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Israel War Forces Universities to Shift to Remote Learning

3/21/2026

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Students Struggle Amid War

The war in Israel has disrupted university life, pushing courses to remote learning and increasing psychological stress.
Bar-Ilan University postponed classes, creating uncertainty about students' academic futures.
A survey reported 82% of students struggled to study, with anxiety and fatigue.
Hiba Benoutiq, a Moroccan PhD candidate at Ben-Gurion University, chose to stay in Israel.
Experts urge self-compassion and adjusted expectations amid disrupted sleep and heightened stress.

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Mizrachi Supports Students

World Mizrachi has secured 5 million shekels to support MASA students unable to leave Israel for Passover due to the war.
The funding from Keren Kayemet LeIsrael and the Israeli government aims to keep programs and dormitories open.
Roi Abecassis, deputy chair of KKL, emphasized the urgency of providing a supervised environment during the vacation.
World Mizrachi will also grant over 800,000 shekels to 400 married students in Hesder yeshivot.

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Historical Context

The Six-Day War from June 5-10, 1967, transformed Israel's educational landscape, as universities like Bar-Ilan faced significant challenges post-conflict. With 82% of students reporting anxiety-related difficulties, the war's legacy continues to disrupt academic life. The Israeli government’s funding initiatives, including 5 million shekels for MASA students, highlight the enduring impact of this conflict on education and student well-being.

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Students Struggle Amid War

The war in Israel has disrupted university life, pushing courses to remote learning and increasing psychological stress.
Bar-Ilan University postponed classes, creating uncertainty about students' academic futures.
A survey reported 82% of students struggled to study, with anxiety and fatigue.
Hiba Benoutiq, a Moroccan PhD candidate at Ben-Gurion University, chose to stay in Israel.
Experts urge self-compassion and adjusted expectations amid disrupted sleep and heightened stress.

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