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 emotional support, resilience training, and community stability.

Featuring Prof. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach, Vice President for International Affairs and Third Mission; Prof. Noa Vilchinsky, Dean of the Division for Designated Programs and Head of the Resiliency Center Steering Committee; and Prof. Danny Horesh, Head of the Trauma and Stress Research Lab in the Department of Psychology and Co-Director of Bar-Ilan’s Interdisciplinary Trauma Research Center, the conversation explores how research, clinical expertise, and educational leadership are helping support students through a period of profound national challenge.

Drawing on Bar-Ilan’s work in trauma research and resilience, the speakers discuss how universities can play a critical role in supporting students, strengthening communities, and helping Israeli society navigate the emotional and psychological consequences of war.

Your partnership helps make conversations like this possible and supports the work of Bar-Ilan University in advancing research, education, and resilience during this critical time.

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https://afbiu.org/donation/rise

✉️ Questions or follow-up:

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