BGU&U | SPRING 2026

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Circle of Friends A Global Circle of Friends Meets in Paris

In November 2025, Paris became the gathering point for an extraordinary circle of friends committed to shaping Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's future. For the past several years, the Global Development Committee (GDC) has met twice annually: once during the Board of

Governors Meeting and once in a host community around the world. From New York to Monte Carlo and Toronto, these gatherings offer more than institutional updates. They create space for honest dialogue, shared purpose, and meaningful partnership, while offering insight into the lived experience of Diaspora Jewish communities.

These meetings extend beyond the Committee's formal membership, welcoming dedicated supporters who wish to engage seriously and thoughtfully with the work of the GDC. This year, around 40 participants from 10 countries, including several alumni of the Halutz Initiative for Global Leadership, gathered in Paris. They engaged with President