{"id":85190,"date":"2024-09-24T04:00:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T01:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technion.ac.il\/blog\/technion-update-22\/"},"modified":"2024-09-24T04:00:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T01:00:05","slug":"technion-update-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technion.ac.il\/en\/blog\/technion-update-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Technion Update"},"content":{"rendered":"
Technion Update<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, November 30, 19:00<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dear Technion Family,<\/p>\n According to the Home Front Command guidelines for the Haifa area which were published this evening, the restrictions on educational activities have been lifted, and the campus defense level has been updated to Level 1.<\/p>\n We will resume all teaching and work activities on all Technion campuses starting tomorrow, Sunday, December 1, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/portalex.technion.ac.il\/ovv\/?sap-theme=sap_belize&sap-language=EN&sap-ui-language=EN#\/studyfields<\/a><\/p>\n We wish you a successful and peaceful remainder of the semester and look forward to seeing you on campus.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, November 28, 2024, 19:00<\/strong><\/p>\n Home Front Command instructions, valid until the evening of Saturday, November 30, state that activities in the Haifa area will operate under Defense Level 2.<\/p>\n We continue to maintain ongoing communication with representatives from the Home Front Command, and we are preparing for a full return to classes and work on the campuses starting Sunday, December 1, 2024. We expect to receive an update from the Home Front Command on this matter.<\/p>\n Please prepare for a full return to the campuses on Sunday, December 1. We will provide further updates as soon as possible.<\/p>\n Wishing you a peaceful and safe weekend.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, November 27, 17:15<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening Technion family,<\/p>\n This morning the ceasefire in the north came into effect; we continue to follow the mandatory instructions of the Home Front Command. The guidelines for the Haifa area remain unchanged, and we are still in Defensive Mode 2.<\/p>\n Updates:<\/p>\n \u200f https:\/\/portalex.technion.ac.il\/ovv\/?sap-theme=sap_belize&sap-language=EN&sap-ui-language=EN#\/studyfields<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing you a quiet evening.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, November 25, 2024, 18:20<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening Technion family,<\/p>\n Following the Home Front Command’s announcement on guidelines for the coming days in the Haifa area, and at the end of the assessment of the situation held this evening by the Technion administration, here are a few updates:<\/p>\n Have a quiet and safe evening.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Thursday, November 21, 2024, 20:15<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening Technion family,<\/p>\n Following a situation assessment held this evening by the Technion’s management, here are some updates:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing everyone a quiet and safe weekend.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday, November 16, 2024, 21:30<\/strong><\/p>\n Technion Family Shalom,<\/p>\n Following the rocket barrage on the northern region and Haifa this evening, we are providing a short update.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing you a quiet and safe evening and a good week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, November 14, 2024, 20:20<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening Technion family,<\/p>\n We have concluded the first week of the academic year on campus. The week passed successfully and without unusual events, despite some red-alert sirens.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing you a quiet and safe weekend.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunday, November 10, 2024, 20:30<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening, Technion family,<\/p>\n Today we successfully started the 2024-25 school year without any unusual events. It’s great to see the campus busy again.<\/p>\n In coordination with the Home Front Command, we will continue to monitor developments. We will only publish additional update notices from now on if necessary.<\/p>\n Wishing everyone a successful school year!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, November 7, 2024, 19:20<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening, Technion family,<\/p>\n Wishing everyone a quiet and safe weekend, and a successful school year.<\/p>\n We are waiting for you on campus!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, Nov 6, 20:00<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening Technion family,<\/p>\n Wishing everyone a safe and quiet evening.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, November 4, 2024, 20:00<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening, Technion family,<\/p>\n The Home Front Command’s instructions for the Haifa area remain unchanged for tomorrow, directing us to continue operating at Defense Level 2. Work and exams will be held on campus tomorrow in the same format we have followed since the beginning of the week.<\/p>\n Wishing everyone a quiet and safe week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunday, November 3, 2024, 21:<\/strong>2<\/strong>0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Good evening, Technion family,<\/p>\n Following a situational assessment conducted this evening by Technion management, here are the updates:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please note: Due to the current situation, the Nesher Gate will operate next week from 06:30 to 16:30.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing everyone a calm and safe week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, October 31, 2024, 20:<\/strong>20<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening, Technion Family,<\/p>\n Following a situational assessment conducted today by the Technion management with representatives from the Home Front Command, here are the updates:<\/p>\n Wishing you a quiet and safe weekend.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 19:00<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening, Technion family,<\/p>\n Despite the sirens heard today in the Haifa area, the workday and exams proceeded without incident. Please continue to follow the Home Front Command’s instructions and stay updated on any changes.<\/p>\n We wish everyone a quiet and safe evening<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 8:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear Technion Family,<\/p>\n It is with great sorrow that we share news of the death of Master Sergeant (res.) Shmuel (Sammy) Harari from Safed, a platoon commander in the Carmeli Brigade, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon last Saturday. He was 35 years old. Shmuel immigrated to Israel from the U.S. in 2010 and was a Technion graduate with a master’s degree in real estate management.<\/p>\n We share in his family’s deep sorrow.<\/p>\n May his memory be a blessing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing everyone a peaceful remainder of the week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, October 28, 2024, <\/strong>19:45<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear Technion family,<\/p>\n Following an assessment this evening by Technion management, in coordination with the Home Front Command\u2019s directives, here are the latest updates:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing everyone a peaceful week ahead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunday, October 27, 2024, 20:15<\/strong><\/p>\n Shalom to the Technion Family,<\/p>\n This morning, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Captain (res.) Amit Chayut, 29, from Haifa. Amit, a platoon commander in Battalion 8207 of the Alon Brigade, fell in southern Lebanon. He graduated this year from the Taub Faculty of Computer Science. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. May his memory be a blessing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Today, a memorial ceremony was held at the Technion to honor those who were murdered in the terrorist attacks of October 7 and fell during the Iron Swords War. Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan\u2019s speech at the ceremony can be viewed here: https:\/\/youtu.be\/hbRWFQ6PQwQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing everyone a safe and quiet week ahead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday, October 26, 2024, 22:00<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening Technion family,<\/p>\n It is with great sorrow that we share news of the passing of Captain (res.) Alon Safrai, age 28, from Jerusalem. Alon, an officer of the 8th Armored Brigade\u2019s 89th Battalion fell yesterday in southern Lebanon. He was a third-year medical student at the Technion\u2019s Rappaport Faculty of Medicine. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. May his memory be a blessing.<\/p>\n Tomorrow, Sunday, October 27, 2024, is a national day of mourning to honor the victims of the October 7 massacre and the Iron Swords War. At 11:00, we will hold a memorial ceremony in Kogan Auditorium at the Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Pre-registration was required, and the auditorium is full, so tomorrow a link to watch the ceremony on-line will be provided.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 Home Front Command guidelines for the Haifa area, allowing activities under Defensive Level 2, have recently been updated to support operations at institutions of higher education. These changes will be implemented at the Technion in the coming days.<\/p>\n \u2022 Work at the Technion will resume tomorrow on-campus, as long as a standard shelter is accessible within one minute. If this is not possible, or in other cases approved by the department head, remote work may be permitted with their coordination.<\/p>\n \u2022 No exams will be held tomorrow, Sunday, October 27. Exams will resume on Monday, October 28.<\/p>\n \u2022 The winter semester will begin on November 10, 2024, and will include 12 weeks of instruction.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful week<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, October 14, 2024, 8:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening, Technion community,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Home Front Command’s directives for the Haifa area, which call for operating under Defense Level 2, remain in effect.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n During the Sukkot holiday, updates will only be issued in the event of special circumstances.<\/p>\n Wishing you a peaceful evening and week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunday, October 13, 2024, 19:45<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening to the Technion community,<\/p>\n Rocket and missile fire in the north continued throughout the day. We remain hopeful that the rest of the evening and the upcoming week will be quieter.<\/p>\n The Home Front Command’s directives for the Haifa area, which instruct operating under Defense Level 2, remain unchanged.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing you a peaceful week ahead!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday October 12, 2024, 21:00\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear Technion Family, good evening,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The rocket attacks in the north have continued through Yom Kippur. We hope for a quieter remainder of the evening and a peaceful week ahead.<\/p>\n The Home Front Command’s guidelines for the Haifa area remain unchanged, with the region remaining at Defense Level 2. Activities on the Technion campuses will continue accordingly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing you Chatima Tova and a peaceful week<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 20:15<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening,<\/p>\n The rocket fire towards the northern region and Haifa continued today, with no hits on the Technion campuses. The threat to Haifa, the Krayot, and the entire northern region has created a new reality. We all share concerns for our personal safety and that of our loved ones, compounded by the uncertainty and the length of the ongoing conflict. Some of us are facing severe difficulties, and we will continue to support them and do our utmost to ease their burden.<\/p>\n The Home Front Command\u2019s instructions for the Haifa area have not changed, and the activity in the area remains at Defense Level 2.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We wish you all a quiet night.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 20:00<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear Technion Family,<\/p>\n According to the Home Front Command\u2019s instructions, activities in the Haifa area remain at Defense Level 2.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing for peaceful days and good luck with your exams<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, October 7, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear Technion Family,<\/p>\n Today the Technion community commemorated the victims of that terrible Saturday, October 7, and the fallen and deceased in the Iron Swords War.<\/p>\n In these difficult times, we wish to express our appreciation to all members of the Technion family for their dedication to maintaining and continuing activities at the Technion.<\/p>\n According to the Home Front Command\u2019s instructions, activities in the Haifa area remain at Defense Level 2.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wishing for peaceful days and good luck with your exams.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, September 30, 20:30<\/strong><\/p>\n Good Evening,<\/p>\n Following the guidelines issued yesterday by the Home Front Command, activities in the Haifa area will remain at tier 2 until tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 20:00.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We hope for a swift return to peaceful days.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday, September 28, 20:30<\/strong><\/p>\n Good evening, Technion Family, Shavua Tov,<\/p>\n We regret to inform you that the second-round exams scheduled for Sunday (29.9), Monday (30.9), and Tuesday (1.10) at the Technion Haifa campuses will be postponed.<\/p>\n The first-round exams (which have already been postponed twice due to the security situation) scheduled for Monday (30.9) and Tuesday (1.10) at the Tel Aviv Exhibition Center will proceed as planned, following the new restrictions set by the Home Front Command. Further details on the Tel Aviv exams and the rescheduling of the second-round exams will be provided by the Undergraduate School as soon as possible.<\/p>\n Work on the Haifa campuses will continue remotely tomorrow. Physical access to the campuses will only be permitted for essential activities, provided that a protected space can be reached within one minute from the workplace. Arrival must be coordinated with department heads. We hope for a swift return to peaceful days.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 19:00<\/b><\/p>\n Good evening, Technion family,<\/span><\/p>\n In accordance with instructions from the Home Front Command, the status through 18:00 on Friday, September 27 will be Tier 3 (limited activity).<\/span><\/p>\n \u2764<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Following the Home Front Command guidelines saves lives:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u25b6<\/span>When a siren goes off immediately enter a protected area and remain there for at least 10 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n \u25b6<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>If you encounter unexploded ordnance or any suspicious object on campus, maintain a safe distance, warn others to do the same, and report it immediately to the Security and Emergency Unit Hotline, available 24\/7 at 04-829-2222.<\/span><\/p>\n \u25b6<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The exams scheduled for today (25.9), tomorrow (26.9), and Friday (27.9) have been postponed to a later date.<\/span><\/p>\n \u25b6<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Work and physical presence on Technion campuses are permitted with the coordination and approval of unit heads, provided that a designated shelter can be reached within one minute. If it is not possible to reach a shelter within this time, work will be conducted remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n We hope for a swift return to peaceful days.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 10:00<\/b><\/p>\n Good morning,<\/p>\n Based on the current situation assessment and the forecast from the Home Front Command, the exams scheduled for today (25.9), tomorrow (26.9), and Friday (27.9) have been postponed to a later date.<\/p>\n We hope for quiet days.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 19:30<\/b><\/p>\n Good evening, Technion family,<\/p>\n In accordance with instructions from the Home Front Command, the status for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25, until 18:00, will be Tier 3 (limited activity).<\/p>\n \u2764\ufe0f\u00a0Following Home Front Command guidelines saves lives:<\/p>\n When a siren goes off immediately enter a protected area and remain there for at least 10 minutes.<\/p>\n If you encounter unexploded ordnance or any suspicious object on campus, maintain a safe distance, warn others to do the same, and report it immediately to the Security and Emergency Unit Hotline, available 24\/7 at 04-829-2222.<\/p>\n Email:\u00a0Counseling-director@technion.ac.il<\/a><\/p>\n Email:\u00a0counsel@technion.ac.il<\/a><\/p>\n WhatsApp:\u00a0https:\/\/wa.me\/message\/MTWCFMOC3YN7B1<\/a><\/p>\n We hope for a swift return to peaceful days.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, September 23, 2024, 21:15<\/b><\/p>\n Good evening, Technion family,<\/p>\n During the rocket attack earlier this evening, a fragment of an interceptor landed on the Technion campus. Thankfully, there were no injuries or damage.<\/p>\n Please follow the Home Front Command’s safety guidelines. Quickly moving to a protected area or shelter, and staying there for 10 minutes after the alarm ends, can save lives.\u00a0 Emergency teams are currently on-site, and for any concerns, please contact the Security Unit’s 24-hour hotline at 04-829-2222.<\/p>\n Following the rocket fired in the Haifa area and in accordance with the Home Front Command’s announcement this evening, Defense Tier 3 (limited activity) will remain in effect until Wednesday, September 25, at 18:00. As a result:<\/p>\n We remain hopeful for a swift return to peaceful days ahead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, Sep 23, 16:45<\/b><\/p>\n Shalom to the Technion family,<\/p>\n In light of the Home Front Command updated guidelines, the Technion has been operating since yesterday in defensive tier 3 (limited activity). As a result;<\/p>\n For a list of security rooms and shelters on campus:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/46HtZmi<\/a>.<\/p>\n For a video tutorial on emergency behavior:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rJjDmR<\/a>.<\/p>\n We all remain hopeful for better days ahead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunday, Sep 22, 16:00<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n Shalom to the Technion family,\n
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\nIn light of the Home Front Command updated guidelines, the Technion has been operating since morning in defensive tier 3 (limited activity). As a result;<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\nFor a list of security rooms and shelters on campus:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/46HtZmi<\/a>