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Left to right: Adam Korbin, Jeff Kaye, Andrea Freedman. Photo: David Berson

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AUG 2025 Vancouver Garden Party

BGU Canada BC & Alberta region hosted a garden party in Vancouver addressing the immense challenges faced by BGU and Israel since October 7. Jeff Kaye, BGU Vice President for Public Affairs and Resource Development, and Andrea Freedman, CEO of BGU Canada, addressed guests at the home of long-time friend and donor Regina Boxer.

At the Ottawa event: Left to right: Simon Bensimon, Sid Milech, Julie Kantor, Agnes Laing, Dr. Oren Tsur, Linda Slotin, Eva Stelzer, Andrea Freedman, Susannah Dalfen. Photo: Andrew Kilzell

Prof. Daniel Chamovitz addressing a group of Montreal supporters at the Laurentians, Quebec.

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AUG 2025 Prof. Daniel Chamovitz Visits Quebec’s Laurentians BGU President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz joined Nili Margalit for invitation-only gatherings in Montreal and the Laurentians. A highlight was a unique Kabbalat Shabbat on Lake Manitou, where over 100 participants gathered on connected boats. The following day, more than 80 attendees joined a forest hike, followed by Kiddush and a conversation with Margalit.