The rate of reserve service at Afeka is unprecedented: approximately 42% of Afeka students have been called up since the beginning of the war, many of them for lengthy periods of service. Behind these statistics are young people who bear mental strain, academic challenges, and the long-term effects of difficult experiences. Even after fighting is over, many reservists struggle to return to daily routine at home, work, and academia. Afeka understands the depth of the challenge

In May 2026, the President of Afeka College, Professor Yossi Rosenwaks, visited New York for a series of events hosted by American Friends of Afeka in New York City and Long Island. Temple Israel of Great Neck On May 18th, Professor Rosenwaks met with members of the Great Neck community in Long Island, New York at a special event graciously hosted by Temple Israel of Great Neck. Professor Rosenwaks spoke about the unprecedented impact that the past several years of war in Is

In December 2025, Afeka was presented with the Defense Minister’s Shield, a prestigious accolade given to organizations and institutions that have shown extraordinary commitment to reservists. The shield was awarded to Afeka for its broad, consistent support for students and staff who have been called up for reserve duty since the beginning of the Swords of Iron War. The award was presented in a ceremony attended by Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of General Staff Eya

Building Bridges for the Future of Engineering | Afeka College - higher engineering studies in Tel Aviv Afeka – The Academic College of Engineering in Tel Aviv is proud to announce the establishment of American Friends of Afeka (AFA) , marking a significant milestone in the college’s global engagement and philanthropic development. Founded as a strategic platform in the United States, AFA will cultivate a community of supporters, industry leaders, alumni, and academic partner