Live Emergency Updates

Second semester starting April 12

We are excited to welcome you to the second semester on 12 April and are preparing to begin studies either remotely or in person, depending on the final recommendations of the Home Front Command, which will be confirmed by Saturday.

Dear students, postdocs, scientists, lecturers, and teaching assistants,

The opening of Semester 2 at the Weizmann School of Science has been postponed to April 12, 2026, instead of March 15, due to the current security situation and Home Front Command guidelines.

As a result, the semester will be shortened by one week and will conclude on July 3, 2026.

Dear All, The Weizmann School of Science has issued an update informing students and postdocs that campus activities are currently taking place remotely. Exams scheduled for this period have been postponed and will be rescheduled with advance notice. Academic extensions will be granted as needed, and stipends will continue as usual. Additional support measures are in place, including assistance for those on reserve duty. Read the full update here - Link

Dear all, 

Following our recent announcement regarding the Emergency Support Fund, please note the following clarifications:

1. Submission Deadline

The deadline to submit the application form remains July 15, 2025.

Additional supporting documents (such as receipts or confirmations) may be submitted until July 30, 2025.

2. Flight Reimbursement Clarification

Travel expenses may be reimbursed for round-trip flights to/from Israel that were made in response to the emergency situation.

Dear students, postdocs, and PIs,

At the Weizmann School of Science, your well being and academic progress are our top priorities. As the recent week have brought personal, academic, and logistical challenges, please rest assured that we are fully committed to supporting each and every one of you whether you’re on campus, abroad, on reserve duty, or adjusting to new circumstances.
Below is a summary of the key updates and support measures currently in place:

פתיחת שנת הלימודים האקדמית תשפ"ה –

התאמות לסטודנטיות ולסטודנטים בעקבות "מלחמת חרבות ברזל"

סטודנטיות וסטודנטים יקרים,

משרתי מילואים יקרים,

נשמח להעניק לכם מענה קבוצתי בליווי פסיכולוג מומחה לתקופת המלחמה ומילואים. המרחב יאפשר מקום להעלות ולשתף בתכנים רגשיים חווייתיים וכל תוכן אחר שתרגישו לנכון להביא לקבוצה.

בימים אילו אנו נארגן את הפרטים ונעדכן בהקדם אודות תאריך ושעה לקיים מפגש כזה לאחר חופשת פסח בהתאם לכמות הנרשמים.

Dear Students and Postdocs,

Last night, Israel experienced an aerial attack launched by Iran, which was successfully repelled by the IDF and our allies.

This morning, the Homefront Command announced that except for educational activities, all other institutions and activities in Israel return to normal, including the Ben Gurion International Airport which resumed its regular activity.

שלום לכולם,

אנחנו שבים ופונים אליכם כדי לדרוש בשלומכם, אתם חשובים לנו ואנו מחכים לכם שתחזרו אלינו בשלום ללימודים ולמחקר.

כפי שפרסמנו בעבר, על מנת להקל עליכם ולאפשר לכם לחזור לשגרה, בנינו עבורכם מערך סיוע מקיף שיעמוד לרשותכם על מנת שתשתלבו בלימודים ותשלימו אותם באופן מיטבי. למתווה המלא:

Further to our announcement of November 15 about the opening of the academic year on December 11, 2023, and following the preparations undertaken during recent weeks for its opening in the current reality, we are pleased to present additional details regarding the outline for the 2023/2024 year and the adjustments and facilitations for all students, including specific adjustments for students on active military reserve duty (or students with children, whose spouses have been called to reserve duty)...

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