strategic Outlook for Iran, Israel and the Middle East 04.03.2026 1:06:59

As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, the Middle East stands at a volatile strategic inflection point. Military strikes, regional proxy activity, and rapidly shifting geopolitical dynamics have raised urgent questions about what comes next — for Israel, the United States, and global security. In this emergency briefing hosted by American Friends of Bar-Ilan University (AFBIU), leading expe...

What Would Rabbi Sacks Say? A Playbook for Today’s Challenges 18.12.2025 1:02:21

Five years after the passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l, his teachings continue to offer moral clarity and guidance for a Jewish world navigating profound complexity, division, and uncertainty. In this timely webinar hosted by American Friends of Bar-Ilan University (AFBIU), Professor Jonathan Rynhold, Academic Director of Bar-Ilan University’s Jonathan Sacks Institute, and Dr. Tanya White,...

Securing Israel’s Future: Bar-Ilan’s ‘Third Mission’ in Action 21.11.2025 58:21

In the wake of October 7 and the longest war in Israel’s history, Israelis are facing profound emotional, social, and spiritual challenges. Countless individuals, families, and soldiers continue to navigate trauma, loss, and the difficult work of rebuilding daily life. In this powerful webinar hosted by American Friends of Bar-Ilan University (AFBIU), Prof. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach — clinical psycholo...