At a moment when societies around the world are grappling with uncertainty, trauma, and rapid change, universities are being called upon to do more than educate. They must engage. They must respond. And they must help repair what has been broken.

At Bar-Ilan University, this responsibility is not an add-on to academic life; it is foundational and what sets us apart. Alongside world-class research and rigorous scholarship, Bar-Ilan advances what the institution refers to as its “Third Mission”—contributing to society and strengthening Jewish-cultural resilience. Combining knowledge, expertise, and values as a vehicle for social change, this institutional model insists that excellence and impact are inseparable.

It is a mission that is visible in Bar-Ilan’s response to real-world needs: from resilience-building initiatives that support wounded soldiers and trauma-affected communities, to academic programs that translate psychological research into healing frameworks, and interdisciplinary efforts that bring........

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