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Recreational programs throughout the city remain closed; many businesses are hardly functioning. And residents are staying close to home, close to shelters and safe rooms.

The good news I was planning to share is that on Tuesday, Ben-Gurion University, with the approval of the security authorities, boldly and resolutely began a slow return to normalcy, as a limited number of classes resumed.

Undergraduate seniors, and graduate and doctoral students, were invited to return to campus, attending classes only in fortified spaces or where quick access to bomb shelters and safe rooms is possible.

Given current circumstances, BGU may need to reverse their decision. We will continue to keep you informed as we are apprised of the facts on the ground. 

Taking cover during a recent missile strike warning

Additional safety and security personnel have been hired, trained and equipped with tools to manage the speedy movement of people following each siren or in the event of a missile strike.

Special shielding has been installed to safeguard flammable or combustible materials used in laboratories or by University services; an advanced communications system is being upgraded to ensure immediate contact with all members of the University community; and valuable social services, such as counseling and day care have been established.

All of this and more is being funded by the BGU-Negev Emergency Fund.

The situation remains precarious. There is still much we must do to support our family at BGU and I look to you for help in this mission.

Please visit our BGU-Negev Emergency Fund page regularly for updates and news on this crisis and use this link to forward our urgent message to your friends and family.


Most sincerely,