Progress, Pioneers and Purpose:
Celebrating Bar-Ilan University @ 70

A Global Gathering
May 8-13 | Tel Aviv, Bar Ilan University Campus and Jerusalem

Join Us as We Celebrate Seventy Years of Impact and Excellence

Join Bar-Ilan University friends and supporters from around the world for an extraordinary gathering in Israel, celebrating 70 years of innovation, impact, and academic excellence.

The celebration begins with a spirited Shabbaton in Tel Aviv (Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10), offering a meaningful and enriching weekend experience. The festivities continue on the Bar-Ilan University campus and throughout Israel from Sunday, May 10 through Wednesday, May 13, with a dynamic program that showcases the very best of BIU:

  • Cutting-edge research presentations and student spotlights
  • Engaging conversations with Israeli leaders and visionaries
  • Opportunities for personalized experiences to meet your interests
  • Immersive experiences in Israeli culture and cuisine
  • Donor recognition and our 70th Anniversary Celebration events
  • Fun, festivities, and community connection
  • Connect with and learn from a cadre of BIU students who will join us for the entire Shabbaton and for many of the weekday activities and meals

Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of participants.

This schedule is a representation of the experience. Program and schedule are subject to change.

Accommodations: A special rate is being arranged at a Tel Aviv hotel. Details are forthcoming.

Transportation: Transportation from the hotel to Tzfat, the Bar-Ilan campus in Ramat Gan, the Wednesday evening honorary doctorate ceremony and to Jerusalem will be provided. Transportation to Ben-Gurion Airport will be provided from Jerusalem on the evening of May 13 – in time for the evening/night flights to the U.S. Other ground transportation to/from Ben-Gurion Airport is the responsibility of each participant, as are flights to/from Israel.

Meals: Breakfast (at the hotel) Saturday through Wednesday is included. Lunch and dinner are included Friday through Wednesday

Participation Fee: There is no fee to participate.

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