Innovating the Combat Against Antisemitism and Hate
Online interactive course with Israeli students
Hybrid event: In person and online December 25th, 2024, Israel.
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We are excited to announce a groundbreaking initiative, launching this fall, where students from the U.S. and Israel will come together to develop innovative solutions to combat antisemitism and hate. This unique, first-of-its-kind program will culminate in an inspiring event held on the first night of Hanukkah, December 25, 2024, in Israel.
25 Israeli students from HIT, led by Oren Simanian, will dedicate the fall semester developing solutions for combating antisemitism. Four interactive classes focused on ideation, innovation, and entrepreneurship, developed in collaboration with the ADIR Challenge.
25 Israeli students
Collaboration with U.S. students: For the first time, U.S. students will join in Four dedicated online sessions, fostering a deeper understanding of U.S.-Israeli relationships and alliances at the student level.
Collaboration with U.S. students
Students will present their ideas at a special Shark Tank-style hybrid event in Israel on December 25th, showcasing their innovative approaches to combating hate and antisemitism.
Final Event
Why Does It Matter?
This program is the first of its kind, blending entrepreneurship, collaboration, and a commitment to social impact.
This program is built on the understanding that fostering collaboration between U.S. and Israeli students is essential for building the social fabric and alliances necessary to address global challenges like antisemitism.
The final projects will not only help shape the fight against hate but also participate in the ADIR Challenge, a global initiative fostering innovation to combat antisemitism.
Final Hybrid Event Date: December 25, 2024 – First night of Hanukkah in Israel.
Lights of Innovation:
An Israeli-US Effort to Innovate the Combat of Antisemitism
The ADIR Challenge is a non-profit foundation focused on innovating the combat of antisemitism and hate. Our main area of programming is through running a yearly challenge that sources, incubates and develops technology that can then be integrated into real world scenarios and into the market.
The foundation was established after the tragic loss of Morielle Lotan’s eldest nephew Addir Mesika on October 7th. The ADIR Foundation is a proactive initiative aimed at confronting the increasing threats to Jewish communities, focusing on the critical role of innovation and technology in a long-term, intelligent strategy. By fostering global collaboration through open innovation challenges, the foundation seeks to overcome the challenges that traditional methods have failed to address. The ADIR Challenge not only addresses current threats but also pioneers new strategies to secure a safer future for Jews, Americans, and all those who support freedom, regardless of race or religion.
Program Details
Participants
Students from HIT working alongside U.S. students in a joint effort.
Timeline
Four online classes during the fall semester, culminating in a final event on December 25, 2024, the first night of Hanukkah.
Dates of classes:
Nov 13th- 45 min
Nov 20th, Dec 4th, Dec 11th
Times:
11:30-1:30pm EST
Event
A Shark Tank-style competition where students present their groundbreaking ideas to combat antisemitism and hate.
Global Collaboration
U.S. students will have the opportunity to join HIT students for four dedicated sessions and an in-person/virtual event in Israel, promoting crucial U.S.-Israeli alliances.
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