{"id":343,"date":"2025-05-07T13:48:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T13:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.lm-studio.co.il\/tau\/?page_id=343"},"modified":"2026-09-15T07:21:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T07:21:19","slug":"community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/annualreport.tau.ac.il\/2025\/community\/","title":{"rendered":"COMMUNITY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"hero     \" style=\"--color: #3F8EC8;\">\n    <div class=\"hero-top\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"hero-top__cont\">\n                <div class=\"hero-top__left\">\n                    <div class=\"hero-top__text\">\n                         <span class=\"desk-only\">COMMUNITY<\/span>                                                    <h1>Applying Big Data to Cancer Prevention<\/h1>\n                                                <p>&quot;As a young Israeli Arab woman, I faced many challenges to get to where I am today, but I never let them define my limits.&quot;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"hero-top__right\">\n                    <span class=\"mob-only\">COMMUNITY<\/span>                    <div class=\"hero-top__image\">\n                        <div class=\"hero-top__image-cont\">\n                            <div class=\"tag-ic\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/annualreport.tau.ac.il\/2025\/wp-content\/themes\/tau\/img\/tag-ic.svg\" alt=\"\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"circles-hero\" style=\"--right: 53%; --top: 3%; --width: 59.5%;\">\n                                                                <dotlottie-player src=\"https:\/\/annualreport.tau.ac.il\/2025\/wp-content\/themes\/tau\/img\/big_data_group.json\" background=\"transparent\" speed=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%\" direction=\"1\" playMode=\"normal\" loop autoplay><\/dotlottie-player>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"img\">\n                                <p> <\/p>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/annualreport.tau.ac.il\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/repcom1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\n\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"tooltip  tooltip--t\" style=\"bottom:64%; right: 50%;\">\n                                            <div class=\"tooltip__plus\"><\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"tooltip__mes\">\n                                                <span>Dr. Hayek's infinity ring was a gift from her mother who wanted to express her endless love for her daughter as she traveled for research purposes.\u00a0<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-bot\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"double-text\">\n                <div class=\"text-column\">\n                    <p><strong>Dr. Samah Hayek<\/strong> (Medicine) is a leading public health researcher in cancer care, focusing on prevention, treatment, and survivorship. She is particularly dedicated to early detection and the prevention of disease recurrence among children. Her work also involves applying advanced statistical methodologies to the analysis of big data, enhancing our understanding of health outcomes. A Fulbright scholar, she works as a visiting Assistant Professor at the University of California, Irvine, where she is establishing an international cancer research platform.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"text-column\">\n                   <p>Dr. Hayek also heads the Integrative Medicine Initiative at TAU sponsored by the Samueli Foundation, and enjoys serving as a mentor and guide to young students. &quot;As a young Israeli Arab woman, I faced many challenges to get to where I am today, but I never let them define my limits. Through perseverance and determination, I turned obstacles into opportunities, and I hope my journey inspires others to do the same,\u201d said Dr. Hayek.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"hero  hero--reversed hero--right  \" style=\"--color: #346D69;\">\n    <div class=\"hero-top\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"hero-top__cont\">\n                <div class=\"hero-top__left\">\n                    <div class=\"hero-top__text\">\n                                                                            <h2 class=\"tt\">The Power of Social Media over Minds and Politics<\/h2>\n                                                <p>&quot;We still considered Israel our home \u2013 we missed it and wanted to be close to family.\u201d<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"hero-top__right\">\n                                        <div class=\"hero-top__image\">\n                        <div class=\"hero-top__image-cont\">\n                            <div class=\"tag-ic\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/annualreport.tau.ac.il\/2025\/wp-content\/themes\/tau\/img\/tag-ic.svg\" alt=\"\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"circles-hero\" style=\"--right: -14.5%; --top: -7%; --width: 137%;\">\n                                                                <dotlottie-player src=\"https:\/\/annualreport.tau.ac.il\/2025\/wp-content\/themes\/tau\/img\/social_media_group.json\" background=\"transparent\" speed=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%\" direction=\"1\" playMode=\"normal\" loop autoplay><\/dotlottie-player>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"img\">\n                                <p> <\/p>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/annualreport.tau.ac.il\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/repcom2.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\n\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"tooltip tooltip--dark  tooltip--t\" style=\"bottom:77%; right: 66%;\">\n                                            <div class=\"tooltip__plus\"><\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"tooltip__mes\">\n                                                <span>Dr. Levy became an avid Dodgers fan by following in his grandfather\u2019s footsteps, and their shared love of the team created a special bond.<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-bot\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"double-text\">\n                <div class=\"text-column\">\n                    <p>Prior to joining the Eitan Berglas School of Economics, <strong>Dr. Ro\u2019ee Levy<\/strong> (Social Sciences) \u2013 a TAU alumnus \u2013 earned a PhD at Yale and did a post-doc at MIT. He specializes in political economy and social media, and represents a burgeoning group of young economists who integrate empirical field studies into their analyses of, and recommendations for, social policy. In a highly cited paper, Dr. Levy studied the mental health effects of Facebook on college students, finding it worsened depression and anxiety symptoms. His work has influenced US government policy, with mentions in the Economic Reports of the President as well as the Surgeon General\u2019s Advisory on Social Media.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"text-column\">\n                   <p>Dr. Levy is happy he chose TAU over other institutions because \u201cthe economics school has been amazing, both professionally and socially,\u201d and because he loves Tel Aviv. Mostly, though, he and his wife returned from the US because \u201cwe still considered Israel our home \u2013 we missed it and wanted to be close to family.\u201d<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"double-column     \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"double-column__block\">\n            <div class=\"column-text\">\n                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                        <h2>Accessible Playground to Take Shape on Campus<\/h2>\n                                        <p>A unique new outdoor play area is being constructed on campus \u2013 the first of its kind in north Tel Aviv. The expansive, specially designed <strong>Joseph Baazov Accessible Playground<\/strong> will serve the local community, with the goal of creating a meaningful, inclusive and interactive experience for children of all abilities and their families. It will offer both traditional equipment alongside facilities that offer diverse challenge levels. Demonstrating the importance of the playground, which will be located next to the TAU Student Success Center, the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality has committed matching funds to support its construction.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"column-image\">\n                <div class=\"img\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/annualreport.tau.ac.il\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rectangle-1342.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"double-column double-column--reverse     \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"double-column__block\">\n            <div class=\"column-text\">\n                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                        <h2>Nano-Leap into Space through Pluralistic Youth Enrichment<\/h2>\n                                        <p>Israel has achieved an unprecedented milestone in space research with the launch of Tevel 2, the nation\u2019s largest satellite constellation. This historic initiative, led by <strong>Prof. Meir Ariel<\/strong> (Engineering) and the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, marks a significant advancement in space exploration and scientific education. What makes this project even more extraordinary is that the constellation, consisting of nine nanosatellites, was designed and built by high school students from diverse Israeli communities, including from Jewish, Arab, and Druze backgrounds. Students from nine municipalities collaborated in cutting-edge satellite labs to bring this ambitious project to life, working under the close guidance of students and staff from the Space Engineering Center at TAU\u2019s Fleischman Faculty of Engineering. The satellites were successfully launched into low Earth orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, symbolizing not only a leap in Israel\u2019s technological innovation but also a step forward in social unity.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"column-image\">\n                <div class=\"img\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/annualreport.tau.ac.il\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rectangle-1343.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"double-column     \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"double-column__block\">\n            <div class=\"column-text\">\n                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                        <h2>ExactShe\u2019s Impact Grows Stronger\u2028 Than Ever<\/h2>\n                                        <div class=\"column-text\">\n<div class=\"txt\">\n<p>Now in its fourth year, the Ruth Rappaport Mentoring Program for Women in the Exact Sciences, also known as ExactShe, continues to thrive and empower women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The program\u2019s momentum was evident at its 2025 opening event, pictured, where registration soared to nearly 500 participants, a significant leap from 200 in 2022, the year ExactShe was founded. In 2024, the initiative was expanded on campus through the generous support of the Rappaport Foundation, Crown Family Foundation, Google, and the Shashua Family Foundation. By fostering the next generation of leading female scientists in Israel, ExactShe continues to break barriers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"column-image\">\n                <div class=\"img\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/annualreport.tau.ac.il\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rectangle-1344.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-section\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"faq-section__row\">\n                            <div class=\"faq-section__column\">\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>Bringing Academia to Recovering Soldiers<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>Initiated by <strong>Prof. Liron Barak<\/strong> (Exact Sciences) from the School of Physics and Astronomy, a diverse group of TAU faculty members began visiting injured soldiers in hospitals to introduce them to the groundbreaking research happening at the University. This initiative, which started at Sheba Medical Center and has since expanded to Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, not only raises the morale of wounded soldiers but also opens doors to new opportunities for them at TAU following their rehabilitation. During these visits, faculty members provide academic guidance, answer questions, and serve as personal contacts, helping soldiers navigate their potential future in higher education.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>New Clinic Treats Stress-Induced \u2028Teeth Grinding<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>The Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine recently launched \u201cB-SMART\u201d \u2013 the Bruxism, Stress Management, and Anxiety Research and Treatment Clinic. This specialized clinic treats patients suffering from stress-related bruxism, a repetitive muscle activity that can cause severe clinical conditions. The horrific events of Oct. 7 and subsequent war led to prolonged periods of national stress and a substantial increase in bruxism. Acknowledging this, the Israel Science Foundation awarded a grant to <strong>Prof. Alona Emodi-Perlman<\/strong> and <strong>Prof. Ilana Eli<\/strong> (both of Medicine) to study the condition. Their research has yielded novel insights into how stress impacts oral health. As Israel\u2019s first clinic of its kind, B-SMART integrates expert care with innovative therapies to enhance treatment outcomes.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq single-faq--new\">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>Pioneering Research on Mental Health in Times of Crisis<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p><strong>Dr. Maya Fennig<\/strong> (Social Sciences) of the Bob Shapell School of Social Work focuses on cross-cultural mental health and the impact of war and displacement on children and families. Her PhD at McGill University explored Eritrean refugees\u2019 perceptions of mental health and earned prestigious awards. She leads a cross-country project on war-affected refugee children, funded by the Azrieli Foundation, offering critical insights into their lived realities. Recently, she collaborated with Schneider Children\u2019s Medical Center to pioneer the first-ever Psychological First Aid Intervention designed specifically for children freed from war captivity, setting a new standard in mass trauma treatment and research.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq single-faq--new\">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>Sands of History: Tracing Transformation<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>A historian specializing in Middle Eastern cultural and social history, <strong>Dr. Dotan Halevy<\/strong> (Humanities) explores how geographical spaces transform over time, particularly Gaza's evolution from a larger region to the contemporary Gaza Strip. His work challenges traditional historical narratives and, given his expertise and the current high relevance of his topic, he has been a sought-after authority, engaging with civil society organizations, schools, media, and various groups. A TAU alumnus, Dr. Halevy is also developing a project investigating the evolution of the Mediterranean coastal region into an economic and demographic hub. \u201cI've come full circle at Tel Aviv University, where my former professors are now my colleagues and each student reminds me of my own academic journey,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>Privacy in Crisis: TAU Law Takes Action to Protect Victims\u2019 Rights<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>Shortly after Oct. 7, the Buchmann Faculty of Law launched a major voluntary legal project for addressing critical privacy issues for hostages and victims. Aiming to respect the privacy of individuals, the project, founded and led by <strong>Prof. Michael Birnhack<\/strong> (Law), and involving attorneys and researchers from other institutions, developed a legal framework to guide hundreds of documentation projects in handling sensitive issues. In addition, the Faculty\u2019s Privacy Clinic joined the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, advocated on its behalf in the Supreme Court, provided guidelines to the government, and instructed authorities on protecting the privacy of returning hostages. Both students and staff actively participated in these activities, and several academic articles resulted from the project.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>Empowering Ethiopian-Israeli Students through Expanded Support\u00a0<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>The TAU Student Success Center has expanded its support for Israeli students of Ethiopian descent with enhanced scholarships, academic resources, and enrichment workshops, thanks to major funding from the <strong>Morris and Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation<\/strong>. Substantial scholarships now cover tuition and living costs, ensuring students can focus on their studies while fostering a sense of belonging and academic success. In response to the war, the Center has deepened its focus on community building through group meetings, cultural events, and professional development administered by a dedicated framework for this group of students \u2013 called Admas. With 25% of students drafted into IDF reserve duty, counselors offer academic accommodations and psychological support.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>TAU Alumni: Championing Inclusive Leadership\u00a0<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>For over two decades, Israeli youth movement Krembo Wings has transformed the lives of children with and without disabilities. Since 2016, it has flourished under the leadership of its CEO, TAU Management MBA alumna <strong>Talia Harel Bejerano<\/strong>, growing to nearly 100 branches that bring together children from all backgrounds across Israel. Krembo Wings\u2019 unique model integrates children with disabilities as equal, contributing members of the youth group. Since Oct. 7, the organization has also become a safe space and source of community for displaced children with disabilities. \u201cOur youth are not afraid of differences. We are shaping leaders who champion empathy, resilience, and inclusion,\u201d says Harel Bejarano.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>Student Success Center: Supporting Well-Being Amid Crisis<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>The Student Success Center is committed to fostering an enriching campus environment to help students reach their full personal and academic potential. In response to the ongoing war, the Center introduced several initiatives for military reservists, evacuees, wounded individuals, Oct. 7 survivors, and bereaved families. These include group therapy; peer support for mental distress; targeted academic accommodations to ensure student retention; creative writing meetings to provide an emotional outlet; career workshops for reservists and a multi-sector forum for maintaining their relevance in the job market; and \u201cVitality Now,\u201d a campaign promoting enjoyment and resilience. TAU also secured Ministry of Defense approval for a pre-academic support program for disabled veterans, ensuring full funding for their studies. In addition, a financial literacy program for students was launched in collaboration with the TAU Alumni Organization.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"faq-section__column\">\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>Tiny Tips, Big Impact:  Teaching through Crisis\u00a0<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>In the wake of the challenges educators face in maintaining effective learning environments following Oct. 7 and the Gaza War, <strong>Dr. Idit Adler<\/strong> (Social Sciences) and her team launched &quot;One Tip per Day&quot; \u2013 a game-changing initiative designed to support teachers in times of crisis. This program delivers daily, research-backed educational strategies in both Hebrew and Arabic, equipping educators with the tools they need to help students navigate trauma and uncertainty. Each tip is practical, actionable, and easy to implement, helping teachers to create more stable and nurturing learning spaces. By offering simple yet impactful adjustments to pedagogy, One Tip per Day has become an invaluable resource, lightening the burden for both students and educators alike.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>Changing Haredi Society from Within<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>A first-of-its-kind study is exploring the groundbreaking and influential activism of a growing cadre of critical Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) civic leaders in Israel. <strong>Prof. Michal Kravel<\/strong> (Social Sciences), in collaboration with Dr. Tanya Zion Waldoks of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, researches an emerging network of activists who are concerned by an escalating crisis they associate with \u201dHaredi autonomy\u201d \u2013 the political configuration that shapes Haredi society as a secluded yet dependent sector. Perceiving this situation as unsustainable and morally indefensible, the activists engage in dialogue and actions that challenge the foundations of their community \u2013 with the aim of forging alternative, mutually beneficial relationships between Haredi society, the State and Israeli society at large.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>Dugri: New Course Sparks Critical Conversations<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>Dugri (\u201cstraight to the point\u201d) is an immersive three-day academic workshop designed for Jewish and Arab students across all disciplines and degree levels. Developed in response to the Oct. 7 attacks and the ongoing war, this course fosters honest dialogue, critical thinking, and mutual understanding through in-depth discussions, narrative exchange, and artistic expression. Taught by both Arab and Jewish instructors, <strong>Prof. Youssef Masharawi<\/strong> (Medicine) and <strong>Prof. Uriel Abulof<\/strong> (Social Sciences), Dugri provides a rare platform for direct, unfiltered conversations about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Students engage in thought-provoking activities, paired assignments and creative projects, which ultimately equip them with tools for empathy, active listening, and meaningful cross-cultural engagement. Profs. Masharawi and Abulof won the 2025 Rector\u2019s Award for Excellence in Teaching for their unique course.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>From Classroom to Community: Cultivating Humanistic Leaders<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>The Mandel Program for Humanistic Leadership in the Community, an initiative of the <strong>Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Public Humanities<\/strong>, cultivates ambassadors of the Humanities who lead social change. This pioneering certificate program brings together 25 participants, all holding at least one academic degree, from diverse backgrounds \u2013 Jews and Arabs, religious and secular individuals, community leaders, and entrepreneurs. Teachers, artists and public figures also participate in the program. Through training in social and cultural entrepreneurship, participants develop humanistic sensitivities in designing community initiatives. By the program\u2019s end, they organize impactful events and joint commemorations in mixed communities \u2013 promoting dialogue, social responsibility, and inclusive leadership. The program strengthens the tangible and transformative impact of the Humanities on society.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>Changing the World \u2013 One Course at a Time\u00a0<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>Many initiatives aim to do good, but only a few achieve significant impact. Now, TAU\u2019s Dean of Innovation in Teaching and Learning is launching a new online course called \u201cMaking a Difference,\u201d designed to empower students to bring about meaningful global change. Available on edX and advised by <strong>Prof. Yechiel Barilan<\/strong> (Medicine), the course provides analytical tools for evaluating and prioritizing impactful opportunities, as well as evidence-based strategies to tackle urgent global challenges. The course also highlights promising fields where students can make a difference \u2013 such as global health, animal welfare, climate change and AI risks.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>Next Gen Civic Engagement<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <p>TAU\u2019s Global Leadership Community, a joint venture of the University and the TAU Alumni Organization, focuses on cultivating a new generation of influential and active supporters, ages 30 to 55, to help secure TAU\u2019s future success. Through a number of Working Groups and Impact Projects, alumni, young entrepreneurs, and second and third-generation TAU donors are bridging between TAU expertise and the Israeli public, particularly youth. Piloted projects include a mentorship program for 10th-graders from Israel\u2019s social and geographic peripheries in the fields of programming and cybersecurity; and an academic leadership program in the social sciences for outstanding high school students that received support from the Bezeq Group. Two other working groups are devoted to entrepreneurship and Israel advocacy.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"single-faq \">\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__head\">\n                                <span>TAU Alumni: Empowering the Next Generation of Jewish Leaders<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"single-faq__cont\" style=\"display: none\">\n                                <div class=\"txt\">\n                                    <div class=\"column-text\">\n<div class=\"txt\">\n<p><strong>Tiffany Harris<\/strong>, pictured, a graduate of the Lowy International School\u2019s MA in Security and Diplomacy program, currently serves as the Chief Program Officer at Moishe House, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young Jewish adults through community engagement. In her role, Harris supports approximately 230,000 young adults worldwide, prioritizing the development of young Jewish leaders. Following the events of Oct. 7, the need for safe spaces where Jewish young adults can connect, support one another, and strengthen their communities became even more critical, and Harris is equipping young Jewish leaders with the resources to do just that. Prior to this role, Harris built a career in meaningful community-building, working with the Peres Center for Peace and the Peace Corps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-343","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>COMMUNITY - Tel Aviv University 2026 Annual Report<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/annualreport.tau.ac.il\/2025\/community\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"he_IL\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"COMMUNITY - 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