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A Miami philanthropist's donation of one billion shekels to Bar-Ilan University has transformed Israeli higher education by enhancing the institution's technological resilience and social responsibility. This funding has led to increased research output, rising enrollment, and campus upgrades, while also attracting nearly 100 scientists back to Israel, reversing the brain drain trend. The donation has initiated a strategic shift in Israeli academia and earned Bar-Ilan the 2025 Minister of Defense's Award for its support of reservist students.