With over 12 offices around the globe, BGU’s network of worldwide associates offers valuable local connections and opportunities for engagement. Reach out to your nearest associate office to learn more or contribute to the University's continued success.
We invite you to learn more about our leaders.
Worldwide Associates of BGU
Worldwide associates of BGU
BGU's network of worldwide associates has played a critical role in the University's growth and prosperity. The associates organizations promote the University, raise critical funds, and provide local links to the University. To make a donation or receive further information about any of the University's activities, please contact the associate office in your region.
Argentina
Asociación Argentina de Amigos de la Universidad Ben-Gurión del Neguév
Nava Rubenzadeh, President
universadadbengurion@gmail.com
Alejandro Grinberg, BGU Representative
agrinbrg@bgu.ac.il
Learn more about Nava Rubenzadeh
Canada
Ben-Gurion University Canada
Eric Beutel, National President
Andrea Freedman, Chief Executive Officer
andreafreedman@bengurion.ca
514-833-3856
Learn more about Eric Beutel
Israel
Israeli Friends of BGU
Dr. Yom Tov Samia, Major General (res.), President
yomtov@ysa mgroup.com
Yamit Shannon-Mizrahi
Director, Israeli Friends of BGU & Partnership Development
Yamitshm@bgu.ac.il
Learn more about Yom Tov Samia
Italy
Amici Università Ben-Gurion Del Negev (BGU Italia)
Andrea Jarach, President
ajarach@bgu.ac.il
Learn more about Andrea Jarach
Mexico
Amigos de la Universidad Ben-Guriòn
Jacobo Mekler Waisburd, President
jacobomekler@yahoo.com
Alejandro Grinberg, BGU Representative
agrinbrg@bgu.ac.il
Learn more about Jacobo Meckler Waisburd
South Africa
South African Associates of BGU
Marc Lubner, President
marc@lubner.co.za
Liv Sperber
BGU Representative
Tel: 972-52-526-3838
livsperber@bgu.ac.il
Learn more about Marc Lubner
Switzerland
Les Amis Suisse de l'Université Ben Gourion du Néguev
Lionel Halpérin, President
Arielle Herzog Hadida
BGU Representative
arielleh@bgu.ac.il
Learn more about Lionel Halpérin
United Kingdom
Ben-Gurion University Foundation
Ann Berger, President
bengurion.foundation@bguf.org.uk
Liv Sperber, BGU Representative
livsperber@bgu.ac.il
Learn more about Ann Berger
United States
Americans for Ben-Gurion University
Andrea Goren, Board Chair
Doug Seserman, Chief Executive Officer
doug@a4bgu.org
info@a4bgu.org
Dana Ben-Benyamin, BGU Represntative
dbenyamin@bgu.ac.il
Learn more about Andrea Goren
Russian Speakers
Alona Kushnir
Director, Impact Partnerships, Global Russian Speakers