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Designing a Way Back I.M.’s final project is a blueprint for rehabilitation — designed to rebuild Nir Oz not as a solemn memorial but as a vibrant, living community. His architectural vision incorporates the collective memory of its residents while fostering spaces for growth and renewal. He considered every aspect of life before and after […]
Even amid the chaos of war, Assistant Professor H.R. never let his scientific work falter. As a reservist in the Alexandroni Brigade, he was called up for duty on the morning of October 7. Yet, even while fighting on multiple fronts, he continued to fight for something else – the highly competitive European Research Council […]
The Hero at Home But it’s not just his studies that keeps M.W. going. His wife is “the real superhero.” With a young daughter to care for, she has been the rock that holds their family together, giving him the resolve to continue his studies and service. “I can’t imagine being in her shoes, managing […]
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the Technion inaugurated the Uzia Galil Foyer in the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The foyer was named after the founder of Elbit Systems and other companies. The ceremony was attended by Galil’s family and Elbit Systems management including president and CEO Bezhalel (Butsi) Machlis and former Elbit Systems Board Chairman Miki Federman. Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan, Dean of the Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering Prof. Idit Keidar, and Chairman of the Israel Friends of Technion Association, Prof. Peretz Lavie, were also in attendance. The foyer, which…
Our Response to October 7 and the War When our 2024 fiscal year started on October 1, 2023, we were excited to begin celebrating the Technion’s centennial year with festive events throughout the country. We could never have conceived of the horrific events that would unfold in Israel only one week later. The Technion and […]
In the wake of the tragic events of October 7, Technion alumnus Sagi Alony ’04, an environmental management consultant, initiated a large-scale project to collect and document testimonies from survivors of the terrorist attacks. The project, named Edut 710 (Eyewitness Testimony 7th of October), is a grassroots effort to ensure the stories of those affected […]
From Grief to Action But like all Israelis, Burstin quickly resolved to transform her grief into action and help in any way she could. “All the volunteer organizations were packed as everyone looked for a place to volunteer.” She explained the movements in place before October 7 that were organizing the protests against judicial reforms […]
This Rosh HaShanah, we pray for the people and State of Israel. We pray for their safety, for healing, for resilience, and for peace. On behalf of the American Technion Society and the Technion, we wish you and your loved ones a very happy new year. Shanah Tovah!
In the year since the horrific and devastating attacks of October 7, 2023, our world has completely changed. More than one thousand Israelis lost their lives that day – a tragedy that we will never forget. As we reflect and hope for the hostages’ safe return, one thing has become clear: Israeli resilience has never been stronger. As people around Israel woke up to a new reality on October 8, 2023, so too did the students and staff at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. To commemorate this tragic anniversary and honor the bravery of all those called to…
As we mark the tragic anniversary of October 7, we honor the incredible spirit of resilience, resolve, and response expressed by Israelis throughout the nation. Following the initial days of trauma and devastation, Israelis refused to be victims and took action. They volunteered by the thousands to help their fellow citizens in need. And the […]