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“I am a student at Ben-Gurion University. I want to finish my degree, live my life, and help build a future. Being a student gave me something to hold on to.” Noa Argamani

US Noa Argamani and The Free Press’ Maya Sulkin in conversation before a sold-out crowd at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple. Photo: Jonah Light

DEC 2025 Meet Noa Argamani: A Story of Hope & Miracles

In December 2025, A4BGU brought BGU student and former hostage Noa Argamani to communities across the United States, reaching nearly 4,000 attendees. The multi-city tour included programs in Austin, Los Angeles, Seattle, and the Bay Area, with events held in private homes, community centers, and venues including Texas Hillel, Wilshire Boulevard Temple, the Stroum JCC, and the Oshman Family JCC. Partner organizations included Shalom Austin, StandWithUs, and local Jewish federations and congregations. Audiences engaged deeply with Noa’s personal story and BGU’s role in Israel’s resilience.

Event at the Stroum JCC in Seattle. Photo: Lydia Brewer

At the Seattle event (left to right). Standing: David Berson, Executive Director of BGU Canada’s BC & Alberta Region; Rob Spitzer, A4BGU National Board Member; Judith Alterman and Eve Rubinstein, A4BGU Directors of Development; and Adam Korbin, BGU Canada Regional President for Metro Vancouver. Seated: Sheryl Korelitz, A4BGU Program Manager; Ian Benjamin, A4BGU Interim CEO; Kim Isaac, A4BGU Vice President for Advancement; and Kathleen Spitzer. Photo: Lydia Brewer