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Miami Philanthropist's $1 Billion Boost Transforms Bar-Ilan University

1/7/2026

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A Miami philanthropist donated one billion shekels to Bar-Ilan University, accelerating growth in research, enrollment, and infrastructure.
Under President Prof. Arie Zaban, Bar-Ilan has attracted nearly 100 scientists back to Israel, addressing brain drain.
Bar-Ilan is now Israel's second-largest university, with 22,000 students.
The donation establishes a new standard for strategic philanthropy in academia.
Bar-Ilan commits to supporting reservist students during challenging times.

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A Miami philanthropist donated one billion shekels to Bar-Ilan University, accelerating growth in research, enrollment, and infrastructure.
Under President Prof. Arie Zaban, Bar-Ilan has attracted nearly 100 scientists back to Israel, addressing brain drain.
Bar-Ilan is now Israel's second-largest university, with 22,000 students.
The donation establishes a new standard for strategic philanthropy in academia.
Bar-Ilan commits to supporting reservist students during challenging times.