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BGU Canada is the Canadian fundraising arm of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

We support the vision of Israel’s 1st Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, who said “It is in the Negev that the creativity and pioneer vigour of Israel shall be tested.” Canadian Associates of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (CABGU) plays a vital role in sustaining David Ben-Gurion's vision of creating a world-class institution of education and research in the Israeli desert, nurturing the Negev community and sharing the University's expertise locally and around the globe.

06/08/2026

🇨🇦🇮🇱 Montreal's BGU Canada chapter leadership gathered this week for a special briefing with BGU President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, who came directly from India to share the university's exciting strategy for building research partnerships and exchange programs with leading Indian universities and technology institutes.

Grateful to our incredible Montreal hosts and to the dedicated community leaders who showed up for this important conversation. The future of BGU's global impact is bright, and Montreal is proud to be part of it. 🌍

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06/05/2026

As we enter Shabbat, we reflect on a difficult week for our Canadian community following last night’s arson at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom in Montreal.

In moments like these, this message feels especially relevant. The lessons of history remind us that silence is never the answer, and that resilience, courage, and unity matter more than ever.

As we share this powerful message from , a great friend of , may it serve as a reminder that the Jewish people have always faced challenges by supporting one another, and choosing hope over fear.

Shabbat Shalom. Am Yisrael Chai.

06/04/2026

Today is 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙮.

For more than 30 years, Toronto Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger has dedicated his life to ensuring the world never forgets.

A survivor of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Nate has shared his testimony with thousands of students, educators, community leaders, and even Canada's Prime Minister.

As antisemitism rises around the world, Nate's story reminds us that remembrance is not only about the past.

It is about the future.

Today, we honor Nate Leipciger and Holocaust survivors everywhere.

Their stories are among humanity's most important lessons.

06/02/2026

Israeli AI pioneer AutoBrains just made history, partnering with Uber and NVIDIA to launch Europe's first scalable Agentic AI robotaxi program.

This is the future of urban mobility, live on the streets of Europe powered by AutoBrains' Agentic AI, Uber's global network, and NVIDIA's DRIVE Hyperion architecture.

Israeli innovation isn't just keeping up with the world. It's driving it. 🇮🇱

06/01/2026

This June, Ben-Gurion University Canada proudly recognizes National Indigenous History Month. We honor the rich history, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.

Join us in reflecting on the past, celebrating the present, and building a more inclusive future.

05/28/2026

Today is World Hunger Day.

And in the Negev desert, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is proving that the most unlikely places can hold the most powerful answers.

In 2021, BGU launched the Moshe Mirilashvili Center for Food Security in the Desert, where scientists are developing vertical farming systems that grow fresh food without soil or rain, and atmospheric water generation technology that pulls clean drinking water directly from the air.

Five years later, the work continues, and BGU Canada is proud to stand behind every breakthrough.

05/28/2026

A decade ago, Omer Sasson, alumnus, went to China to learn the language, and never looked back. 🌏

In a mountain village, he made labneh, and opened a street stall the next day. No net profit. But the best entrepreneurship lesson of his life.

That spark took him through pharmaceutical manufacturing, international trade, and eventually Negev Prime, sourcing and quality control across China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and South Korea.

His advice? The world hasn't told you yet what's possible. Don't wait for it to.

That's the Yazamut 360° spirit. Real founders, real lessons, real impact.

05/27/2026

Jewish students in Canada are standing up, and being heard. ✡️🇨🇦

Two months ago, Jewish students in Ontario pushed their Student Union to formally recognize the rise of antisemitism on campus and affirm the right of Jewish students to define their own experiences.

They organized. They spoke up. They made change happen.

Share this so more Jewish students know they are not alone.

05/27/2026

🇮🇱 Israeli researchers just answered one of pregnancy's biggest fears.

A landmark Ben-Gurion University of the Negev study of 250,000 pregnancies found no link between common painkillers and birth defects.

"Pregnant women should not have to suffer needlessly due to unfounded fears." — Dr. Sharon Daniel, senior pediatrician and lead researcher, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev & Clalit Health Services

From the Negev desert to global impact, BGU research is shaping how the world approaches maternal health.

🔗 Read more in the link in comments.

05/26/2026

From the walls of Jerusalem to the skyline of Toronto 🎶

BGU Canada is proud to support "From Jerusalem to Toronto: A Symphonic Journey" — an extraordinary evening of Broadway, opera, and cantorial music.

Cantor Chaim Stern, featured alongside members from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Special guests: Cantor Rachel Brook & Cantor Gideon Zelermyer

Together, these three exceptional voices will bring a once-in-a-generation concert experience to Toronto.

📅 Tuesday, June 2 | 7:30 PM
📍 Beth Tzedec Congregation, Toronto

Purchase your tickets 👇
tickettailor.com/events/bethtzedeccongregation/2125676

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