Academy illuminates Israel!

HIT Holon Institute of Technology and dozens of universities and colleges from all over the country illuminated their campus buildings simultaneously in blue and white

On Tuesday, at precisely 19:30, HIT Holon Institute of Technology illuminated its campus building in blue and white as a sign of appreciation and support for the people of Israel and its residents in their difficult times.

Prof. Eduard Yakubov, President of HIT, said: "We are proud to take part in this important and heartwarming initiative of the Israeli academy, which salutes and supports our forces both on the combat and home fronts. Together, we shall win!"

HIT took part in this joint initiative in which universities and colleges from Tel Hai in the north to Sapir College in the south illuminated their campus buildings in the colors of the Israeli flag - to express their support.

"Our hearts go out to the families of those killed in battle, brutally murdered, wounded, taken hostage, and those still missing. These days, when the entire country is mobilizing and taking part either in combat or strengthening the home front, many faculty members and students are on reserve duty; we want to convey to them this message: we are behind you, we care, and think about you all the time. Come home safe! May this light illuminate your path and spread hope among the entire country."

The higher education institutions that took part in the initiative are Ben-Gurion University, Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, Weizmann Institute of Science, Bar-Ilan University, Reichman University, Haifa University, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Open University, Ariel University, Bezalel Academy of Art and Design Jerusalem, Sapir Academic College and Sapir Technological College, SCE - Sami Shamoon Academic College of Engineering, Ono Academic College, Azrieli Jerusalem Academic College of Engineering, Hadassah College Jerusalem, Efrata College, Shenkar College-Engineering.Design.Art, Shaarei Mishpat Academic Center Science and Law, Achva Academic College, Afeka - Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering, Kibbutzim Seminary College - College of Education for Technology and the Arts (AR), Beit Berel Academic College, Barude Academic College of Engineering in Karmiel, Kinneret Academic College, Emek Izraell Academic College, Safed Academic College, Western Galilee Academic College, Tel Hai Academic College.

In addition, Israeli flags, 20 meters long, were hung on the buildings of HIT's campus and the student dormitories.