If you care about where Israel is heading, there is no substitute for being there.

American Friends of Bar-Ilan University invites you to join us in Israel for two unique opportunities to engage with the people, ideas, and leadership shaping the country’s next chapter.

“Israel’s future is being shaped right now by the students preparing to lead, the researchers driving new discoveries, and the voices helping define the country’s next chapter. My recent time at Bar-Ilan reminded me how important it is to experience these conversations firsthand. There is simply no substitute for being in the room.”

— Steven Rosenberg

October 25–26, 2026
Ramat Gan & Tel Aviv

An intimate leadership gathering offering rare access to the conversations, challenges, and opportunities shaping Israel today.

May 30–June 3, 2027
Shabbaton: May 28–29, 2027

ISRAEL’S FUTURE IS BEING BUILT HERE

Through the students, ideas, and leadership shaping Israel’s next chapter.

Join friends and supporters from around the world for a behind-the-scenes look at the people and breakthroughs helping shape Israel’s future.

Bar-Ilan University, located near Tel Aviv, is one of Israel’s leading institutions of higher learning—renowned for its cutting-edge research, commitment to social responsibility, and integration of Jewish values with academic excellence. Through our work, AFBIU helps ensure that Bar-Ilan continues to educate future leaders and drive positive change in Israel and beyond. Our organizational budget is approximately $8M and our staff size is approximately 20.