Ongoing Updates – Operation Rising Lion

Good evening,
As we enter the second week of Operation Rising Lion, we continue to face a complex reality. We are doing our best to maintain a regular routine. Following a situational assessment by the Technion management, and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines, here are several updates:

 

• As mentioned in our message yesterday, classes will continue online throughout the rest of the week, Tuesday through Thursday (inclusive). If it is possible to return to campus next week, we will announce it in advance. Priorities for returning to campus are:
  (1) Teaching laboratories
  (2) First-year undergraduate students
  (3) Second-year and above.

 

• Work at the Technion campuses in Haifa and Tel Aviv will continue remotely through Thursday (inclusive). Campus access during these days will only be permitted for essential activities and with approval from unit heads.

 

• Technion – Together, even from afar. All relevant information and activities during this period can be found at: https://techsub.org

 

• Yoga, mindfulness, writing, baking, and more – The Dean of Students Office invites the entire Technion community to take a moment and join a series of wellness sessions – a time for calm. Pre-registration is required: https://linktr.ee/technion.deanstudents

 

• Academic and administrative staff – we are here for you.
  The Technion offers a variety of (confidential) support services through the Eshhar company. If you feel the need to talk or seek guidance, please get in touch with the Human Resources team, and we will ensure appropriate assistance.
  Contact: Meital Barron – 073-378-5650 | meital.b@technion.ac.il
  Contact for Technion TRDF employees: Michal Bar-Chaim – 073-378-4859 | bhmichal@technion.ac.il

In addition, the Human Resources division has established a support hotline available for any questions, problems, or concerns. Contact: 073-378-5699, mobile 054-5450390, or email: shoshid@technion.ac.il.

 

• The Security Unit Hotline is available 24/7 at 04-8292222 and on the website: https://bitahon.technion.ac.il

 

Take care of yourselves. Entering a protected space during a siren saves lives.

 

Wishing you a quiet evening,
Technion Management

 

 

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Campus Announcement Sunday, 22.06.25, 19:00 

Good evening,

Following a situational assessment held by the Technion management, and in accordance with the Home Front Command’s updated guidelines—which were changed to Defense Level 4 overnight—please see the following updates:

 

As previously announced, classes on Sunday and Monday this week will be conducted online. In addition, online learning will now continue from Tuesday to Thursday. If a return to campus is possible next week, we will notify you in advance. Priority for returning to campus will be as follows: (1) Teaching laboratories, (2) First-year undergraduate students, (3) Second-year and above.
New material will be taught as scheduled in the upcoming two weeks. No new material will be taught during the final week of the semester; this week will be dedicated to review, reinforcement, and completing any missing material.
Final exams will take place on campus and not via Zoom. If the situation does not allow on-campus exams, they will be postponed. In the event of a postponement, a new date will be announced at least one week in advance. With approval from the Faculty Deans and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, instructors may set an alternative assessment and will notify students in time.
Work at the Technion campuses in Haifa and Tel Aviv will be conducted remotely. Until Thursday (inclusive), access to campus will be allowed only for essential activities and with approval from unit heads.
In light of the current situation, graduation ceremonies have been postponed. The MD degree ceremony has been rescheduled for July 29–30, 2025. The Master’s degree ceremony will be held on September 17, 2025, and the President’s Honors Ceremony will take place on September 15, 2025.
Academic and administrative staff – we’re here for you. The Technion offers a variety of discreet support services through the Eshhar company. If you feel the need to talk or seek guidance, please contact the Human Resources team, and we will ensure appropriate assistance.

Contact: Meital Barron – 073-378-5650 | meital.b@technion.ac.il

Contact for Technion TRDF employees: Michal Bar-Chaim – 073-378-4859 | bhmichal@technion.ac.il

In addition, Human Resources has opened a support center available for any questions, concerns, or distress. You can reach them at 073-378-5699, mobile 054-545-0390, or email: shoshid@technion.ac.il.

Campus grocery stores will be open tomorrow between 07:30–15:00.
The Security Unit Hotline is available 24/7 at 04-829-2222 or online at https://bitahon.technion.ac.il.

 

Take care of yourselves. Entering a protected space during a siren saves lives.

 

Wishing you a quiet evening,

Technion Management

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Campus Announcement Thursday, 19.06.25, 19:00

Good Evening,

A week has passed since the beginning of Operation Rising Lion, and we are facing a challenging reality that has changed all of our daily lives. We transitioned to digital teaching quickly and effectively, with the full cooperation of students, faculty, and administrative staff. We want to express our sincere thanks and deep appreciation to each of you for your patience and dedication, which enable us to continue maintaining the routine of learning, research, work, and Technion activities.

Here are a few updates:

• At the start of next week, we will continue with the same policy we followed this week. Classes on Sunday, 22.6, and Monday, 23.6, will be held remotely and online. All physical learning spaces will remain closed.
• Activity on the Technion campuses in Haifa and Tel Aviv will also continue remotely on Sunday, 22.6 and Monday, 23.6, as it has throughout this past week. We will provide updates about the rest of the week at the beginning of next week.
• As part of the Technion’s efforts to support students serving in the reserves, those in service will be granted an exemption from summer semester tuition fees for relevant courses. More details are available on the Graduate Studies School website.
• Academic and administrative staff – we’re here for you. The Technion offers a variety of discreet support services through the Eshhar company. If you feel the need to talk or seek guidance, please contact the Human Resources team, and we will ensure appropriate assistance.

Contact: Meital Barron – 073-378-5650 | meital.b@technion.ac.il

Contact for Technion TRDF employees: Michal Bar-Chaim – 073-378-4859 | bhmichal@technion.ac.il

 

• Additionally, Human Resources has opened a support hotline available to assist you with any questions, issues, or difficulties:

073-378-5699 | mobile: 054-545-0390 | email: shoshid@technion.ac.il

• The Nesher Gate will be open tomorrow from 06:00 to 15:00 and will reopen Sunday at 05:45. The Neve Sha’anan Gate will operate as usual, including over the weekend.
• The campus minimarkets will be open tomorrow (Friday) from 08:00 to 14:00.
• The Technion Security Unit hotline is available 24/7 at 04-8292222 or online at: https://bitahon.technion.ac.il

 

Please take care of yourselves. Entering a protected space during an alarm saves lives.

 

Wishing you a quiet evening,

Technion Management

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Campus Announcement Monday, Wednesday, 18.06.25, 20:00

Good evening,

Following a situational assessment conducted by the Technion management, and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines, here are several updates:

• As previously announced, we continue with the policy set for this week. Therefore, no in-person classes will be held on campus at this time. Accordingly, tomorrow (Thursday) classes will continue remotely and online. All learning spaces will remain closed. This evening, updated instructions from the Home Front Command were received, setting the alert level to Level 3. We are reviewing the implications for next week and will update as soon as possible.
• Activity at the Technion campuses in Haifa and Tel Aviv will continue tomorrow in the same format as earlier this week. We will provide updates regarding next week’s activities soon.
• Due to the security situation, Technion-related travel abroad via Jordan or Egypt is not permitted.
• As part of the support efforts for students serving in the reserves, the Technion will grant an exemption from tuition fees for courses in the summer semester. More details are available on the Graduate Studies School website.
• Support Hotline for Administrative Staff – The Human Resources Division has opened a hotline offering assistance and support. You can contact them at 073-378-5699, mobile 054-5450390, or email: shoshid@technion.ac.il
• Respite Sessions will also take place tomorrow – The Dean of Students Office invites the entire Technion community to take a moment and join the ongoing series of respite sessions – a time for calm and breathing. Please register in advance >>https://tinyurl.com/5b9dzd4m
• All shelters and protected spaces on campus are open.
• The Nesher Gate is open from 06:00–16:00 only. The Neve Sha’anan Gate is operating as usual.
• The campus grocery stores will be open tomorrow between 07:30–15:00.
• The Security Unit hotline is available 24/7 at 04-8292222 and on the website: https://bitahon.technion.ac.il

 

Take care of yourselves. Entering a protected space during an alarm saves lives.

Wishing you a quiet evening,

Technion Management

 

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Campus Announcement Monday, Tuesday, 17.06.25, 19:00

Good evening,

Following a situation assessment held by the Technion management and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines, here are several updates:

•  In accordance with security instructions and the current alert level, in-person classes on campus cannot currently take place. Therefore, work and studies will be conducted remotely and online until the end of the week. We will provide an update regarding next week’s operations as soon as possible.
• Classes will take place via Zoom. Labs and sports classes will not be held and will be rescheduled according to instructions from the course teams. All learning spaces on campus are closed.
• Activity on the Technion campuses in Haifa and Tel Aviv is limited solely to emergency teams and will be reduced to the bare minimum. Access to campus is permitted only in special cases and with the approval of the head of the relevant academic or administrative unit.
• As part of the Technion’s support for students serving in the reserves, the Technion will grant a tuition waiver for courses in the summer semester to those serving. Additional details are available on the Graduate School website.
• Due to the situation, the MD graduation ceremonies, which were scheduled to take place next Tuesday, 24/6, and Wednesday, 25/6, are postponed. An update regarding the new dates will be sent.
• Administrative Staff Support Line. The Human Resources Department has opened a helpline that provides assistance and support for any questions, problems, or concerns. You can reach them at 073-378-5699, 054-5450390, or email: shoshid@technion.ac.il
• Break Sessions – The Dean of Students’ Office invites the entire Technion community to take a moment and participate in a series of relaxation sessions – a time for calm and breathing. Pre-registration required >> https://tinyurl.com/5b9dzd4m
• All shelters and protected spaces on campus are open.
•  Due to the situation, the Nesher Gate will be open only between 06:00–16:00. The Neve Sha’anan gate will operate as usual.
• The campus grocery stores will be open tomorrow between 07:30–15:00.
• The Sports Center and swimming pool are closed until further notice.
• The campus security unit is available 24/7 at 04-8292222 and on the website: https://bitahon.technion.ac.il.

Take care of yourselves. Entering a protected space during an alarm saves lives.

Wishing you a quiet evening,
Technion Management

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Campus Announcement Monday, 16.06.25, 18:15

Good evening,
Following a situational assessment conducted by the Technion management, and in accordance with the guidelines of the Home Front Command, here are several updates:

Work and studies during the rest of the week (Tuesday through Thursday, inclusive) will be conducted remotely and online.

Classes will be held online via Zoom. Laboratories and sports classes will not take place and will be completed according to instructions from the course teams. All learning spaces on campus are closed.

Exams scheduled for Friday, June 20, will not be held. The course staff will update regarding a new date, an alternative arrangement, or the cancellation of the exam.

Activity on the Technion campuses in Haifa and Tel Aviv will be limited to emergency teams only and will be reduced to the bare minimum. Access to campus will only be allowed in special cases and with approval from the head of the relevant academic or administrative unit. Accordingly, there will be no employee shuttles.

The Dean of Students Office has opened a 24/7 hotline for students:

You are welcome to contact the counselors at the Dean of Students’ Counseling and Support Center via email: counsel@technion.ac.il or by WhatsApp message: https://wa.me/message/MTWCFMOC3YN7B1. Your inquiry will be addressed promptly.

International students can contact Kinneret Vanmeter at: guidance@technion.ac.il

Graduate students can contact Michal Kimmel at: kimmelmichal@technion.ac.il

Academic and administrative staff — we are here for you. Each of us experiences the situation differently and may feel a range of emotions. The Technion offers various confidential support services via the Eshhar company. If you need support, please get in touch with the Human Resources Division. You can reach Meital Barron at 073-3785650 or by email: meital.b@technion.ac.il. Contact person for Technion TRDF Employees: Michal Bar-Chaim, 073-3784859, bhmichal@technion.ac.il.

All shelters and protected spaces on campus are open.

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, June 17, the Nesher Gate will be open from 06:00 to 16:00 only. The Neve Sha’anan Gate is operating as usual.

The campus grocery stores will be open tomorrow from 07:30 to 15:00.

The sports center and swimming pool are closed until further notice.

The campus security unit’s emergency center is available 24/7 by phone: 04-8292222 and at: https://bitahon.technion.ac.il

Take care of yourselves. Entering a protected space during an alarm saves lives.

Wishing you a quiet evening,
Technion Management

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Campus Announcement Sunday, 15.06.25, 17:30

Good evening,

Following a situation assessment conducted by the Technion management and in accordance with the Home Front Command’s directives, here are several updates:

Throughout this week (until Thursday, June 19, inclusive), work and studies will continue remotely and online.

Activity on the Technion campuses in Haifa and Tel Aviv will be limited strictly to emergency teams and reduced to essential work only. Access to campus will be allowed only in special cases and with the approval of the head of the relevant academic or administrative unit. Accordingly, there will be no employee shuttles.

Classes will be held online via Zoom. Laboratories and sports classes will not take place and will be rescheduled based on the course staff’s instructions. All on-campus learning spaces are closed.

The mathematics placement test scheduled for this Thursday has been postponed. A new date will be announced.

The doctoral degree recipients’ ceremony, originally scheduled for this Wednesday, June 18, has been postponed to September 3, 2025.

The sports center and swimming pool are closed until further notice.

All shelters and protected spaces on campus are open.

The Nesher Gate will be open starting this Tuesday, June 17, from 06:00 to 16:00. The Neve Sha’anan Gate will operate as usual.

The campus grocery stores will be open tomorrow from 07:30 to 15:00.

The Technion Security Unit hotline is available 24/7 at 04-8292222 and on the website: https://bitahon.technion.ac.il

The Dean of Students’ Office has opened a 24/7 hotline for students. You are welcome to contact the counseling and support advisors at the Dean of Students’ Office via email: counsel@technion.ac.il or by WhatsApp message: https://wa.me/message/MTWCFMOC3YN7B1. Your message will be answered promptly.

International students may contact Kinneret Vanmeter at guidance@technion.ac.il

Graduate students may contact Michal Kimmel at kimmelmichal@technion.ac.il

Take care. Entering a protected space during an alert saves lives.

Wishing you a quiet evening,

Technion Management

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Campus Announcement Saturday night, 14.06.25, 22:15

Good evening,

The last 24 hours have been complex and challenging for all of us. In accordance with the Home Front Command’s instructions prohibiting gatherings and following the announcement made yesterday, activities at the Technion tomorrow (Sunday, June 15) and the day after (Monday, June 16) will take place remotely only and in an online format. The work format for the rest of the week will be distributed tomorrow.

Activities at the Technion campuses in Haifa and Tel Aviv will be limited strictly to emergency teams and reduced to the bare essentials. Access to the campus will only be permitted in special cases with the approval of the head of the academic or administrative unit.

Accordingly, there will be no employee shuttles.

Lectures and studies will be held online via Zoom. Laboratories and sports classes will not take place and will be rescheduled according to the instructions of the course teams. All campus learning spaces will be closed.

Work by external contractors on campus will not take place during these days.

The sports center and pool will remain closed until further notice.

All shelters and protected spaces on campus are open. The campus gates (Neve Sha’anan and Nesher) are open as usual.

The campus supermarkets will be open tomorrow for supplies between 07:30-15:00.

The Security Unit’s hotline is available 24/7 at 04-8292222 and on the website https://bitahon.technion.ac.il.

Take care of yourselves. Entering a protected space during an alarm saves lives.

Wishing for a quiet week,

Technion Management

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Message to the Campus Friday, 13.06.25, 14:15

Hello everyone,

In light of events over the past 24 hours and the expected continuation of Home Front Command guidelines prohibiting gatherings, activities at the Technion on Sunday (15.6) and Monday (16.6) will be held in an online format.

Classes on Sunday and Monday will be conducted via Zoom. Further details will be provided by course staff.

Laboratories and sports classes will not take place on these days and will be made up according to the instructions of the course staff.

Work on Sunday and Monday will be carried out remotely.

Activities on the Technion campuses in Haifa and Tel Aviv will be limited to emergency teams only. Access to the campuses requires approval from the heads of academic and administrative units. External contractor work will not take place on these days. The sports center and swimming pool will be closed until further notice.

All shelters and protected spaces on campus are open.

For a list of secure rooms and shelters on campus: https://bit.ly/46HtZmi

For a video on what to do in an emergency:https://bit.ly/46m5efp

The Security Unit hotline is available 24/7 at 04-8292222 and online at https://bitahon.technion.ac.il

Please follow the updates published through the official Technion communication channels — email, the Technion website, social media, and the Technion app.

Lastly, we are witnessing a large-scale reserve duty call-up in recent hours. To the students and staff members who have been called to reserve duty — take care and return to us quickly and safely!

Shabbat Shalom,

Technion Management

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Campus Announcement Friday, 13.06.25, 07:00

Following the Home Front Command guidelines all educational activities and exams scheduled for today, June 13, 2025, at the Technion campuses in Haifa and Tel Aviv are cancelled.

All shelters and protected spaces on campus are open.

For the list of security rooms and shelters on campus: https://bit.ly/46HtZmi

For an emergency behavior instructional video: https://bit.ly/46m5efp

The campus is closed, and all necessary activities will be conducted remotely—except for emergency response teams.

The sports center is closed, and no activities will be held there.

The Security Unit’s hotline is available 24/7 at 04-8292222.

https://bitahon.technion.ac.il

Updates from the Technion administration will be shared through our official communication channels. Please stay informed via the Technion website, social media, and the Technion app. An announcement regarding Technion activity at the beginning of next week will be issued in the afternoon.