The Technion’s story has been intertwined with Israel’s for more than a century, from laying the foundations for a new nation to shaping its future.
The road hasn’t been easy. Outside of school, T.B., a member of the Chabad Hasidic movement, performs as a cantor on Shabbat and holidays and in concert both in Israel and overseas. This Passover, he conducted a service for more than 300 people in Monaco. He juggles his studies and his career while helping to […]
After high school, he enrolled in a pre-army yeshiva, a place where young religious men prepare not just physically but spiritually for military service. “If you don’t stop and ask why you’re doing something,” he said, “you won’t be able to do the hard work.” For E., the “why” was always clear: to make the […]
Dr. Jonathan Spitz is the founder and CEO of Gauss Machine Learning, a Germany-based startup that uses artificial intelligence to optimize manufacturing systems. In this episode, we talk about his early LEGO robots, growing up in Argentina; how he helped Coca-Cola increase productivity by 10% (!) after just a couple of hours, using only a […]
Doctors assured him his prognosis was positive, provided he began aggressive treatment immediately. Without hesitation, he prepared for another battle — this time, a personal one. As soon as O. completed the first stage of chemotherapy, he began a new biological treatment delivered through a portable pump. This allowed him to leave the hospital while […]
Everyone tried to talk him out of it: his parents, brother, cousins, friends, even his unit commander. “My commander told me, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll be fine. We have enough people. We’ll be in and out in days.’” As an Israeli student studying abroad, N., 32, was not obligated to serve. He had only two months […]
Alexey Tomsov is food technology lead at Redefine Meat, and a proud Technion alum. He’s our first guest from the exciting world of food-tech… If you don’t know about Redefine Meat, it’s an Israeli startup company that uses advanced technology, to develop and produce animal-free meat or “new meat” as they like to call it. […]
During my time with the American Technion Society (ATS), I have always been blown away by how we have cultivated a united community from different areas of the country to support the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and the State of Israel. As a testament of that commitment, we are excited to announce the incredible milestone of having raised more than $1 billion over the last decade. Regardless of our backgrounds, each and every member has made a distinct impact on the future of the Technion, thereby ensuring the future of Israel itself. Philanthropy is an essential tool, not…
Summer Sofer’s love for soccer began at the age of four and quickly became an indelible part of her identity. “I was always that athlete,” she explained. “Soccer gave me structure – it made me feel good, and it helped me manage life and school.” The sport wasn’t just a pastime; it was a training […]
Hope Amid Hardship Juggling the demands of reserve service, studies, and personal life have been no small feat for N. “I went straight from war into school,” he recounted. “It wasn’t easy, but the Technion postponed the start of classes, giving us time to settle in.” Despite the challenges, he finds moments of support and […]