Thank you for your interest in Americans for Ben-Gurion University! BGU is a catalyst for the advancement of science, medicine, technology, education, social policy, and more. With cutting-edge research in cyber and homeland security, alternative energy, desert and water research, global health, medical technologies, Israel studies, culture and Jewish thought, high-tech and robotics, among others, the University brings to life David Ben-Gurion’s vision that “The future of Israel will emerge from the Negev.”

We welcome the opportunity to speak with you about Israel and keep you connected to BGU. We can provide opportunities to meet BGU faculty, offer information about research and programs that interest you, and assist in planning a visit to BGU during your next trip to Israel.

We look forward to getting to know you and helping you find the most meaningful way to partner in the remarkable.


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Samara Rader
Philanthropic Relationship Officer

Phone:

212-687-7721


No upcoming events are scheduled in this region.

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Students from the 2016 iGEM team created a revolutionary project, PlastiCure, which eliminates harmful environmental waste in the form of plastic bottles. Pictured left to right: Inbar Segal, Dor Bar-On, Tomer Shary, Nir Zafrany, Noa Weiss, Efrat Jeshurun, Guy Farjon with Americans for Ben-Gurion University President, Toni Young (center).
Greater New York Team: Diane Romirowsky, Dana Ben-Benyamin, Kevin Leopold and Sarah Broad

Greater New York Team: Diane Romirowsky, Dana Ben-Benyamin, Kevin Leopold and Sarah Broad

BGU students Oded, Sivan and Emily led the Chanukah candle lighting ceremony via Skype during a holiday lunch program. Art and Betty Roswell (daughter of Jacob and Hilda Blaustein) accept the President's Pillars Award on behalf of the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation at a dinner reception in February 2015
Rochelle and Maks Etingin hosted an event in their home with BGU's rector, Prof. Zvi HaCohen (center).

Rochelle and Maks Etingin hosted an event in their home with BGU's rector, Prof. Zvi HaCohen (center).

National Vice President Jessica Sillins lauched Americans for Ben-Gurion University's Max Steinberg Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund at the Times of Israel Gala in Feburary 2015. Americans for Ben-Gurion University President Lloyd Goldman, of New York, at the President’s Pillars Induction Ceremony representing the Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation Two Greater New York Region participants of Americans for Ben-Gurion University’s Journey Through the Jewish Balkans, Carol Kimmel and Susan Stock, overlooking Sarajevo Gail Billig, of New Jersey, and Allan Lapporte of Chicago enjoy a light moment during a bus stop on Americans for Ben-Gurion University’s Journey Through the Jewish Balkans Alon Ben-Gurion, David Ben-Gurion grandson who lives in Westchester, speaks at an Americans for Ben-Gurion University event in Manhattan with Peter Kashin, event host and regional board member, onlooking. Arnold Sabin with his wife Region Chair Lite Sabin proudly holding their new Americans for Ben-Gurion University Asarot Society certificate. Miriam Zanger and Dana Ben-Benyamin, our region’s program manager, at Americans for Ben-Gurion University’s Asarot Society ceremony in Manhattan. Esther Glassman with Kevin Leopold, executive director, at Americans for Ben-Gurion University’s Asarot Society ceremony in Scarsdale. Regional Board Member Carla Boden and her husband Mitch in BGU’s Living Legacy Garden, on campus in Beer-Sheva, where her family’s name is inscribed.

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Americans for BGU Featured in Leading Jewish Program

July 21, 2021

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Talkline's Zev Brenner spoke with Americans for Ben-Gurion University's CEO, Doug Seserman about how Beer-Sheva has become the cyber capital of Israel and is quickly turning into one of the cyber capitals of the world.

Dr. Ruth Given Honorary Doctorate by BGU

April 29, 2021

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BGU awarded Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, famed sex researcher and therapist, with an honorary doctorate; her first from an Israeli university.

Americans for Ben-Gurion University Rebrand Sparks a Movement

April 26, 2021

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With its new name and movement, Americans for Ben-Gurion University is geared to more concretely connect the organization with people and action.