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.
We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well.
We would like to share several important updates:
March 29–31 (Pre-Passover Period)
Please note that students and postdocs are expected to continue their research activities during these three days.
Any time off must be coordinated with your supervisor, as during a regular work week.
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 Students and Postdoctoral Fellows,
The Weizmann School of Science has shared a set of well-being resources intended to support students and postdoctoral researchers in coping with stress and anxiety during this challenging period.
The guide includes recommended applications for mental well-being, as well as 24/7 emotional support hotlines. In addition, dedicated staff members are available to provide personal support when needed.
You are invited to review the full guide here - Link
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,
With the opening of the academic year, we are sharing with you the study outline for the 2025-2026 academic year, and in particular, the adjustments that will be provided to students and postdocs who have served in reserve duty and/or are still serving in the reserve duty.
Wsos Team
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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:
Dear Students and Postdocs,
פתיחת שנת הלימודים האקדמית תשפ"ה –
התאמות לסטודנטיות ולסטודנטים בעקבות "מלחמת חרבות ברזל"
סטודנטיות וסטודנטים יקרים,
Opening of the 2024/2025 Academic Year —
Accommodations for Students Following the ‘Swords of Iron’ War
Dear students,
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 all,
Per the Home Front Command’s message, educational activities are now allowed to be held.
Therefore, as of today from 1pm in the afternoon onwards, all WSoS activities (including among others, classes, tutorials and lab activities) are to be resumed.
Best,
Gilad Perez
Dean, WSoS
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.
Dear students, tutors, and lecturers,
Per the Home Front Command’s instruction, all educational activities will not be held in the next 48 hours. Therefore, there will be no classes, exams, and tutorial sessions, tomorrow – Sunday, April 14, 2024, and Monday- April 15, 2024.
We will update you according to the governmental and institutional instructions.
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:
The Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) and the Feinberg Graduate School (FGS) have been embracing their Israeli and international students and postdoctoral fellows on account of the state of emergency declared in Israel as a result of the events that transpired on October 7. We, in the WIS community, are supporting our friends and families, who have all had to quickly adapt to the new situation – a situation that has affected many of us not only on the physical and emotional levels but also had potential financial implications.
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)...