{"id":85122,"date":"2023-10-08T12:40:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T09:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technion.ac.il\/blog\/special-update\/"},"modified":"2023-10-08T12:40:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T09:40:54","slug":"special-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technion.ac.il\/en\/blog\/special-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Dear Members of the Technion Community<span dir=\"RTL\" lang=\"HE\">,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims&#8217; families, the residents of southern Israel, and our defense forces<span dir=\"RTL\" lang=\"HE\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The Technion administration has held a situation assessment meeting this morning with all relevant bodies on campus. We are vigilantly monitoring the evolving situation on the different fronts and preparing for multiple contingencies. Campus shelters are now accessible, and a situation room team is meeting on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Please note the following important announcements<span dir=\"RTL\" lang=\"HE\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\">Activities at the Technion campuses in Haifa proceed as usual, with the necessary adjustments to the situation, and with consideration and sensitivity to workers\u2019 needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\">The exams scheduled for this week have been postponed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\">Please ensure you are prepared for emergencies and are updated for the relevant procedures. Make sure you know where the shelters nearest to your office are.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\">For a list of the safe rooms and shelters on campus, click here &gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/46HtZmi\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/46HtZmi<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\">For guidance on how to behave during a missile attack, see the video at &gt;&gt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rJjDmR\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rJjDmR<\/a><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">To stay up to date, please download the Technion app.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Android users:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3LRgpEB\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3LRgpEB<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Apple users:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ZNRZBL\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ZNRZBL<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>Please make sure you permit push-notifications from the app.<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">We recommend you also download the Home Front Command app:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/did.li\/HYfZH\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"14\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">https:\/\/did.li\/HYfZH<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\">The Security Unit\u2019s hotline operates around the clock at 04-8292222. More details can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bitahon.technion.ac.il\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"15\">https:\/\/bitahon.technion.ac.il<\/a><span dir=\"RTL\" lang=\"HE\">.<\/span><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">As we announced earlier, the Technion Employee Recognition Event that was scheduled for this Thursday has been postponed. We will keep you posted about a new date.<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\">The Dean of Students Office remains available to provide assistance. For any concerns, please reach out to the student counselors at 077-8874112 during working hours, or at the following emails:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"mailto:Adih@technion.ac.il\" data-linkindex=\"16\">Adih@technion.ac.il<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"mailto:counseling-director@technion.ac.il\" data-linkindex=\"17\">counseling-director@technion.ac.il<\/a><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The Human Resources department stands ready to provide Technion personnel with any assistance required, including emotional support and social assistance through \u201cEshhar\u201d. Please contact Meital Bar-On, head of welfare division, at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:meital.b@technion.ac.il\" data-linkindex=\"18\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">meital.b@technion.ac.il<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-GB\">, or Michal Bar Haim, head of personnel division at the Technion Research and Development Foundation (TRDF), at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:michalb@trdf.technion.ac.il\" data-linkindex=\"19\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">michalb@trdf.technion.ac.il<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Many students and faculty members have been called to reserve duty. Please stay safe and come back without harm!<\/span>\u00a0We&#8217;re here to offer all the support you need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">We urge everyone to closely follow and adhere to updates and guidelines disseminated via email, WhatsApp, the Technion website, and our social media platforms<span dir=\"RTL\" lang=\"HE\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Members of the Technion Community, Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims&#8217; families, the residents of southern Israel, and our defense forces. The Technion administration has held a situation assessment meeting this morning with all relevant bodies on campus. 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