Ariel Zellman

@arielzellman

Senior Lecturer, Political Studies, Bar-Ilan University Co-director, Religion and State Project Territorial Conflict, Politics & Religion, Extremist Social Movements New Book: Religious Minorities at Risk, Oxford, w Matthias Basedau & Jonathan Fox

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Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· 14d

In my ongoing uphill battle against AI use in student assignments, I included a prompt in white text in 4 point font to include the words "goose" and "banana" in the text. Aside from being an embarrassingly bad answer anyway, here is the result. We are doomed. #ai #assignmentfail #llm #aislop

Google translate text of student assignment including hidden ai prompt

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· 25d

For my American friends and colleagues. #earthtoplanet earthtoplanet.com

Statue of Liberty in burning room, saying this is fine. https://earthtoplanet.com/

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Jul 15

Book delivery day! Print copies of my latest book, with Jonathan Fox and Marie Eisenstein, The Unexpected Consequences of State Support for Religion, arrived today. #polisky #polrel

Stack of freshly delivered books: The Unexpected Consequences of State Support for Religion by Jonathan Fox, Marie Eisenstein, and Ariel Zellman

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Jun 28

Dear #polisky friends and colleagues, my Department of Political Studies at #barilan is hiring! Broad search for political economy, comparative politics (political institutions), security studies, public administration, environmental politics. Application deadline: 1 September 2026 PM me for Qs!

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Jun 1

The Jonathan Sacks Institute, Bar-Ilan University is accepting applicants for MA, PhD and Post-Doc scholarships for research that engages with the ideas and writings of R'Sacks in political studies, law, and social sciences in general. Deadline: 30.6.2026 More info: sacks.institute@biu.ac.il #polrel

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Dec 8

#polisky #historysky #jewishstudies folks, opportunity for a fully funded 1-4 month research stay with us at #BarIlanU in 2026. Inquiries to vp.internationaloffice@biu.ac.il

Bar-Ilan University (Israel)
For International Graduate and Postdoctoral Students 2026
Are you interested in a short-term research experience in Israel?
Bar-Ilan University invites applications from international graduate
students (Master’s, PhD or Postdoctoral level) in all academic fields,
interested in a short-term research stay in Israel during the year
2026.
This initiative aims to foster academic collaboration and cross-cultural
exchange by hosting promising young researchers from around the
world. Participants will engage in joint research with Bar-Ilan faculty
and gain meaningful exposure to Israeli academia and society.
What Does the Program Offer?
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A 1–4 month research stay working directly with a Bar-Ilan
University researcher
Participation in relevant academic courses (including those related
to Jewish Studies, History, or Political Science)
Cultural and social engagement with Israeli students
A unique opportunity to broaden your academic horizons while
building lasting scholarly connections
Financial Support:
•6,000 NIS (~1,850 USD) per month
•Priority will be given to applicants from Scandinavian countries
How to Apply?
Students must reach out directly to a Bar-Ilan University faculty
member in their field of interest to discuss potential collaboration and
request a nomination.
We recommend initiating contact as early as possible, as funding is
limited and awarded on a rolling basis.
Office of the VP: vp.internationaloffice@biu.ac.il

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Nov 7

From the bad place, but keeping it classy.

Image from film Borat: "My country... now best friends with Israel! Very nice!"

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Oct 16

A message from the family of Bipin Joshi, the Nepalese worker who was kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and then murdered by them in captivity.

The family of Bipin Joshi has asked to share the following message:

"A week ago, we shared proof of life of our beloved son, Bipin. It was filmed in Hamas tunnels about a month after October 7th, showing our son speaking to the camera, healthy and strong. We held on to that video with faith and hope, believing we would see our beautiful boy smile again and return home.
With immense pain, we received today the most devastating news.

Our dear son, Bipin, the brother and soul companion of our daughter Pushpa, was murdered in Hamas captivity. The ground has fallen beneath our feet; words cannot describe the void left within us—a void that first opened two years ago and has now deepened forever. Bipin left us with excitement, setting out for a year-long learning experience in Israel. We never imagined that the hug we gave him that day would be the last.

Today we can say out loud: Bipin, you are a hero! The grenade you deflected before being brutally abducted saved the lives of your friends. We were so afraid they would discover you were a hero and hurt you; we only prayed you would survive. Before you were taken, you wrote to your cousin, asking him to stay strong and always look to the future. It is hard to imagine the future without you, Bipin. Every flower in the garden we planted for you will remind us of you, every orchard, every field. You are part of Nepal's landscape, and now also part of Israel's.

We wish to thank President Trump, the government of the United States, and the governments of Israel and Nepal, as well as all those who helped bring our son back and complete the circle.

Bipin, our hearts ache knowing you will never know how hard we fought for you, that the people of Israel and Nepal fought for you, that the IDF soldiers fought for you. We fought with all our strength, believing that one day we would return home together.
Soon, you will return home to your eternal rest, and we will continue to fight—this time for sanity, for the strength to wake …

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Sep 5

#bringthemhomenow

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Aug 12

Anas Al-Sharif, Journalist, October 7, 2023 9 hours and the heroes are still roaming the country killing and capturing... God, God, how great you are. web.archive.org/web/20231127...

Anas Al-Sharif on telegram, October 7, 2023

9 hours and the heroes are still roaming the country killing and capturing... God, God, how great you are.

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Jul 24

Concise commentary earthtoplanet.com #polisky

Statue of Liberty in "This is fine" meme. Earth to Planet comics

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Jul 7

#polisky Fullbright PostDoc for US Citizens at Bar-Ilan University Support up to 20 months (2 academic yrs), $95k ($47.5k/year) $1.7k airfare incl spouse Partial reimbursement for kids' education expenses/fees Up to $9k relocation support Deadline: 15.9.2025 biuinternational.com/wp-content/u...

Call for Applications
Fulbright Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for
U.S. Citizens at Bar-Ilan University
Academic Years 2026/7
Fellowships are open to researchers in all academic disciplines and support
research programs in Israel for up to 20 months (two academic years).
Benefits:
Stipend: $95,000 ($47,500 per academic year for two years)
Reimbursement of up to $1,700 for airfare expenses for Fulbright fellows
(and spouses)
Partial reimbursement of children’s education expenses and fees
Relocation support of up to $9,000 provided by Bar-Ilan University
Apply by September 15, 2025
Visit the program page on our website here, or the BIU International School's website
here.
For further information or inquiries, please contact:
Kat Lacey
Tel: +972 3 5213804
USprograms@fulbright.org.il

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Apr 20

With the world on fire, here's a link to a video I did for Sage a few years ago on the mainstreaming of White Nationalism in the United States. sk.sagepub.com/video/skprom...

Screenshot: Sage Video, Ariel Zellman on "The Mainstreaming of White Nationalism"

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Mar 30

From yesterday and reported by multiple Palestinian sources in Gaza: Hamas militias kidnapped, tortured, and killed 22-year-old Odai Naser Saadi, one of the leaders of the anti-Hamas protest movement in Gaza.

🚨 BREAKING: Hamas militias have killed 22-year-old Odai Naser Saadi, one of the leaders of the anti-Hamas protest movement in Gaza.

He was kidnapped, tortured for four hours, and then executed. His body was dumped at the doorstep of his family’s home, with a chilling message: “This is the price for those who criticize Hamas.”

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Feb 23

קול קורא לתארי שני ושלישי בהגותו של הרב יונתן זקס. במחלקות לפילוסופיה יהודית ומדעי המדינה, כחלק ממכון חדש המוקדש למשנתו של הרב זקס

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Feb 23

Applications open for candidates to join us at Bar Ilan University for research into the thought of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks! (MA & PhD). Department of Jewish Philosophy or Political Science, as part of the new Jonathan Sacks Institute. Email Miriam.feldmann-kaye@biu.ac.il for more information. #polrel

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Feb 2

So these idiotic tariffs are about laying the groundwork for Canadian collapse and American annexation?

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Jan 29

The answer (obviously I suppose) is in the small text, combining conventional nationalist ideas with belief in the necessity of a member of ones Religion leading the country AND sacred texts taking precedence over popular will in lawmaking, etc.

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Jan 21

We are hiring! Bar Ilan University Department of Political Studies call for a tenure track lecturer (assistant professor) in IR and/or Middle East Politics. politics.biu.ac.il/node/1916 #polisky #poliscijobs

Ariel Zellman@arielzellman· Dec 8

Bibi Netanyahu today speaking from the Golan on the fall of the Assad regime: “This is a direct result of the blows we have inflicted on Iran and Hezbollah, the main supporters of the Assad regime"