Join a select group of American supporters of BIU for an intimate, behind-the-scenes experience during a pivotal moment of political, social, and regional change in Israel.

This gathering will provide direct access to the students, researchers, faculty, and university leaders helping shape Israel’s future.

Through private briefings, small-group discussions, campus visits, and meaningful conversations, participants will gain insight into the issues defining Israeli society today and the people working to address them.

Together, we will explore two questions shaping Israel’s next chapter:

How is Israel adapting to an evolving security reality?

What forces will shape the future of Israeli society?

Throughout the gathering, participants will engage directly with the individuals living these questions every day.

Students will share their experiences balancing reserve duty, academic life, leadership, and responsibility.

Researchers will demonstrate how ideas become solutions in areas ranging from medicine and technology to public health, energy, and national resilience.

Faculty and policy experts will provide context and perspective on the forces shaping Israeli society and the broader region.

• Behind-the-scenes access to Bar-Ilan’s leading research initiatives and innovation centers
• Conversations with experts in security, public policy, medicine, technology, and Jewish thought
• Student-led discussions on leadership, service, and the future of Israeli society
• Visits to laboratories, research centers, and programs addressing Israel’s most pressing challenges
• Time with university leadership and fellow supporters in a setting designed for meaningful dialogue and connection

The gathering will conclude with Bar-Ilan University’s Honorary Doctorate Ceremony and Gala, honoring distinguished individuals whose leadership and impact reflect many of the themes explored throughout the visit.

• Gal Gadot, Actress
• Sivan Yaari, CEO Innovation Africa
• Rabbi Berel Lazar, Chief Rabbi of Russia, Chairman of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia and Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS
• Steve Witkoff, United States Special Envoy to the Middle East

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This gathering is designed for supporters seeking a deeper understanding of Israel’s current moment, meaningful engagement with Bar-Ilan University, and direct access to the students, researchers, and leaders helping shape the country’s future.

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