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Lloyd Goldman, Chair of the Board of Governors, announcing the Goldman Family Foundation's $2 million matching gift donation, accompanied by his sisters, Katja Goldman Sonnenfeldt and Dorian Goldman Israelow. Photo: Preston Rescigno

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OCT 2025 Remarkable Resilience and the Way Forward : A4BGU NYC Benefit More than 300 guests gathered at the Ziegfeld Ballroom for A4BGU’s New York City Benefit, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Joyce and Irving Goldman Medical School. The Goldman family announced a $2 million matching grant supporting medical education and recovery efforts. The program featured President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, BGU alumnus and former hostage Sasha Troufanov, and student Noa Shuker, and concluded with a performance by Emmy Award winning comedian Alex Edelman.

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OCT 2025 Rooted in the Negev:

A Taste of Israel’s Future A4BGU brought DC-area supporters together for an intimate evening hosted by Maury Epner and Deborah Fox, and attended by Jeff Kaye, VP for Public Affairs and Resource Development. A curated Negev wine tasting, led by Steve Kerbel, connected regional winemaking with BGU’s research and innovation. The evening has since inspired similar events across the region.

Prof. Daniel Chamovitz in conversation with former hostage and BGU alumnus Sasha Troufanov. Photo: Preston Rescigno

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