BGU & YOU | Spring 2025

Zin Cohort VII. Photo: A4BGU Staff

US

APR 2024 Zin VII Gathering in Philadelphia The Americans for Ben-Gurion University Zin Fellows Leadership Program cultivates leaders in their 40s–50s committed to advancing David Ben-Gurion’s vision for creating a world-class institution of education and research in the Negev. Zin Cohort VII launched in

Philadelphia, exploring Zionism, Jewish resilience, and the impact of October 7, led by Prof. Arieh Saposnik and Talia Gorodess, Kreitman Fellow and PhD candidate, both from the Ben Gurion Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism.

CA

APR 2024 Screenings of the movie Irena’s Vow in Winnipeg, Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto BGU Canada hosted sold-out screenings of Irena’s Vow — the powerful story of a Polish nurse who hid Jews during the Holocaust — in five cities: Winnipeg, Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto. Each event brought together local supporters for an evening of meaningful storytelling and engagement, offering a compelling way to connect with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s mission and values.