BGU&U | SPRING 2026

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NOV 2025 BGU France Hosts “Miracle of the Negev” Gala in Paris Around 250 guests gathered at Salons Hoche in Paris for BGU France’s “Miracle of the Negev” gala in support of the University. Speakers included Prof. Daniel Chamovitz and Dr. Shimrit Maman, with moderation by Michaël Darmon. Eric Danon, former French Ambassador to Israel, delivered the keynote address, while a “reconstruction bricks” initiative supported campus renewal projects.

BGU France Executive Director Patricia Halfon, President David Hozé, and Founding President Danièle Bidermann with supporters and guests holding symbolic bricks. Photo: Alain Atria

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NOV 2025 Laying the Groundwork for BGU Germany Nearly 200 guests gathered at Berlin’s James-Simon-Galerie for an event marking progress toward establishing BGU Germany, organized by Richard Markus. Speakers included Ellen Marcus, Jeff Kaye, and Dr. Shimrit Maman. The event introduced the University to a German audience and advanced plans for a future association of friends.

Jeff Kaye, Vice President for Public Affairs and Resource Development (left), with Richard Markus, founding president of BGU Germany, and new member of the Board of Governors, at the Berlin event. Photo: Michael Setzpfand

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NOV 2025 An Ottawa Evening with Dr. Aviad Moreno

Some 120 guests gathered at Congregation Machzikei Hadas in Ottawa for a dinner with Dr. Aviad Moreno, of the Ben-Gurion Research Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism, who spoke about the history of Moroccan Jewry and its migrations. Similar programs were held in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto.

Left to right: Sid Milech, Eva Stelzer, Dr. Aviad Moreno. Photo: Eva Stelzer