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

Join friends and supporters from around the world in Israel for the Bar-Ilan Global Gathering 2027.

At a moment when Israel’s future is being challenged, rebuilt, and reimagined, the gathering will offer rare access to the students, researchers, physicians, innovators, and Jewish leaders helping shape what comes next.

Across Bar-Ilan University and beyond, participants will step inside the labs, classrooms, research centers, leadership spaces, and conversations where Israel’s future is actively taking shape.

Through focused small-group encounters, intimate discussions, student-led experiences, and behind-the-scenes visits, guests will gain an unusually close view of the people and ideas driving Israel forward.

Meet the generation rebuilding Israel

Hear directly from reservists, student leaders, young researchers, and future physicians navigating the realities of post-October 7 Israel while helping shape what comes next.

Inside the ideas shaping Israel’s future

Gain access to the discoveries, technologies, and collaborations transforming medicine, AI, health innovation, national resilience, and the future of Israeli society.

Jewish leadership for Israel’s next chapter.

Engage with the students, educators, legal advocates, and civic leaders exploring the values, responsibilities, and Jewish vision guiding Israel’s future.

Where Shared Values Meet Shared Experience

Opening the week from May 28–29, the Shabbaton will bring participants together for an intimate shared experience of conversation, hospitality, learning, and community.

Through hosted meals, private gatherings, thoughtful discussion, and time together with students, faculty, and university leadership, guests will experience the Jewish character, warmth, and sense of purpose that define Bar-Ilan University.

More than a visit, the gathering is designed to offer participants a rare understanding of where Israel is heading — and the people helping shape what comes next.

Additional details and registration information will be shared in the coming months. Let us know you are interested HERE.

For questions or to stay informed about upcoming opportunities to gather, please contact visitbarilan@afbiu.org.