7 Decades of Innovation in Israel: Computers and Software Technologies
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Today, Israel is known worldwide as a leader in science and the hi-tech industry. During its second decade (1958-1968), the still-young nation laid the groundwork that eventually would enable its advanced institutions and hi-tech companies to flourish, creating a global center for innovation.
First Year Mitzvah Project: E-Cycling!
As Reform Jews, our goal is to work, create, and build toward a more just, joyful and compassionate world. As Sci-Tech campers, we want to use our passion for science and computers as a tool to accomplish this.
What Science Means to Me
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Sci-Tech Camper, Samantha writes a poem about what science is to her. “Science is camp. Science is the sound of summer”
Why everyday should be “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day”
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By encouraging girls of all ages to become engineers and designers we as a camp community help them discover the power they have to make a difference. Combine this with female counselors and instructors who already show a dedication to STEM and you have a recipe for inspiration.
Pi Day 2018: Celebrating Every Slice of Camp
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (Pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14 in the month/day /date format) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π.
In celebration of the month leading up to Pi Day, take a look at the many slices that make up the Sci-Tech Pi(e).
Announcing: Sci-Tech West's Shlichim!
We are excited and proud to welcome 3 Israelis to our staff who are specially selected and trained to be emissaries, bringing Israel to life for our campers. We asked each of them what they hope our campers will learn from them – read what they said!
Pioneer puzzles – can you solve them all?
At Sci-Tech, we call our campers during our inaugural summer “pioneer campers,” as they’re our first campers ever exploring uncharted territory! Solve all of the puzzles to unlock the message that will tell you what our pioneer camper gift is – you’ll get one of these great gifts after you register for summer 2018!
7 Decades of Innovation in Israel: The Pioneer Years
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Water is essential to human life and Israel is more than 60% desert. During the years the State of Israel was being established, pioneers faced the challenge of creating a self-sufficient society in an environment without easy access to food or water.
The answer? Innovation.
Women Facing West: Standing up to Gender Discrimination at the Western Wall
One of the core values that was seamlessly incorporated into the Sci-Tech Israel program that helped to inspire the creation of Women Facing West was kesher, or connection. Further deepening my connection to Judaism by visiting Israel, as well as maintaining my connection to my Jewish community in California, I have been able to shed light on this extremely controversial subject within my own community, and will hopefully bring about change to the archaic Orthodox traditions that prevent women from praying freely at the Western Wall.