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May 5, 2026
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog final week visited the Jerusalem College of Technology, the place he expressed his deep appreciation for combining Judaism with scholarly work.
“The unique integration that JCT represents—between Torah and science—is a tremendous asset for the State of Israel, especially in a time of division,” he was quoted as saying in a press launch by the establishment of upper schooling.
JCT is dwelling to roughly 4,500 spiritual and Haredi college students pursuing undergraduate and graduate levels in engineering, administration, life sciences and well being professions, in addition to preparatory packages.
The establishment provides a distinctive framework that mixes prime-tier educational research with Torah studying, aimed toward cultivating values-pushed management that contributes to shaping Israeli society and trade. The graduates maintain key positions within the Israel Defense Forces, Defense Minister, protection sector and throughout Israel’s civilian industries in excessive-tech, administration and healthcare.
Attending the non-public faculty’s Beit Midrash, Herzog was joined by JCT college students, school and the establishment’s leaders.
CEO of JCT Roi Ohev Zion was cited as saying, “We present a uniquely Israeli model that integrates Torah and science, academic excellence and a strong values-based identity. Within a framework that respects a religious way of life, many Haredi young men and women find here a natural home for entering academia and meaningful careers—without compromising their identity, lifestyle or values.”
Herzog famous that the land on which the JCT campus stands was developed with the involvement of his father, former Israeli President Chaim Herzog, and his mom, Aura Herzog. He additionally shared that he personally knew JCT founder professor Ze’ev Lev and his son, Nahum, who served within the elite Sayeret Matkal unit of the Israel Defense Forces and was tragically killed in a automotive accident.
“Professor Lev was a remarkable figure,” he mentioned.
Head of the Beit Midrash, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon, advised the president that, as somebody engaged within the intersection of Torah and science, he’s properly-acquainted with the teachings of Herzog’s grandfather, Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog, who served as Israel’s first chief rabbi and beforehand as chief rabbi of Ireland.
The Israeli president responded by sharing that his grandfather wrote his doctoral dissertation on the biblical dyes, tekhelet and argaman, which have been used within the High Priest’s clothes within the Tabernacle and the Temple.
“He was a man who bridged Torah and science, and taught me that one can study Torah and also be a great scientist,” Herzog associated.
The president additionally famous that he had simply returned from a journey to Kazakhstan, the place there’s robust and ongoing curiosity in Israeli know-how.
“We must continue to invest in strengthening both our spiritual foundations and our scientific capabilities for the future resilience of the State of Israel,” he mentioned.
Dr. Haya Libeskind, a lecturer and researcher in laptop science and a Haredi mom of eight, shared her analysis with the president. Her work focuses on detecting dangerous discourse on social media in Hebrew and Arabic.
“I appreciate the President’s Residence initiative ‘Time to Talk,’ which promotes respectful dialogue in Israeli society,” she mentioned, asking how its spirit might be expanded to social media by combining technological options with schooling, public duty and agreed-upon requirements for respectful discourse.
Herzog invited her to take part in a main convention subsequent month, hosted by his workplace, which can deal with methods to ease tensions and promote respectful dialogue throughout Israeli society.
At the conclusion of the go to, Ohev Zion thanked the president and offered him with a personalised 3D portrait created on the Schreiber LevTech Entrepreneurship Center.