Technion celebrates its 100th anniversary, presenting the President of Israel with a special commemorative stamp launched by Israel Post’s Philatelic Service

The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, one of the world’s leading research institutes, is celebrating 100 years since its founding. With the approach of Tu B’Sh’vat (the Jewish holiday honoring nature and the environment that also marks the Technion’s official anniversary), Israeli President Isaac Herzog hosted Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan for a special discussion reflecting on the University’s early days and its remarkable achievements over the past century.

During the meeting, Prof. Sivan presented President Herzog with a special commemorative stamp, designed in collaboration with Israel Post’s Philatelic Service, in honor of the centennial.

President Herzog commented, “The Technion is a symbol of Israeli excellence. One hundred years of innovation, groundbreaking research, and the continuous pursuit of world-class achievements. A leading scientific and technological institute, the home of Nobel Prize laureates, and a bridge for collaboration between Israel and the world.

“Israel Post, through the Philatelic Service, has designed a special stamp to commemorate the Technion’s 100th anniversary, which I was thrilled to receive as a tribute to this distinguished institution. The stamp reflects the past, present, and future – featuring the historic building in Haifa alongside the Technion’s groundbreaking scientific achievements that continue to propel Israel forward with hope and wishes for success for another century of excellence. I extend my congratulations to Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan, its management, research and teaching staff, employees, and most of all, its students, who are building a better future for us all.”

At the meeting with President Herzog, Technion President Prof. Sivan said: “This is nothing short of a miracle. From a single building with just 16 male students and one female student, we have grown into a world-renowned university, home to Nobel laureates, with international campuses in New York and China. The Technion has been a cornerstone of Israel’s progress, from its early days through to the present. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to President and Mrs. Herzog for their partnership and goodwill, as well as to Israel Post and the Philatelic Service for commemorating this milestone in the Technion’s history – the centennial anniversary of opening our doors for the very first time.”

In December 1924, the Technion welcomed its first class – 16 male students and one female student – whose studies primarily focused on architecture and construction engineering. Their education took place in the now-historic Technion building in Haifa’s Hadar neighborhood. Since then, the Technion has played a pivotal role in shaping the young nation, with its alumni spearheading the development of Israel’s civil and security infrastructure. It was during these formative years that the Technion’s unique DNA – its vision, values, and sense of purpose – was forged. In addition to the pursuit of excellence in research and education, the Technion has long carried a profound responsibility for Israel’s security, economy, and society. The university also takes great pride in its four Nobel Prize laureates: Distinguished Professors Avram Hershko, Aaron Ciechanover, Dan Shechtman, and Technion graduate Professor Arieh Warshel.

The unique stamp, designed by Pini Hemo in honor of the Technion’s 100th anniversary, will be issued in conjunction with Tu B’Sh’vat, marking a century since the Technion first opened its doors. It captures the essence of the Technion’s past, present, and future, celebrating its proud legacy alongside the groundbreaking innovation it fosters in Israel and around the world. The past is reflected in the number 100 and the historic Technion building in Haifa’s Hadar neighborhood, which appears on the stamp’s tab, symbolizing the institution’s early decades. Scientific and technological innovation is showcased in the upper portion of the stamp through a variety of symbolic elements: a molecule, representing groundbreaking achievements in chemistry, including the Nobel Prize in Chemistry; DNA, signifying advancements in biology, medicine, and life sciences; and an electron, embodying cutting-edge research and ingenuity in the branches of engineering.

The stamp will be available for public purchase from February 11, on the Philatelic Service’s website