Beresheet Hotel: A Desert Dream

By Elyse Glickman
Published on April 10, 2013

When the Beresheet hotel opened for business two years ago in the Negev Desert, Israeli President Shimon Peres was reported to say at the grand opening gala, “For me, this is a dream come true. As I travel a lot in the world, I can tell you this is the Taj Mahal of Israel.”

Study: Sderot rocket attacks increased miscarriages

Published on February 25, 2013

Rocket attacks on Sderot significantly increased the number of miscarriages that occurred in women from the southern Israeli city, according to a new study.

Ben-Gurion University, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to collaborate

Published on May 17, 2012

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center are working together to develop pediatric-specific medical technologies.

Giving big to tiny innovation

Published on May 15, 2012

L.A. philanthropists Henry and Anita Weiss pledged $1 million last week to support and expand nanotechnology research at Ben-Gurion University’s (BGU) Beersheva campus.

Holocaust survivor leaves $17.5 million to Ben-Gurion U.

Published on November 10, 2011

The estate of Holocaust survivor and philanthropist Eric Ross left $17.5 million to Ben-Gurion University through its American association.

Fischer does not rule out IMF job

Published on May 31, 2011

Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer did not rule out accepting the position of managing director of the International Monetary Fund should he win the election. Fischer made the remarks Tuesday during an address at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev as part of its 41st Annual Board of Governors meeting.

Elderly drivers half as likely to see pedestrians

By Adam Wills
Published on March 8, 2011

The Circuit

Published on December 11, 2003

The Circuit