Engineering Excellence in Extraordinary Times:

Afeka Honors the Class of 2024

Despite Unprecedented Challenges, Afeka Celebrates its Largest Graduating Class Ever at Tel Aviv's Menora Mivtachim Stadium on Monday, February 10, 2025.

This academic year posed unprecedented challenges as the country faced the "Swords of Iron" war, with a remarkable 44% of Afeka students called to military reserves or active duty, many serving extended periods. Despite these extraordinary circumstances, Afeka students, faculty and staff exhibited remarkable resilience, resulting in the largest graduating class at Afeka to date. To celebrate this success, the Menora Mivtachim stadium in Yad-Eliyahu was filled with an audience of 3,000 that included 720 Bachelor's and Master's degree engineering and science graduates, their families, Afeka faculty and staff and guests.

As Prof. Ami Moyal, President of Afeka, expressed in his address to the graduating class: "You began your journey during the COVID crisis, in isolation, in complete uncertainty, and now, after more than a year of war, pain, and loss, you are here, forming the largest graduating class in Afeka’s history. Seeing you all here fills my heart with immense pride — not just for your achievement, but for who you are as individuals.”

Among the highlights of the ceremony was a special tribute to the college's 1,700 students who served in the "Swords of Iron" War. This incredible group of students was selected to receive one of this year's "Honorary Fellow" awards. The decision to honor them in this way reflects Afeka's deep appreciation for their extraordinary dedication to defending Israel while maintaining their academic commitments.

The past year has powerfully reinforced that engineering extends far beyond technological development—it serves as a fundamental catalyst for societal progress and resilience. Recognizing this profound responsibility, all new Afeka graduates received special graduation rings at the ceremony, symbolizing their transformation from students to professional engineers. These rings, engraved with the phrase "Committed to Making a Difference," represent the personal and social responsibilities engineers undertake and serve as a tangible reminder of their obligation to pursue continuous improvement, ethical practice, and solutions that create a better future for all.

Afeka's 2024 "Honorary Fellows"

Afeka's Honorary Titles Committee selected three honorees who have left a significant mark in science, technology, national security, and society to receive this year's award.

  • Oren Sagi: General Manager of Cisco Israel & Chairman of the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce

    In recognition of his longtime dedication to advancing Israel's high-tech sector and pioneering technological innovation, his profound impact on bridging technology literacy gaps across Israeli society, and his role as an inspirational leader who exemplifies excellence, integrity, and innovation in Israeli industry.

    In recognition of his longtime dedication to advancing Israel's high-t…

  • Yehuda Eder: Musician & Founding President of Rimon School of Music

    In recognition of his lifetime dedication to shaping Israeli musical culture, for his profound impact on bridging music and technology through visionary educational leadership, and his role as an inspirational leader who exemplifies creativity, mentorship, and innovation in nurturing artistic excellence and inspiring generations of young musicians.

    In recognition of his lifetime dedication to shaping Israeli musical c…

  • The Students of Afeka who Served in the "Iron Swords" War

    In recognition of their extraordinary dedication to defending Israel while maintaining their academic commitment, and their exemplary demonstration of determination and perseverance - qualities that will drive their success and maximize their contribution to Israeli industry and national resilience, and serve as inspiration for generations of students to come.

    In recognition of their extraordinary dedication to defending Israel w…

Afeka's 2025 "Outstanding Alumnus" Award Recipient

The Afeka Honorary Alumni Awards Committee selected an Afeka graduate who has had significant national impact in science, technological advancement or society, and has distinguished herself in her field, both in Israel and internationally.

Julia Diament, Industrial Engineering & Management alumnus, currently serving as Principal AI Solutions Architect at the CTO Office at Microsoft Security.

In recognition of her pioneering leadership in technology and her significant contributions to the development of advanced integrated systems with national impact, and for serving as an inspiring role model who has broken glass ceilings in the fields of defense and technology.

Photo Gallery from the Ceremony