Personal
	Education
	Appointments
	Visiting appointments
	Functions at the Open University of Israel
	Scholarships, awards and grants
	Memberships and other activities
	List of Publications      Books      Textbooks      Scientific articles      Works presented at scientific meetings      Encyclopaedia entries      Miscellaneous

          


  Personal

	Office: 972-9-778-1776
	Email: yoramk@openu.ac.il

    Born: 31 October 1945, Tel-Aviv
    Marital Status: Married; 4 children

  Education

1968	B.Sc., Physics and Mathematics, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem
1971	M.Sc., Physics (with distinction) Thesis: Electrical properties of doped alkaline earth fluorides Supervisor: Professor N. Kristianpoller
1975	M.A., Management Science (Operations Research), Tel-Aviv University School of Business Administration Thesis: "Optimal financial strategy for pension plans and sinking funds Supervisor: Dr. Zvi Lieber
1978	Ph.D., Physics, Tel-Aviv University Dissertation: "Effects of UV radiation on optical and electrical properties of alkaline earth fluorides Supervisor: Professor N. Kristianpoller
1997	B.A., Social Sciences, The Open University of Israel

  Appointments

Oct. 1971	Assistant, Physics Department, Tel-Aviv University
Oct. 1974	Instructor, Physics Department, Tel-Aviv University
Oct. 1976	Lecturer, the Open University of Israel, Tel-Aviv
Oct. 1979	Senior Lecturer, the Open University of Israel, Tel-Aviv
Aug. 1987	Associate Professor, the Open University of Israel, Tel-Aviv
Dec. 1991	Professor, the Open University of Israel, Tel-Aviv

  Visiting Appointments

June 1981	Research Associate, the University of Maryland, USA
June 1987	Senior Research Fellow, the University of Sussex, UK
Jan. 1990 - Dec. 1992	Visiting Professor, the University of Sussex, UK

  Functions at the Open University of Israel

Chair, Ad-hoc Committee for Criteria of Course Level, 1978

Member, Committee for Accreditation of Previous Studies, 1978-1981, 1988-1998

Chair, Discipline Committee, 1979-1981

Chair, Scholarships Committee, 1980

Chair, Committee for the Approval of Study Programs, 1980-1981

Member, The Academic Committee, 1981-1983, 1986-

Chair, Subcommittee for Natural and Life Sciences, 1983-1985

Member, Steering Committee for the OUI School of Technology, 1984-

Member, The OUI Council, 1986-1991

Chair, OUI Court of Appeal, 1987-1992

Chair, Ad-hoc Committee for the 13th Anniversary Celebrations, 1989

Member, Ad-hoc Committee of the OUI Council for Checking the New Discipline Regulations, 1991

Member, Committee for Academic Appointments for Professors, 1991-1994

Coordinator of OUI Studies in the Air-Force Flying-School, 1989-1992

Head of the Project for Young Students, 1985-1999

Head of the Physics Group, 1982-1999, 2004-2006

Head, Department of Natural Sciences, 1997-1999

Member, Department of Sociology and Political Science, 1999 -

  Scholarships, Awards and Grants

Scholarship of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculty, The Hebrew University; 1966, 1967, 1968

Grant from the Shenkar Fund, Tel-Aviv University, 1971

Shenkar and Lubinger Scholarships, Tel-Aviv University, 1974

Aharon Katzir Prize for popular science writing, Jerusalem, 1975

Grant from the British Council for visiting the OU in Britain, 1978

Grant from the Basic Research Foundation of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, for research on the Mineralogy and Petrography of Pottery from the Land of Geshur (with S. Shoval and P. Beck), 1989-1992

  Memberships and Other Activities

Member, the American Physical Society,1973-1987

Member, the International Confederation for Thermal Analysis (ICTA), 1985-1995

Affiliate Councilor to ICTA Council, 1985-1989

Member, Organizing Committee of the 9th Int. Congress of Thermal Analysis (Jerusalem, August 21-25, 1988)

Referee for Thermochimica Acta (Special Issue - Proc. 9th Int. Congress on Thermal Analysis, Vols. 133, 134, 135, 1988)

Member, Editorial Board of the Journal Mada (Science), Jerusalem, 1990-1991

Referee, The Journal of Thermal Analysis, 1990-1996

Member, National Committee for Scientist-Teachers Project, 1989-1996

  List of Publications

    1. Books

1.1	R. Chen and Y. Kirsh Analysis of Thermally Stimulated Processes, 361 pp., Pergamon, Oxford (1981).
1.2	Y. Ne'eman and Y. Kirsh The Particle Hunters, 269 pp., Cambridge University Press, 1986; 2nd ed., 1996. [Translations: Hebrew: Massada, Tel Aviv 1983; Spanish: Gedasia, Barcelona 1988; Italian: Boringhieri, Torino 1988; Japanese: Keigaku, Tokyo 1990; German: Springer, Berlin, 1995; French: Odile Jacob, Paris 1999].
1.3	Y. Kirsh Revolutions in the Halakha (Hebrew), 320 pp., Ma'ariv Books, Tel Aviv (2002).
1.4	Y. Kirsh The Universe of the Modern Physics (Hebrew), 480 pp., Am-Oved, Tel Aviv (2006).

    2. Textbooks

2.1	R. Aviv, N. Ben-Zvi, D. Kedem, Y. Kirsh "The Kinetic Theory of Gases" (Hebrew), Unit 9 in Introduction to Natural Sciences (R. Aviv and N. Ben-Zvi, eds.) 48 pp., Everyman's University, Tel Aviv (1976).
2.2	Y. Kirsh and N. Ben-Zvi Atoms, Molecules and the Properties of Matter (Hebrew), 4 vols., 752 pp., Everyman's University, Tel Aviv (1977).
2.3	Y. Kirsh "Fundamentals of Magnetism" (Hebrew), Unit 5 in Introduction to Electricity and Electronics (R. Aviv, ed.), 37 pp., The Open University of Israel, Tel Aviv (1978).
2.4	Y. Kirsh (Ed. and main author) Topics in Modern Physics (Hebrew), 3 vols., 823 pp., The Open University of Israel, Tel Aviv (1979).
2.5	U. Maor, Y. Kirsh and O. Bareket Mechanics (Hebrew, based on Berkeley Physics Course), 3 vols., 901 pp., The Open University of Israel, Tel Aviv (1979).
2.6	Y. Kirsh "Selected Topics in the Physics of Elementary Particles," Manual for an advanced seminar (Hebrew), 24 pp., The Open University of Israel, Tel-Aviv (1981).
2.7	Y. Dothan, Y. Kirsh and Y. Verbin Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Structure (Hebrew), 630 pp., The Open University of Israel, Tel Aviv (1983).
2.8	Y. Kirsh "Thermally Stimulated Processes" (Hebrew), Unit 9 in The Analysis of Experiments (S. Weiss, ed.), 53 pp., The Open University of Israel, Tel Aviv (1984).
2.9	Y. Kirsh "Modern Physics" (Hebrew), 93 pp., Unit 1 in Supplements in Physics and Mathematics, School of Technology - The Open University of Israel, Tel Aviv (1988).
2.10	Y. Kirsh "Electricity and Magnetism, Self-study Guide" (Hebrew), 167 pp., The Open University of Israel, Tel Aviv (1988, 1990).
2.11	B. Cohen, Y. Kirsh and U. Ganiel Physics - Topics in 20th Century Physics (Secondary school textbook, Hebrew), 237 pp., Science Teaching Department, The Weizmann Inst. of Science, Rehovot (1992).
2.12	Y. Kirsh Fundamentals of Physics A, vols. 1, 2, 3 (Mechanics and Electricity) (Hebrew), 640 pp., The Open University of Israel (1999; 2nd ed., 2 vols., 2003).
2.13	Y. Kirsh Fundamentals of Physics B, vols. 1, 2, 3 (Modern Physics) (Hebrew), 616 pp., The Open University of Israel (1998).
2.14	Y. Kirsh Relativity (Hebrew), 136 pp., The Open University of Israel (1999).
2.15	Y. Kirsh Fundamentals of Physics for Biologists A, Study Guide (Hebrew), 45 pp., The Open University of Israel (2002).
2.16	Y. Kirsh Fundamentals of Physics for Biologists B, Study Guide (Hebrew), 48 pp., The Open University of Israel (2002).

    3. Scientific Articles

3.1	N. Kristianpoller and Y. Kirsh Effects of X-Irradiation on the Ionic Conductivity of Doped SrF2 Crystals, Phys. Rev. B4, 635-638 (1971).
3.2	Y. Kirsh and N. Kristianpoller Thermally Stimulated Conductivity Induced in SrF2:Tb by UV Light, Solid State Comm. 9, 1291-1293 (1971).
3.3	N. Kristianpoller and Y. Kirsh ITC in Non-Irradiated and in UV Irradiated SrF2:Tb Crystals, Phys. Stat. Sol. (a) 21, 87-94 (1974).
3.4	Y. Kirsh and N. Kristianpoller Defects Induced in Alkaline Earth Fluorides by Far UV Irradiation, J. de Physique 37, (Supplement, C7) 216-219 (1976).
3.5	Y. Kirsh and N. Kristianpoller UV Induced Processes in Pure and Doped SrF2, J. Lumin. 15, 35-45 (1977).
3.6	Y. Kirsh, N. Kristianpoller and R. Chen Vacuum UV Induced Thermoluminescence in γ Irradiated and Non-Irradiated MgO Powder, Philosophical Magazine 35, 653-661 (1977).
3.7	N. Kristianpoller and Y. Kirsh Thermally Stimulated Polarization Currents in Barium Fluoride, J. Phys. C: Solid State Phys. 12, 1073-1079 (1979).
3.8	Y. Kirsh Problems of Classical Wave Theory as an Introduction to the Schrodinger Equation, in Physical Teaching, Oscillation and Waves (U. Ganiel, ed.), pp. 595-599, Balaban, Glenside, PA (1980).
3.9	Y. Kirsh Courses and Seminars in a Distance Teaching System: Application for Inservice Training of Science Teachers, in Preservice and Inservice Education of Science Teachers (P. Tamir et al., eds.), pp. 307-309, Balaban, Philadelphia and Rehovot (1983).
3.10	M. Meidav, Y. Kirsh and H. Moost Approaches to the Teaching of Special Relativity (Hebrew), The Israeli Physics Teachers' J. (Tehuda) 11 (1), 17-25 (1984).
3.11	Y. Kirsh and R. Chen Radiation Effects in Polarized Electrets: Applications to Radiation Dosimetry, J. of Radiation Effects 83, 161-183 (1984).
3.12	Y. Kirsh Teaching Special Relativity in an Introductory Mechanics Course: Goals and Achievements, in The Many Faces of Teaching and Learning Mechanics (P. L. Lijnse, ed.), pp. 654-659, W.C.C. Utrecht (1985).
3.13	R. Chen and Y. Kirsh TSC Dosimetry, Ch. 7 in Techniques of Radiation Dosimetry (K. Mahesh and D.R. Vij, eds.), pp. 230-248, Wiley Eastern (1985).
3.14	Y. Kirsh and M. Meidav On Teaching Special Relatively Through the Historical Approach (Hebrew), Israeli Phys. Teachers' J. (Tehuda) 11 (3), 24-36 (1985).
3.15	Y. Kirsh Interlacing Various Learning Resources in the Distance Teaching of Science Courses, Int. Counc. for Distance Education, 13th World Conf., Conference File 1031, pp. 1-5 (Melbourne, 1985).
3.16	S. Shoval, S. Yariv, Y. Kirsh and H. Peled The Effects of Alkali-Halides on Thermal Hydrolysis of Magnesium Chloride and Magnesium Bromide, Thermochimica Acta 109, 207-226 (1986).
3.17	Y. Kirsh and M. Meidav The Michelson-Morley Experiment and the Teaching of Special Relativity, Physics Education 22, 270-273 (1987).
3.18	Y. Kirsh, S. Yariv and S. Shoval Kinetic Analysis of Thermal Dehydration and Hydrolysis of MgCl2.6H2O by DTA and TG, J. Thermal Analysis 32, 393-408 (1987).
3.19	Y. Kirsh and P.D. Townsend Electron and Hole Centres Produced in Zircon by X-irradiation at Room Temperature, J. Phys. C: Solid State Phys. 20, 967-980 (1987).
3.20	Y. Kirsh, S. Shoval and P.D. Townsend Kinetics and Emission Spectra of Thermoluminescence in the Feldspars Albite and Microcline, Phys. Stat. Sol. (a) 101, 253-262 (1987).
3.21	Y. Kirsh, P.D. Townsend and S. Shoval Local Transitions and Charge Transport in the TL of Calcite, Nucl. Tracks Radiat. Meas. 13, 115-119 (1987).
3.22	J. Chee, H.L. Oczkowski, Y. Kirsh, A. Scott, W.O. Siyanbola and P.D. Townsend TL Spectra of Natural Zircons, Nucl. Tracks Radiat. Meas. 14, 35-42 (1988).
3.23	M.L. Dalal, Y. Kirsh, H.M. Rendel and P.D. Townsend TL Emission Spectra of Natural Feldspars, Nucl. Tracks Radiat. Meas. 14, 57-62 (1988).
3.24	Y. Kirsh and P.D. Townsend Speculations on the Blue and Red Bands in the TL Emission Spectra of Albite and Microcline, Nucl. Tracks Radiat. Meas. 14, 43-49 (1988).
3.25	N. Kristianpoller, Y. Kirsh, S. Shoval, D. Weiss and R. Chen Thermoluminescent Properties of Mica, Nucl. Tracks Radiat. Meas. 14, 101-104 (1988).
3.26	S. Shoval, S. Yariv and Y. Kirsh The Study of Thermal Dehydration and Hydrolysis of MgBr2.6HOH by DTA and TG, Thermochimica Acta 133, 263-273 (1988).
3.27	Y. Kirsh On the Kinetic Analysis of DTA Curves, Thermochimica Acta 135, 97-101 (1988).
3.28	Y. Kirsh Kinetic Analysis of Monochromatic TL Curves, Thermochimica Acta 135, 103-110 (1988).
3.29	N. Kristianpoller, B. Trieman, R. Chen and Y. Kirsh The Application of Thermally Stimulated Processes to the Study of Defects in Perovskite Type Fluorides, Phys. Stat. Sol. (b) 149, 45-54 (1988).
3.30	Y. Kirsh, I. Schnitzer and P.D. Townsend Radioluminescence of Silver Halide Optical Fibers, J. Opt. Soc. America B 6, 146-150 (1989).
3.31	Y. Kirsh, S. Shoval, S. Yariv and N. Kristianpoller Natural and Beta-Induced Thermoluminescence in Microcline, Phys. Stat. Sol. (a) 113, 631-636 (1989).
3.32	Y. Kirsh, S. Shoval and S. Yariv Activation Energies of Thermal Decomposition Processes of MgBr2.H2O, Thermochimica Acta 148, 197-203 (1989).
3.33	S. Shoval, Z. Erez, Y. Kirsh, Y. Deutsch, M. Kochavi and E. Yadin Determination of the Intensity of an Early Iron Age Conflagaration at Tel Hadar, Israel, Thermochimica Acta 148, 485-492 (1989).
3.34	Y. Kirsh, J.E. Townsend and P.D. Townsend Kinetic Analysis of the New Sensitization Effect in the TL of Silica Optical Fibres, Phys. Stat. Sol. (a) 114, 739-747 (1989).
3.35	M. Meidav, N. Margalit and Y. Kirsh Difficulties in the Concept of Gravitational Potential Energy (Hebrew), The Israeli Physics Teachers' J. (Tehuda), 13 (2), 38-45 (1989).
3.36	P.D. Townsend and Y. Kirsh Spectral Measurement during Thermoluminescence - an Essential Requirement, Contemporary Physics 30, 337-354 (1989).
3.37	Y. Kirsh, U. Ganiel and R. Cohen Goals and Limitations of Teaching Modern Physics in High school, in Science and Mathematics Teaching - Interaction between Research and Practice, pp. 344-348 (Proc. 2nd Jerusalem Convention on Education, 1989, S. Vinner, ed.) Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1989.
3.38	Y. Kirsh, N. Kristianpoller and S. Shoval Kinetic Analysis of Natural and Beta-Induced TL in Albite, Radiation Protection Dosimetry 33, 63-66 (1990).
3.39	Y. Kirsh and R. Chen Analysis of the Blue Phosphorescence of X-Irradiated Albite Using a TL-Like Presentation, Nucl. Tracks Radiat. Meas. 18, 37-40 (1991).
3.40	R. Chen, Y. Kirsh and P.D. Townsend Models for the Sensitization of Thermoluminescence in Silica Fibres, Nucl. Tracks Radiat. Meas. 18, 13-17 (1991).
3.41	Y. Kirsh, P.D. Townsend and J.E. Townsend The Effect of Thermal Annealing on Luminescence Centers in Ge:Silica Fibers, J. Thermal Analysis 37, 1153-1160 (1991).
3.42	S. Shoval, P. Beck, Y. Kirsh, D. Levy, M. Gaft and E. Yadin Rehydroxylation of Clay Minerals and Hydration in Ancient Pottery from the Land of Geshur, J. Thermal Analysis 37, 1579-1592 (1991).
3.43	Y. Kirsh The Kinetics of the Red and Blue Bands in the Phosphoresence of X-Irradiated Albite, Phys. Stat. Sol. (a) 127, 265-273 (1991).
3.44	Y. Kirsh Kinetic Analysis of Thermoluminescence - Theoretical and Practical Aspects (Review), Phys. Stat. Sol. (a) 129, 15-48 (1992).
3.45	S. Shoval, M. Gaft, P. Beck and Y. Kirsh Thermal Behavior of Limestone and Monocrystalline Calcite Tempers During Firing and Their Use in Ancient Vessels, J. of Thermal Analysis 40, 263-273 (1993).
3.46	M. Meidav and Y. Kirsh Approaches to the Teaching of Special Relativity and Suggestions for Improving the Historical Approach [Hebrew], in Education Towards the 21st Century (David Chen, ed.), pp. 345-360, Ramot, Tel Aviv University, 1995.
3.47	M. Meidav, Y. Ben-Dov and Y. Kirsh Scientific and Didactic Models in Physics Teaching [Hebrew], in Theory and Practice in Teaching Mathematics, Science and Technology (Dina Tirosh and Ruth Setavy, eds.), Ramot, Tel Aviv University, 1998.
3.48	M. Meidav, Y. Kirsh and Y. Ben-Dov Co-Existence of 'Didactic' and 'Scientific' Models in the Teaching of Physics and Technology (Hebrew), The Israeli Physics Teachers' J. (Tehuda), 20 (2), 17-24 (1999).

    4. Works Presented at Scientific Meetings

4.1	N. Kristianpoller, M. Gershenson and Y. Kirsh Effects of Irradiation of SrF2 Crystals, Conf. Digest; Intl. Conf. on Colour Centres, p. 200 (Reading, UK, 1971).
4.2	N. Kristianpoller and Y. Kirsh Ionic Thermocurrents in SrF2:Tb3+ Crystals, Bull. Israel Phys. Soc., p. 75 (1973).
4.3	Y. Kirsh and N. Kristianpoller Excitation Spectra of Thermoluminescence in SrF2 Crystals, Bull. Israel Phys. Soc., p. 34 (1974).
4.4	N. Kristianpoller and Y. Kirsh Effects of Vacuum-Ultraviolet Radiation on Pure and Doped SrF2 Crystals, Conf. Digest; Intl. Conf. on Colour Centres, p. 58 (Tohoku, Japan, 1974).
4.5	N. Kristianpoller, Z. Davidzon, Y. Kirsh and A. Rehavi Studies of Defects induced by VUV Radiation in Ionic Crystals, Proc. 5th Intl. Conf. on Vacuum Ultraviolet Radiation Physics 2, pp. 107-109 (Montpellier, France, 1977).
4.6	N. Kristianpoller, B. Trieman and Y. Kirsh Formation of Hole Centres in BaF2 by Non-Ionizing Radiation and Annihilation of these Centres, Proc. Intl. Conf. on Defects in Ionic Crystals, p. 251 (Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 1977).
4.7	N. Ben-Zvi and Y. Kirsh An Intimate Look at the Properties of Matter: A Nonconventional Approach in a Distance Teaching System, 6th Int. Conf. on Chemical Education (Maryland, 1981).
4.8	Y. Kirsh Introducing Concepts of Modern Physics: Difficulties and Solutions, Bat-Sheva Seminar, Abst. Bull., p. 41 (Rehovot, 1983).
4.9	Y. Kirsh and S. Shoval Thermoluminescence of Feldspars, 30th Anniversary Meeting of the Israel Physical Society, Abst. Bull., p. 81 (Jerusalem, 1984).
4.10	Y. Kirsh On the Analysis of Complex Glow Curves, Bull. Israel Phys. Soc., p. 66 (1986).
4.11	S. Shoval, S. Yariv and Y. Kirsh Solid State Chemical Reactions Between Minerals Caused by Grinding, Annual Meeting of the Israel Geol. Soc. Abst. Bull., p. 119 (1986).
4.12	Y. Kirsh and S. Shoval Correlation between Spectral Bands in the Thermoluminescence of Feldspars, 7th Conf. of the Israeli Group for Thermal Analysis (Tel Aviv 1987).
4.13	N. Kristianpoller, B. Trieman, R. Chen and Y. Kirsh Thermally Stimulated Conductivity and Luminescence in Fluoro-perovskites, Proc. Int. Conf. on Defects in Insulating Crystals, pp. 455-456 (Parma, Italy 1988).
4.14	S. Shoval, Z. Erez, Y. Deutch, Y. Kirsh, M. Kochavi and L. Vinitzky Thermal Analysis of Basaltic and Calcareous Clay Soils from the Land of Geshur, ICTA 9th Int. Congress on Thermal Analysis, Abst. Bull., p. 66 (Jerusalem 1988).
4.15	S. Shoval, Z. Erez, Y. Deutch, Y. Kirsh, Z. Herzog. and S. Krieger Thermal Analysis of Pottery and Local Raw Materials from Tel-Michal, Israel, ICTA 9th Int. Congress on Thermal Analysis, Abst. Bull., p. 67 (Jerusalem 1988).
4.16	Z. Erez, S. Shoval, Y. Deutch, Y. Kirsh and Z. Erzog A middle bronze age kiln or silo?, ICTA 9th Int. Congress on Thermal Analysis, Abst. Bull., p. 68 (Jerusalem 1988).
4.17	S. Shoval, Z. Erez, Y. Kirsh, Y. Deutch, R. Knafo, M. Kochavi and E. Yadin Mineralogy and Petrography of Groups of Pottery from Tel Hadar, Annual Meeting of the Israel Geol. Soc. Abst. Bull., p. 151 (Ramot 1989).
4.18	S. Shoval, P. Beck, Y. Kirsh, E. Yadin, E. Dekel and D. Levy Raw Materials used in Pottery at Tel Hadar, Annual Meeting of the Israel Geol. Soc. Abst. Bull., p. 77 (Eilat 1990).
4.19	S. Shoval, Y. Kirsh, P. Beck, E. Yadin, E. Dekel and D. Levy Evaluation of Firing Temperatures of Ancient Pottery, 10th Conf. of the Israeli Group for Thermal Analysis. Abst. Bull., p. 17 (Tel Aviv 1990).
4.20	Y. Kirsh Kinetic Data from Phosphorescence, 10th Conf. of the Israeli Group for Thermal Analysis. Abst. Bull., p. 21 (Tel Aviv 1990).
4.21	S. Shoval, P. Beck, E. Yadin, L. Vinitzky, Y. Kirsh and D. Levy Characteristics of Clay Constituents in Pottery from the Land of Geshur, Annual Meeting of the Israel Soc. of Clay Res. Abst. Bull., p. 13 (Jerusalem 1990).
4.22	S. Shoval, P. Beck, D. Levy, M. Gaft, Y. Kirsh, E. Yadin Reconstruction of Clay Minerals in Ancient Pottery from Land of Geshur, Annual Meeting of the Israel Geol. Soc. Abst. Bull., p. 99 (Akko 1991).
4.23	M. Gaft, S. Shoval, Y. Kirsh and Y. Nathan Application of Luminescence Methods for the Beneficiation of Negev Phosphorites, 1st Gentner Int. German-Israeli Conf. on Geoscience, Abst. Bull., p. 17 (Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Jerusalem 1991).
4.24	S. Shoval, P. Beck, E. Yadin, M. Gaft, Y. Kirsh and D. Eisenberg- Levy Ceramical Advantages in the Technology of Iron Age Cooking Pots Preparation, Tel-Hadder (Hebrew), 18th Archaeological Conf., Israel Exploration Society and Israel Antiquities Authority, Abst. Bull., pp. 35-36 (Tel Aviv 1992).
4.25	M. Gaft, S. Shoval and Y. Kirsh Investigation of Israel Minerals and Rocks by Photoluminescence, Annual Meeting of the Israel Geol. Soc. Abst. Bull., pp. 47-48 (Ashqelon 1992).
4.26	S. Shoval, P. Beck, Y. Kirsh, D. Eisenberg-Levy and E. Yadin Using Calcareous and Noncalcareous Clays as Raw Materials for Iron Age Vessels, Annual Meeting of the Israel Geol. Soc. Abst. Bull., p. 136 (Ashqelon 1992).
4.27	S. Shoval, M. Gaft, P. Beck, Y. Kirsh and E. Yadin The Preference of Monocrystalline Calcite Tempers Upon Limestone Ones in Preparation of Iron Cooking Pots, Annual Meeting of the Israel Geol. Soc. Abst. Bull., pp. 137-138 (Ashqelon 1992).
4.28	S. Shoval, M. Gaft, N. Goldman and Y. Kirsh Presence and Distribution of Uranyl-Ion in Mishash Cherts Investigated by Luminescence, Annual Meeting of the Israel Geol. Soc. Abst. Bull., pp. 139-140 (Ashqelon 1992).
4.29	Y. Kirsh, R. Chen and I. Kirsh Kinetic Analysis of Isothermal Reactions Using a Peak-Like Presentation, 10th Congress of the Int. Conf. for Thermal Analysis, Abst. Bull., p. 106 (Hatfield, UK, August 1992).
4.30	Y. Kirsh and E. Yafe B.A. Before Matriculation: Gifted High School Students at The Open University of Israel, Int. Conf. of International Council for Distance Education, Abst. Bull., p. 86 (Nonthabury, Thailand, November 1992).
4.31	Y. Kirsh On the Double Role of Philosophers of Science in Physics: Outside Observers and Inside Actors, 7th Annual Conference of The New Israeli Philosophy Association (The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, February 2004).
4.32	Y. Kirsh Time machines, G?del's Universe and Mach's Principle, Annual meeting of the Israeli Physical Society, Section: Astrophysics and cosmology (theoretical), Abst. Bull., p. 9 (The Technion, Haifa, December 2004).
4.33	Y. Kirsh The Philosophy of the Halakhah from the Viewpoint of Natural Sciences", A Lecture at the Second Conference on the Philosophy of the Halakhah, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 4-6 January, 2005.
4.34	Y. Kirsh On the Validity of Cosmological Thought Experiments, 8th Annual Conference of The New Israeli Philosophy Association (Haifa University, February 2005).
4.35	Y. Kirsh The Unexpected Examination Paradox and the Logic of Surprise, 9th Annual Conference of The New Israeli Philosophy Association (Ben-Gurion University, Be'er-Sheva, February 2006).

    5. Encyclopaedia Entries

5.1	Y. Kirsh Aviv - Youth Encyclopaedia (Hebrew). All the entries on Natural Sciences, Technology and Mathematics, vols. 5-16, Massada, Israel, 1975-1979.
5.2	Y. Kirsh 16 entries on Physics and Technology in Encyclopaedia Hebraica (Hebrew), vols. 28-32, Massada, Israel, 1976-1981.