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Make a Difference for Generations.
Make a Difference for Generations.
Purposeful Giving. Lasting Impact.
Our mission at CFBIU is to promote the tangible positive impact that BIU, its faculty, students, and alumni are having on Israel and the rest of the world.
The students and researchers at Bar-Ilan are making a difference by applying groundbreaking technology to tackle complex real-world challenges, leveraging new theories to solve urgent problems – all while serving the surrounding community.
CFBIU donors provide funding for world-class innovative research in the fields of science, humanities, education, social work, law and medicine.
Thanks to the generosity of Canadian Friends just like you, Bar-Ilan University continues to make a positive impact within the local community, across the country and around the globe.
- Helping Children The “Teddy Bear Hospital” – where children care for their stuffed animals, expressing emotions resulting from trauma, in a supportive healing environment.
- Providing Post Trauma Care – Sunflower Center and Pathways Back to Life programs use evidence-based approaches to helping studnets and families suffering from unspeakable trauma and PTSD build resilience and rebuild their lives.
- Rights for Women – Founder of the Rackman Center for the Advancement of the Status of Women and BIU Law, Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari leads a team fighting for rights of victims of sexual abuse crimes on October 7.
- Innovative Jewish Scholarship – from teaching students to teaching teachers, the Lookstein Center and the Faculty of Jewish Studies are spearheading revolutionary projects to make manuscripts, texts and commentary accessible to the world.
Your gift supports and strengthens a leading Israeli educational institution, having significant impact across the globe. With your financial support we can create a stronger Israel and a better world today, and for the generations to come.
Donate to Bar-Ilan University
Raised So Far
$25,000
Our Goal
$75,000
Ways to Give
Your gift to Canadian Friends of Bar-Ilan University (CFBIU) supports the next generation of leaders, researchers and innovators. There are many ways to give—during your lifetime or through your estate.
Below are some of the ways that you can choose to best align with your philanthropic goals and financial plans.
Choose The Path That Meets Your Goals
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Recommend a grant from your DAF to CFBIU today. It’s easy. You have already given a donation and it costs you nothing more than a little time. Your gift can support scholarships, scientific or humanities research, an endowment, a capital project or program, or an area of greatest need.
Gifts from Private or Family Foundations
CFBIU welcomes grants from private family foundations, corporate foundations and charitable foundations. We would be pleased to present options or make presentations that will align with you or your family’s philanthropic priorities.
Jewish, Community & Financial Institution Funds
Recommend a gift to CFBIU from a charitable fund held with a Jewish or community foundation, bank, investment firm or other financial institution. Contact us for the information your organization requires.
Legacy Gifts of Life Insurance
When you name CFBIU as owner and beneficiary of an existing or new policy there can be substantial charitable and tax advantages. We recommend consulting with your insurance professional and tax advisor and are happy to partner with them, on your behalf.
Gifts of Registered Assets
You may choose to name CFBIU as a beneficiary of eligible registered assets such as an RRSP, RRIF or TFSA. We will be happy to work with your financial or estate-planning advisor to realize your vision.
Gifts of Securities and Appreciated Assets
Gifts of publicly traded securities can provide a meaningful way to support Bar-Ilan University. We provide the proper instructions for transfer.
Support What Matters To You
Your gift can support an area of Bar-Ilan University that is meaningful to you and your family today or through a future legacy gift.
Depending on your interests and the University’s priorities, your gift may support:
- Scholarships and student support
- Scientific and medical research
- AI, technology and innovation
- Mental health and resilience
- Israeli society and public policy
- Jewish studies and values
- Endowments, research centres and academic programs
- The University’s greatest needs
Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarships
Bar-Ilan University offers a vast variety of BA and BSc study tracks, with many full degree programs taught in English as well as Hebrew. More than 3,500 undergraduates enter Bar-Ilan each year beginning their academic journey to earn a BA or BSc.
Graduate Faculty of Sciences Scholarship
In addition to providing its students with a rich scientific background, the Faculty also aspires to challenge them, spark their imagination, and cultivate their intellectual and cultural evolvement so they can go on to become socially conscience, responsible scientists, researchers and teachers.
Post Graduate PhD and Post Doctoral Fellowships
One of Bar-Ilan University’s highest priorities is to provide advanced training for the future leaders of Israel’s government, economy, technology, defense establishment, educational system, and society.
We Would Be Honoured to Help
Our team can provide information about giving opportunities and work with you and your professional advisors.
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Your inquiry will be treated with discretion. CFBIU does not provide legal, tax or financial advice. We encourage you to consult your own professional advisors before making a planned or legacy gift.
EFT Information
Need EFT instructions? Complete our request form and select Canadian Funds (CAD) or U.S. Funds (USD). CFBIU will provide the appropriate banking information securely.
Contact Us
Canadian Friends of Bar-Ilan University
225-620 Wilson Ave., Suite 225
North York, Ontario M3K 1Z3
Canada
Telephone: 416-781-4466
Toll-Free: 1-888-248-2720
Email: admin@cfbiu.org