School Reform

TAMI π is a curated meeting, workshop or presentation about a topic in math. It happens every two weeks at TAMI. The event is hosted by a different person each time. You can come, learn topics and share ideas in an open and informal atmosphere. This time we will talk about [symplectic algebra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symplectic_group). For proposing a presentation or topic you can drop us a line. תאמי פי הוא מפגש אוצר, סדנה או מצגת על נושא במתמטיקה. זה קורה כל שבועיים בתאמי. את האירוע מנחה אדם אחר בכל פעם. תוכלו לבוא, ללמוד נושאים ולחלוק רעיונות באווירה פתוחה ונעימה. הפעם נדבר על [אלגברה סימפלקטית](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symplectic_group). להצעת מצגת או נושא ניתן לפנות אלינו.

FoodTech FUTURAMA, January 15th, Herzog Towers, 6 Sadeh, TLV. In an uncertain FoodTech landscape, multinational corporations (and their budgets) take on greater significance. On Thursday, January 15th, hear the inside perspective from top executives at **PepsiCo** and **Mondelez** driving innovation and investment. **Title**: FoodTech FUTURAMA (with PepsiCo & Mondelez) **Speakers**: **[David Schwartz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-schwartz-008126/)**, PepsiCo; **[Luba Safran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lsafran)**, Mondelez, [Alon Turkaspa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alonturkaspa/), StartupNation Central MC- [Nicole Grubner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-grubner-547a4b22/), FINN Partners **Date**: Thursday, January 15 **Time**: 9:00-11:00am (content: 9:30-10:30am) **Venue**: Herzog law firm, 6 Sadeh Street, Tel Aviv **Agenda**: 9:00am Doors Open / Shmooze 9:30-9:35 Welcome and Overview (Nicole Grubner / Adam Salkin) 9:35-9:40 mHealth Introduction (Mihoko Horigome) 9:40-10:00 FoodTech Landscape (Alon Turkapsa, StartupNation Central) 10:00-10:05 Self Introductions (Pepsi / Mondelez) 10:05-10:30 Moderated audience Q&A 10:30-11am Informal networking / ShmoozeI **Keynote**- [David Schwartz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-schwartz-008126/), VP Tech Strategy, Partnerships and Innovation, PepsiCo **Keynote**- [Luba Safran](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lsafran/), Venture Capital Lead, Mondelez International **Industry Overview**- [Alon Turkaspa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alonturkaspa/), StartupNation Central Moderator: [Nicole Grubner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-grubner-547a4b22/), Partner, Head of Environmental Innovation, [FINN ](www.finnpartners.com)Partners Thursday, January 15th, grab a seat at the table and savor the insights from PepsiCo, Mondelez ad StartupNation Central at FoodTech FUTURAMA.

הרצאה תספק מבוא להבנת הדור החדש של מערכות רובוטיות: כיצד פלטפורמות ו־ SDKs מתקדמים מאפשרים לרובוט להבין את סביבתו בזמן אמת ולהזרים מידע חזותי וחיישני; מהם מודולי הרשתות הנוירונים המסוגלים לשלוט ברובוטים; כיצד מתבצע תהליך האימון של המודלים וכיצד משלבים רובוטים וזרועות בסביבות סימולציה שונות לפני המעבר לשטח. יוסי כהן, חובב הנדסה, CTO של חברת נוירוניק למערכות אוטונומיות. שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://link.makelab.org.il/Smart-Machines

A celebratory evening announcing the winners of the Indie Grant program by GameIS in collaboration with Xsolla. An event dedicated to honoring outstanding indie creators from the local game industry and celebrating independent creation, development, and community.

מריב כתוב למסר אהוב, בפורום היועצים! מפגש עסקי ליצירת קשרים מניבים ושיתופי פעולה איכותיים עם ערך מוסף. לפרטים וההרשמה: https://tinyurl.com/5xr67eym יום חמישי, 15.01.26, בשעה 10:00, נפגשים בסטודיו פריים ביי פריים במתחם הבורסה בר"ג (מרחק הליכה קצר מהרכבת). בואו ליצור קשרים איכותיים בפורום ה- B2B הותיק ביותר בארץ! המפגש מיועד למי שנותן שירות לעסקים, ארגונים, חברות ויזמים מכל התחומים (B2B). הביאו כרטיסי ביקור והבטיחו את מקומכם בהקדם. מחכים להיפגש!

AI coding tools are everywhere now, but adoption is uneven. Some developers use them daily; others remain skeptical. Getting a whole team on board is harder than it looks. This meetup explores the practical side of that challenge — how to bridge the gap between enthusiasts and skeptics, and what actually works when rolling out AI coding across a team. Evgeny Potapov, engineering manager with over 20 years of experience and cofounder of US-based startup ApexData, will share lessons from 1.5 years of navigating this shift: — Why some developers hesitate, and the psychology behind it — What gets adopted easily, and which team practices help — When AI coding won't work and forcing adoption makes no sense — How to push back when AI is the wrong tool for the job If you're a developer, tech lead, or engineering manager facing similar questions, this is a chance to learn from real experience and connect with others on the same path. 🕒 Schedule: 18:30 🥂 Networking, Pizza & Drinks 19:00 👋 Welcome Words 19:15–20:00 🎤 Evgeny Potapov: AI-First Coding: Closing the Gap Between Skeptics and Practitioners in Dev Teams

Our yearly **Community Day** is back! 🎉 Join us for a **re:Invent reCap**, talks from our amazing community members, fun activities, games, prizes, and a festive happy hour! 📣 **Important:** Registration is **not** through **Meetup**. Please sign up via **Luma**, where you’ll also find the **full event schedule**: ***[https://luma.com/gr8eck5u](https://luma.com/gr8eck5u) !!!***

ביום שישי 15.01.2026 נפגש למיטאפ בנושא חלקו הראשון של המאמר The Comprachicos המאמר מתוך ספרה של איין ראנד The Return of the Primitive: The Anti-Industrial Revolution את המפגש יעביר גלעד שרמן, אנליסט פיננסי. לקריאת המאמר (חלק ראשון, עמודים 1-9) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FTcvsHhXikbW3-OnqwECR7yQup2duhbZ/](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FTcvsHhXikbW3-OnqwECR7yQup2duhbZ/) **\*\*\*המפגש מיועד לקהל הרחב ולא מצריך ידע מוקדם מעבר לקריאת המאמר\*\*\*** תכנית: 10:45-11:15 התכנסות 11:15-12:45 דיון על המאמר 12:45 אפטר מיטאפ: קונים אוכל ושתייה בשרונה מרקט וחוזרים למינגלינג בוויוורק הדיון מתחיל ונגמר בזמן. נא לדייק ולא לאכול במהלך הדיון [תרומות למרכז איין ראנד ופעילות המיטאפ כאן](https://www.aynrand.org.il/donate) . הנחיות כניסה: יש להיכנס בכניסה א' של שרונה מרקט, מול מסעדת "מקסיקנה" יש דלת לחדר מדרגות, יש לעלות לקומה ה3 ולצלצל לפתיחת הדלת לאייר רייכל 050-5210025. ניתן גם לכתוב בקבוצת הוואטסאפ של המיטאפ. ניתן להגיע באמצעות הרכבת הקלה - תחנת יהודית למגיעים ברכב, חניה מומלצת ב"חניון פלטיניום" (מופיע בוייז). במחיר 20 ש"ח, חניונים אחרים יהיו יקרים יותר ניתן גם לחנות בחניון "מילניום" שקצת רחוק יותר ב10 שח עם אפליקציית סנטרל פארק. לאחר המפגש, ממשיכים לבלות במתחם וויוורק, נהוג לקנות אוכל במרקט למטה ולחזור לאכול במתחם. מתלבטים ביחס להתאמת התוכן? אופי המפגש? מוזמנים לפנות ולהתייעץ עם בועז.

מוזמנים/ות לקורס מבוא ל- בלנדר: יצירת עולמות בתלת-ממד בארבעה מפגשים, שיפתח בפניכם את עולם הגרפיקה הממוחשבת (CG) בדרך מעשית ומרתקת. במהלך הקורס נכיר את בלנדר, תוכנה מקצועית וחינמית ונסיים עם יצירה אישית שיכולה להפוך גם לאובייקט מודפס בתלת-ממד. מיועד למבוגרים/ות (16+). לא נדרש נסיון קודם. עלות: 500 ש"ח (לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: 450 ש"ח) שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://link.makelab.org.il/Blender-course

Join us in the search for the true, the good and the beautiful. Each meet is in one of two formats: a shared reading and open discussion of philosophical texts, or a continuing series of lectures based on the reading of a fascinating book of philosophy. Both formats are in Hebrew, with some reading of English texts, assisted whenever needed. We meet weekly Friday on 80 Rokach Boulevard, Tel Aviv, at the gardens of the Council for a Beautiful Israel. Welcome anyone interested in understanding life more deeply, regardless of age or prior knowledge. The love of wisdom is enough. Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JeAa2uRNTlF0rdrVTLzUC0?mode=wwt Note: there's always enough sitting room, but some of it is on the grass or a mat on the floor. If you want to guarantee yourself a chair, please bring one with you. Sapere Aude! (Kant's Motto: Dare to Think!)

Рассвет — это момент, когда город ещё не проснулся, а свет уже начинает писать свои первые мягкие штрихи. И именно в эти минуты Тель-Авив становится другим — тихим, прозрачным, почти камерным. ✨ На фотопрогулке в парке А-Яркон мы поймаем то, что невозможно увидеть днём: — туман над водой, — золотые лучи, пробивающиеся сквозь деревья, — первых бегунов и велосипедистов, — птиц, летящих так низко, будто специально для вашего кадра. 📸 Что будем делать: — разбирать настройки под утренний свет, — учиться работать с композицией и движением, — ловить отражения в воде, — искать мягкие цвета, которыми дышит раннее утро. Это прогулка, где каждый кадр — спокойный, живой и настоящий. И где вы почувствуете, что фотография — это не техника, а умение увидеть момент до того, как он исчезнет. Возьмите камеру, тёплую кофту и желание встретить новый день с красотой. Будет очень светло, очень тихо и очень вдохновляюще. 🌅✨ Запись по WhatsApp: 058-6776-375.

# ✮ CAPPELLA THURSDAY MAINSTREAM ✮ הרשמה חינם וכרטיסים: https://go-out.co/event/1767626511170?ref=a3fi92ff02 לילות חמישי במגדל 🏙️ מיינסטרים & היפ הופ בקפלה 🎧 הפלייגראונד של הקומה ה 14 🎸 **MAIN STAGE** BENOR LIAM ELBAZ (Mainstream) **Secret Room** DJ IDO (Hip Hop) \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Cappella Haarbaa 28, Tel Aviv

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. Join locall Tel-Aviv chat with all news and updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/IWWgu9DznjzLvMe8p6cVCu?mode=ac_t For any questions pleae contact Tel-Aviv city leaders: Lev +972 55-7704496 Ilia +972535007183 Nastya +972533838320 Dan +972537162316 More about FRC global: 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: TBD Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

As we step into a new year, many of us are carrying lessons, practices, and questions shaped by the year behind us. The Next Chapter: Looking Back, Leaning Forward is a warm, facilitated vision circle designed to help us pause together, reflect on what truly worked, and imagine what we want to carry forward into what comes next. This is not a talk or presentation. It’s a small, participatory gathering focused on shared reflection, sense-making, and connection. **Together, we’ll explore:** * What supported you over the past year — in your work, leadership, or life * What you’re ready to leave behind * What you want next January’s version of yourself to be saying To support reflection in different ways, we’ll also have optional art materials available for anyone who would like to create a simple artifact for their year — a visual or tactile reminder of what they’re carrying forward. We’ll provide basic art supplies such as colored pencils, markers, paint pens, and small canvases. If you enjoy working with collage or other media, you’re warmly invited to bring magazines, stickers, or your favorite creative materials to use or share. Participation in the creative portion is completely optional. You don’t need a plan, goals, or polished answers. Curiosity, honesty, and listening are more than enough. The intention is for everyone to leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and inspired — with a clearer sense of what matters to them and how we can support one another as a community. Space is intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate. ⸻ **What to Expect** * A small, welcoming circle (not a large meetup) * Structured conversation so everyone has space to speak * Reflection, listening, and lived experience — not advice-giving * Optional creative reflection using simple art materials * A calm, supportive environment ⸻ **Who This Is For** Women and underrepresented folks working in or around agile, product, technology, leadership, or organizational change — especially those looking for thoughtful conversation and community beyond frameworks and buzzwords. ⸻ **Good to Know** * No preparation required * Participation is invitational; listening is always welcome * Creative activities are optional — you can simply listen and reflect * You’re welcome to bring your own collage or craft materials if you’d like * Location details will be shared with registered attendees

Come check us out! You will have a wonderful time! The music and friendships are life-changing!

**Our January novel is: Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan** **This month's featured novel is a 20th-century biographical fiction, coming-of-age, historical romance, women’s fiction, world literature, student biography, heartfelt, magic, and feel-good novel. The book is 311 pages in print and 7 hours and 8 minutes on audiobook.** 1950: Margaret Devonshire (Megs) is a seventeen-year-old student of mathematics and physics at Oxford University. When her beloved eight-year-old brother asks Megs if Narnia is real, logical Megs tells him it's just a book for children, and certainly not true. Homebound due to his illness, and remaining fixated on his favorite books, George presses her to ask the author of the recently released novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe a question: "Where did Narnia come from?" Despite her fear about approaching the famous author, who is a professor at her school, Megs soon finds herself taking tea with C. S. Lewis and his own brother Warnie, begging them for answers. Rather than directly telling her where Narnia came from, Lewis encourages Megs to form her own conclusion as he shares the little-known stories from his own life that led to his inspiration. As she takes these stories home to George, the little boy travels farther in his imagination than he ever could in real life. After holding so tightly to logic and reason, her brother's request leads Megs to absorb a more profound truth: "The way stories change us can't be explained. It can only be felt. Like love."

**This is a paid program.** **Click <<[here](https://online.innerengineering.com/en/program-details/bhuta-shuddhi-cityprogram-staybridge-suites-columbus-university-area-ohio-us-jan-16-2026)\>\> to register\.** ### **Bhuta Shuddhi means “purification of the five elements” (i.e. earth, water, fire, air and space) which gets to the root of imbalances in the body that lead to disease. This simple practice which you can do daily reorganizes your system on the elemental level.** **Benefits:** * **Keeps the system in harmony and balance** * **Prepares the system to handle powerful states of energy** * **Creates the basis to gain complete mastery over the human system** **For ages 14 and above, no prior knowledge of yoga is required.** **This program is conducted by a Hatha Yoga teacher trained by Sadhguru.**