MESSAGE FROM ANDREA FREEDMAN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - BGU CANADA
Dear friends,
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is a pioneering example of a Fifth Wave University, redefining higher education. This model goes beyond traditional teaching and research by integrating academia with industry, government, and communities to drive meaningful change and economic growth.
A defining characteristic of a Fifth Wave University is its commitment to expanding educational opportunities and BGU is dedicated to ensuring that higher education is accessible to a diverse student body, particularly in the Negev.
For example, The Jusidman Science Center for Youth plays a key role in this mission, offering students from underserved communities exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By nurturing curiosity and academic excellence at a young age, this program creates pathways to higher education.
BGU is committed to innovation and regional development. Check out some of the latest articles and news in this month’s eConnect.
Andrea
BGU VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS FEATURED ON I24NEWS
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Vice President of Public Affairs and Resource Development Jeff Kaye was featured in an interview on i24 News Jewish World Weekly. He spoke about the university's efforts to rehabilitate the south and its ambitious Way Forward campaign. His interview can be found in the link below, starting at 5:25.
VIDEO OF THE MONTH
Intertwined Worlds: Jews, Christians & Minorities in Islamic Societies
Earn your MA in Middle East Studies at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Our one-year international program includes Arabic language immersion and an intensive course held in Morocco.
MOVIE NIGHT IN TORONTO
An exclusive pre-screening of the documentary film, October 8
Earlier this week, over 500 people attended an exclusive pre-screening of the documentary October 8, directed by Emmy Award-winner Wendy Sachs. The screening took place at TIFF Lightbox in downtown Toronto, with tickets selling out in just 90 minutes, followed by a second block selling out within an hour! Wendy Sachs was present for an engaging Q&A session with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. It was a successful evening, filled with insightful discussions and a strong turnout, leaving attendees eager for the film's official release.
The must-watch film opens to the public in select theatres across Canada on Friday.
LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR PASSOVER TABLE CARDS
And help BGU students, staff and faculty recover from the attrocities of Oct. 7
Our university is committed to rebuilding the desert region of Israel following the atrocities of October 7th. Members of the BGU community who are being held hostage are on our minds. This year's place card design features the pictures of BGU alumni Avinatan Or and BGU student Sahar Baruch z"l.
$36 donation = 20 place cards
$72 donation = 50 place cards
Help BGU Canada provide mental health supports to students, staff and faculty at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU).
MONTREAL - BECOME A SPONSOR
The Way Forward Montreal Main Event
Get your tickets toThe Way Forward Montreal Main Event today! The event will be held on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, and will feature renowned journalist, author and public intellectual, Bernard-Henri Levy.
BGU IN THE NEWS
Moroco's Spanish speaking Jewish minority illuminated in prizewinning book
The Times of Israel
When Dr. Aviad Moreno was growing up, he sensed that his family was different from the other Israelis from Morocco who surrounded him in Beersheba.
Israel21c
Teaching Bedouin kids Hebrew improves their opportunities
Israel21c.org
BGU Rector Chaim Hames on the BICOM podcast -
BICOM Podcast
BGU researcher spearheads broad collective effort to include maladaptive daydreaming as a dissociative disorder in psychiatric manuals.
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Supporting the Vision
Our Negev. Our Legacy.
It started with David Ben-Gurion's vision,
and continues today as our mission.
