Dear Friends,
Wishing you a Happy Canada Day (tomorrow) and an early Happy 4th of July to our neighbours and friends to the south! We have so many successes to celebrate this month, as you will note from my video message above and from the content of our July eConnect below.
Heading into the summer months, I am pleased to congratulate our "mothership," Ben-Gurion University of the Negev on a most impressive, informative and engaging Board of Governors which was held in the beautiful new Kedma Hotel in May. Canada was well represented by outstanding lay leaders and supporters who attended along with two of our Executive Directors and are all still raving about what an incredible event it was.
Speaking of events, congratulations to our regional boards in Montreal and Vancouver for executing beautifully on two successful gala events that brought out 750 attendees and together raised just about $1 million dollars. Scroll down to view images from both events.
At the end of this month, the Negev Classic Golf Tournament returns to Winnipeg after a two year hiatus caused by COVID. You'll find details in this newsletter about how you can participate in this July 26th charity golf tournament. Plus, in just a few days, Toronto will be launching ticket sales for the upcoming November 6th event, "The Future is Now Gala" featuring Michael J. Fox.
I wish you all a wonderful summer holiday and I will be in touch again in September!
Mark Mendelson
CEO, BGU Canada
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LONG-STANDING SUPPORTER DR. NAOMI AZRIELI ON BEING NAMED AS AN OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF CANADA
We extend our warmest wishes to Dr. Naomi Azrieli who was named as an officer of the Order of Canada. This well deserved appointment is one of Canada's highest honours.
Learn more about Dr. Azrieli's appointment to the order of Canada.
In recent years, BGU Canada announced the funding of MALI, the Azrieli Center for Israel Studies. And Earlier this year, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) dedicated the Azrieli National Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopment Research.
UPCOMING REGIONAL EVENTS
Hey Toronto!
Tickets for "The Future is Now Gala" featuring Michael J. Fox go on sale on Wednesday, July 6th. Keep an eye out for some deals. This event is expected to sell out so get yours as soon as they go on sale!
Hello Winnipeg!
Have you secured your sponsorship or foursome for our upcoming 2022 Negev Classic happening July 26th? Click below to learn more.
REGIONAL NEWS
Sold out Montreal "The Main Event" celebration brings out Jewish community for an evening of culture and giving
On June 14th, two hundred people gathered at the Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal for a special celebration marking BGU's 50th anniversary. Funds raised will support ground-breaking research at the newly created Goldman-Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change.
Ben-Gurion Gala Dinner in Vancouver raises $600,000 for the School of Sustainability and Climate Change at BGU
The Ben-Gurion Gala Dinner for Sustainability and Climate Change honouring RBC Royal Bank Regional President, Martin Thibodeau was held on June 9th in Vancouver. The sold out event included a VIP reception and fireside chat with BGU President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz.
Winnipeg commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre with a screening of "After Munich"
On June 14th, BGU Canada in Winnipeg hosted a movie night to commemorate the 1972 Munich Olympic Massacre that claimed the lives of 11 Israeli athletes. The film "After Munich" produced and directed by Canadian filmmaker Francine Zuckerman was screened and was followed by a question and answer period with Zuckerman.
NEWS FROM BGU!
Israeli psychology researchers test how brain responds to emotions that deviate from social norms
Israel 365 news
Von der Leyen: Israel will help free EU from depending on Russian energy
New microchip could enable scientists to grow sperm in laboratory
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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.
