Ido Aharoni Aronoff

Ethical Tribing: Connecting the Next Generation to Israel in the Digital Era

Congratulation to Joanna Landau on the publication of her new book: "Ethical Tribing: Connecting the Next Generation to Israel in the Digital Era".

In this book Landau, along with co-author Michael Golden, is taking on a major task: how to connect the seemingly "un-cool" Israel to younger demographics.

Since official Israel, for the most part, did not properly invest in the cultivation of its own brand, this becomes not only a very difficult connection to establish, but also an existential need.

As official Israel is drifting away from the global agenda (for example, climate risks are nowhere to be found on Israel's official agenda), Landau's book becomes all the more important.

Joanna comes from a long line of people who greatly contributed to Zionism and Israel's prosperity. Among her many achievements, she is the founder of Vibe Israel and active in the promotion of Israel's positioning in the world through Tel Aviv Global and many more.

This book is yet another significant contribution in line with the great tradition of her family. Kol Hakavod.

Ethical Tribing: Connecting the Next Generation to Israel in the Digital Era Ethical Tribing: Connecting the Next Generation to Israel in the Digital Era

TRIPLAN - Smart Travel

Another exciting development out of Israel:

Triplan provides a new travel experience, by planning and managing tours with their AI-based platform. The platform is a fully-automated travel planner tailored to the traveler's needs and preferences.

Triplan uses a generic geospatial intelligence platform to provide travelers with customized daily itineraries in more than 150 travel destinations. This has been made possible due to Triplan's unique machine-learning technology.

TRIPLAN - Smart Travel TRIPLAN will make your trip smarter

https://www.cfhu.org/register-for-ambassador-ido-aharoni-speaking-in-florida/

After a very long absence, I am happy to visit Florida again. Join us on the 11th of February.

Episode #8 - Prof. Ronit Satchi Fainaro - The Future of cancer Treatment

What can we learn from dance about medicine?

In this episode of TAU Unbound an intriguing conversation with Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro, a former concert ballet dancer and, currently, the head of the Cancer Research and Nanomedicine Laboratory.

Prof. Satchi-Fainaro shares her ground-breaking work laboratory-made and 3D-printed tissues, the customization of cancer treatment and various applications of nano-medicine.

Prof. Satchi-Fainaro is uniquely qualified to discuss the counter-intuitive connection between dance and medical research and shares her tremendous optimism about the future of cancer treatment.

Timeline:

01:05 Personal Background
07:05 Ballet and science
08:20 Dance career
10:49 Science career
11:03 Nano-Tecnology and Cancer
15:00 Immune system as a double-edged sword
17:20 The Cancer Research Center
18:00 Nano-vaccine. Boosting the immune system.
21:00 Blood Cancer and sequencing
25:25 Moving forward
29:00 The future of cancer treatment
32:00 Clinical regulation

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Episode #8 - Prof. Ronit Satchi Fainaro - The Future of cancer Treatment In this episode of TAU Unbound, Prof. Ronit Satch-Fainaro, a former concert-level ballet dancer and the head of the Cancer Research and Nanomedicine Laborato...

It was a true delight to address the students at Tel Aviv University about the future of public diplomacy.

מהי דיפלומטיה ציבורית וכיצד היא השתנתה בעשור האחרון? באילו אסטרטגיות משתמשים מנהלי הדיגיטל של משרדי החוץ כדי לקדם נרטיבים בזמן משברים וקונפליקטים? מהו התפקיד של מדיה חברתיים, בוטים ובינה מלאכותית בדיפלומטיה ציבורית היום ובעתיד?
פאנל של מומחים בשיתוף החוג לתקשורת ע"ש דן והמרכז ללימודי ארצות הברית באוניברסיטת תל אביב, דן בנושאים המרתקים הללו. בין המשתתפים עידו אהרוני, יועץ, APCO Worldwide, לשעבר הקונסול הכללי של ישראל בניו יורק; קריסטין סטיוארט, נספחת העיתונות ודוברת של שגרירות ארה"ב; אילן מנור, המחלקה לתקשורת באוניברסיטת בן גוריון. מנחה: אלעד שגב, ראש החוג לתקשורת ע"ש דן באוניברסיטת תל אביב.

What is public diplomacy and how has it changed over the last decade? What strategies do MFAs and PR use to promote narratives in times of conflicts? What is the role of social media, bots, and developments in AI in public diplomacy today and in the future?
Organized by the DAN Department of Communication and the Center for the Study of the United States at Tel Aviv University, a fascinating panel of experts discussed these questions, including Ido Aharoni, Advisor, APCO Worldwide, former Israel's Consul General in New York; Kristin Stewart, U.S. Embassy Press Officer and Spokesperson; Ilan Manor, Department of Communication, Ben Gurion University; and Elad Segev, Head of the DAN Department of Communication, Tel Aviv University.

As we mark 75 years to Israel's independence please join us for the next discussion in the Lappin Foundation's series about the country's influencers.

When:
January 10th, 7:30PM EST

Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc-mpqjMjH9QG48n2mi1TUaAc6orcFEry/success?user_id=3sVwPUx8TTaW0YIj-05wkA&timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

What can we learn from the darkest period of the Holocaust?

Please join us to hear a testimony by the remarkable Ms. Lusia Milch, Holocaust Survivor. Lusia will discuss "Lessons from the Holocaust as a Cautionary Tale for Today."

I cannot think of a more appropriate way to commemorate the Holocaust than learning from a woman that had seen the worst, yet was able to emerge victorious - built a meaningful and productive life, established an incredible family and helped build a world-class business.

When: Thursday, January 26, 2023; 7:30 p.m. ET on Zoom

Registration:
https://www.lappinfoundation.org/2022/12/13/international-holocaust-remembrance-day-commemoration-2/

What is the impact of 'information overload' on diplomacy and politics?

Please join us for a discussion about the future of digital diplomacy. This is relevant to government, public sector as well as private sector entities:

Digital diplomacy 3.0: Opportunities and Challenges

Special in-person event: January 9, 14:15, Naftali Building, Room 001

Join us for a discussion about current opportunities and challenges for digital diplomacy. The discussion is part of a course about “The Network Society”.

Speakers Include:

Ido Aharoni, Founder, Brand Israel; Advisor, APCO Worldwide; Israel's Consul General in New York (2010-2016)

Kirstin Stewart, U.S. Embassy Press Officer/Spokesperson

Ilan Manor, Department of Communication, Ben Gurion University

Elad Segev, Head of the DAN Department of Communication, Tel Aviv University

Questions to be discussed :

1. What is public diplomacy? How has it changed over the last decade?
2. Who are the main players? Are governments still in charge? To what extent are substate actors dominant in this scene?
3. What are the different channels used for public diplomacy? How do they differ from each other?
4. What strategies are used by MFAs and PR to promote certain views?
5. To what extent do fake news and bots dominate the discourse?
6. There is a growing call among public diplomacy scholars for "listening": How can practitioners listen? What tools are available? Are there any new means to collect and analyze big data?
7. Does AI play a role in public diplomacy today? How do you envision the future of the field and where might it be heading?

Please join us

Episode #7 - Prof. Tova Milo - What is the Future of Computing

What is the Future of Computing? In this episode of TAU Unbound we discuss the future of advanced computing and exact sciences with Israel-born Prof. Tova Milo, Dean of the Faculty of Exact Sciences at Tel Aviv University.

We chatted about how extremely powerful computers could help advance solutions to health-related, environmental and societal problems.

Prof. Milo, almost an "accidental scientist", shared the story of her own academic career as well as her faculty’s work.

Timeline:
00:30 Early years
03:45 Into to computer science
04:47 Steady trends in computer science
06:36 Specialization in computer science
07:05 Main challenges in data management
07:51 Applications of data management and ethics
11:00 AI and the dominance of the algorithm
14:58 Creativity and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
17:22 Future of work and leisure activities
20:17 The Faculty of Exact Sciences at TAU
21:00 International collaboration
23:00 Environmental agenda
25:41 Future of her research
29:00 Future of information tech
31:48 Quantum computing and the future of computer science

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Episode #7 - Prof. Tova Milo - What is the Future of Computing In this episode of TAU Unbound we had a chance to discuss the future of computing and exact sciences from Natanya-born Prof. Tova Milo Dean of the Faculty of...

Pelé, a Name That Became Shorthand for Perfection

A beautiful NYT tribute to Pele’ who died at 82.

Since TV broadcast (and commercial media in general) was not available in Israel until the early 1970’s, most of us did not see Pele’ play in real time.

The only exception was his last World Cup appearance in Mexico, in 1970, the year (limited) television broadcast started in Israel. It was his third World Cup victory and also the first World Cup that was globally televised in color.

Yet, through big screen films and news reels, children like myself were able to witness his greatness.

His style was the epitome of creativity: a unique combination of dance and football. Pele’ captivated the hearts of so many because of never-seen-before moves, even in today’s standards. Thanks to old footage a whole new generation is able to appreciate his genius.

Pele’ possessed two other elements that are visibly absent from today’s stardom system in sports:

One, total loyalty to his club and nation. He never really left Brasil (although he did play for NY Cosmos). Pele’ remained synonymous with his nation.

Two, commitment to the fans. He never acted as if he is bigger than the game itself.

None of the big stars that followed him, in all sports, had this rare combination, including MJ, LBJ, Maradona etc.

What a legacy. RIP

Pelé, a Name That Became Shorthand for Perfection The best gauge of what Pelé meant to soccer is that he was synonymous with excellence even before people saw him play.

Episode #6 - A Look Behind the Scene of Middle East Peacemaking

It is always a pleasure to spend time with Prof. Itamar Rabinovich and learn from his vast knowledge and experience.

A former President of Tel Aviv University (1999-2007) and Ambassador to the USA (1993-1996), Prof. Rabinovich played an active role in some of Israel’s most critical and intriguing foreign policy moments.

In this new episode of TAU Unbound podcast, Rabinovich shares with me some ‘behind the scene’ peace-making anecdotes, about his close personal ties with the late Yitzhak Rabin z'l, what really happened between Israel and Syria during the negotiations on the early 1990’s, the days of Tel Aviv University and more insights about the future of U.S.-Israel ties.

Enjoy this free flowing conversation and share!

Timeline:
01:15 - Academic career, early days of Tel Aviv University
04:45 - Negotiations with Syria
05:49 - Personal connection Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
08:04 - Israel's Ambassador to the United States
13:30 - "Syrian Requiem": his new book about the civil war in Syria
17:36 - American Jewry and Israel
18:18 - Elections in the United States

Episode #6 - A Look Behind the Scene of Middle East Peacemaking A former President of Tel Aviv University (1999-2007) and Ambassador to the USA (1993-1996), Prof. Itamar Rabinovich played an active role in some of Israel’...

American-born Israeli basketball star Willie Sims died yesterday at 64.

I had the pleasure of meeting him in 2004 while he played for the "Israeli Basketball Legends" team that came to raise money in New York, post 9/11, for the victims' families. This was done through the America-Israel Friendship League, the New York Board of Rabbis and the Consulate General of Israel in New York.

You can read more about that incredible charity game we organized in 2004 right here: https://www.jta.org/2004/05/18/lifestyle/israelis-n-y-firefighters-play-hoops-for-charity

Willie was humble and gentle.

At Louisiana State University, where he played under coach Dale Brown from 1977-81, he was known as the "best sixth man".

Coach Brown said: “Willie was such a beacon of light. He was a great person, and he was a great player, too. He had a number of opportunities to play virtually anywhere, but he loved LSU and we were very fortunate he chose to come here."

In Israel he was known as one of the most successful and moving Aliyah stories: he came to play at the Maccabiah Games and stayed... he loved Israel and Israel loved him. RIP dear Willie.

https://www.tigerrag.com/lsu-basketball-legend-super-sub-and-super-man-willie-sims-passes-away/

Episode #4 - Siege Mentality - what is it and why it’s critical to understand?

What is "siege mentality" and how it shaped Israel's current political configuration?

The trail-blazing work of Tajikistan-born award-winning social psychologist, Daniel Bar-Tal, provides a deep analysis of Israel’s “psyche”. Imagine an entire nation in a therapy session.

In this episode of Tau Unbound, I have the privilege of discussing the meaning of “siege mentality” with Bar-Tal and learn about its impact on peacemaking efforts in times of lingering conflict.

Timeline:
00:55 - Childhood and the Tajikistan chapter.
03:30 - Social Psychology: how to study human society. The importance of looking at conflicts from different angles
06:33 - Siege Mentality and its impact on Israel
08:10 - The impact of an "eternal threat" dictating present policies
14:10 - Militaristic communication
16:08 - The impact of "intimidated population" and how it could serve the leadership
22:39 - Fake news and its social impact
29:00 - New book - "In the comfort zone"

Episode #4 - Siege Mentality - what is it and why it’s critical to understand? Tajikistan-born award-winning social psychologist Daniel Bar-Tal, is known for his deep analysis of Israel’s “psyche”. Imagine the national version of “In Tr...

Meet Israeli scientist Prof. Dan Peer: he was the first researcher in the world to prove that the CRISPR genome editing system could be used to treat aggressive metastatic cancer.

The researchers at Prof. Peer’s lab developed a novel technology – a lipid nanoparticle-based delivery system that specifically targets cancer cells and destroys them by genetic manipulation.

The system, called CRISPR-LNPs, carries a genetic messenger (messenger RNA), which encodes for the CRISPR enzyme Cas9 that acts as molecular scissors that cut the cells’ DNA.

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-724841

As Israel's political landscape in dramatically changing, please join me for a discussion about the country's early Influencers: David Ben Gurion, Golda Meir and Yitzhak Rabin.

This is part of the Lappin Foundation's "Israel at 75" series sponsored by philanthropist Dr. David M. Milch and headed by Debbie Coltin.

Tuesday, December 13th at 7:30PM EST.

Registration:
https://www.lappinfoundation.org/2022/06/27/israel-75/

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Episode #5 - What is the Future of American Politics?

What is the future of the American Political system? Will the two-party system hold? will the polarization intensify?

Please join me for the fifth episode of TAU Unbound where I had the pleasure of interviewing Israeli political scientist Prof. Udi Sommer of Tel Aviv University.

Prof. Sommer spent years in the USA where he studies and taught American politics, politics of sexuality and gender, judicial politics, pandemics and politics, and cyber Security.

Here Prof. Sommer shares his predictions for the future of the American political system, analysis of the most recent mid-term elections and insights as to Israel’s positioning.

Timeline:
01:00 - Personal biography, Udi the poet
05:00 - Israel-U.S ties
07:00 - American democracy vs.Israeli democracy
15:00 - Trump supporters and their influence
21:00 - Technology & elections
25:00 - U.S. two-party system
28:00 - impact of mid-term elections on Israel

Episode #5 - What is the Future of American Politics? The career of Israeli political scientist Prof. Udi Sommer brought him to America where he studies and taught American politics, politics of sexuality and ge...

Israel's New Political landscape: CNN's Amanpour Live Interview Dec 2022

Discussing with CNN Christiane Amanpour the new Israeli political landscape: the rise of conservatism and far-right politics, Israel's siege mentality, anti-state populism and more. many questions remain open as the new coalition is being formed.

Timeline:
00:45 - Other Israeli officials that generated global anxiety
01:48 - Why the "Jewish Power" party generates fear
02:29 - Traditional populism vs. anti-state populism
07:28 - Why the right wing gains in Israel
08:08 - The role of the Palestinians

Israel's New Political landscape: CNN's Amanpour Live Interview Dec 2022 Ido Aharoni Aronoff discusses with CNN's Amanpour the new Israeli political landscape: the rise of conservatism and far-right politics, siege mentality, anti...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Part 1 - The Influencers: David Ben Gurion, Golda Meir and Yitzhak Rabin. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Soon we will be marking 75 years to the establishment of the State of Israel. The Lappin Foundation will be holding a five-part series of online events exploring the country's remarkable history and achievements. I am privileged to serve as the series' host.

Please join us as we discuss the role of the the country's early political "influencers" on December 13th at 7:30PM EST.

Registration:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Part 1 - The Influencers: David Ben Gurion, Golda Meir and Yitzhak Rabin. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Join Ido Aharoni, Global Distinguished Professor for International Relations at NYU's Graduate School of Arts and Science to explore the highs and lows and lasting influence of these early Prime Ministers on Israel @ 75. This program is free and everyone is welcome thanks to a generous grant from th...

Happy Thanksgiving to our friends and family!

Episode #3: To Fall in Love with Israel

As a young person, the Swiss-born Executive Director of Tel Aviv University’s International School, Maureen Adiri Meyer, was always attracted to Israel’s energy and vibrancy. Her ongoing love affair with Israel and her unique personal account of the Aliyah experience, serve as an inspiration to the many international students that passed through her program. In this episode of TAU Unbound, the official English language podcast of Tel Aviv University, Maureen shares with me some enlightening personal anecdotes and ‘behind the scenes’ stories.

Enjoy and share!

Timeline:
00:15 Introduction
00:50 Personal history
03:17 UN Watch Organization
05:22 Aliyah (immigration) to Israel
11:24 Tel Aviv University International School

Episode #3: To Fall in Love with Israel As a young person, the Switzerland-born Executive Director of Tel Aviv University’sInternational School, Maureen Meyer Adiri, was always attracted to Israel’...

Episode #2: How Quantum Computing Will Impact Our Lives?

Episode #2: How Quantum Computing Will Impact Our Lives? Haifa-born Tel Aviv University physicist, Prof. Yaron Oz, spent decades learning the power ofcomputing and explored practical ways for humankind to harness c...

Episode #1: How to Translate Medicine?

Episode #1: How to Translate Medicine? Born in an ambulance at the gate of the Weitzman Institute of Science, Tel Aviv University’sVice President, Prof. Dan Peer is an extraordinarily prolific sci...

Episode #1: How to Translate Medicine?

I am excited to share the first episode of TAU Unbound, the official English language podcast of Tel Aviv University, which I will hosting regularly.

TUA Unbound is a podcast dedicated to decoding some of the most complex scientific issues in a friendly fashion. It will offer an open discussion about cutting-edge research and future developments. What inspires Israel's scientists and thinkers to dedicate their lives to solving societal and scientific problems? Every week we will share the story of another exemplary and inspirational figure.

Episode 1 is featuring the great Prof. Dan Peer, the university's VP for R&D. "How to Translate Medicine?" delves into the work of Peer, the Director of the Laboratory of Precision Nanomedicine.

Enjoy this interview. More to come!

Episode #1: How to Translate Medicine? Born in an ambulance at the gate of the Weitzman Institute of Science, Tel Aviv University’sVice President, Prof. Dan Peer is an extraordinarily prolific sci...

PitchBook Universities: Top 100 colleges ranked by startup founders | PitchBook

PitchBook Universities report released: Israel's Presence is Robust in Ranking of Top 100 undergraduate colleges by startup founders

Pitchbook: "The 2022 rankings are based on the number of founders whose companies received a first round of venture funding between Jan. 1, 2012, and Oct. 21, 2022. The methodology analyzes educational data on more than 144,000 founders. The data on entrepreneurs, companies and capital raised comes from the PitchBook Platform. Data on founders' educational background, as well as data on universities are collected from publicly available and primary sources. It is possible for the same company, or founder, to count toward multiple universities."

Israel is punching way above its weight with six universities in the top 100, one in the top 10 (TAU), two in the top 15 and five in the top 50:

Tel Aviv University #7
Technion #15
Hebrew University #31
Reichman University #38
Ben Gurion University #45
Bar Ilan University #71

A few interesting notes:
1. Israel's contingent in the top 20 is the second largest after the USA
2. Israeli institutions fared better than most private institutions in the United States
3. There is still a lot of work to be done in female participation in the tech eco-system in Israel

PitchBook Universities: Top 100 colleges ranked by startup founders | PitchBook PitchBook's annual list compares undergraduate and graduate programs by tallying up the number of startup founders among their alumni.

Israeli serial entrepreneur Uri Levine is a two-time “unicorn” builder. He co-founded Waze and is a former investor and board member at Moovit.

Uri's first book, “Fall in Love with the PROBLEM, not the Solution – A Handbook for Entrepreneurs”, will be published in January 2023.

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, stated in the foreword,
“it should be a bible for Entrepreneurs." Levine’s vision in building start-ups is to disrupt inefficient markets and improve under-functioning services. His book focuses on solving “BIG problems” that save consumer time and money while empowering them – and changing the world for the better. In his many years in the tech and innovation space, he has seen everything from failure, to moderate success, to tremendous achievements. Uri is a world-class speaker on entrepreneurship, disruption, leadership, evolution vs. revolutions of markets, mobility, and start-ups. He inspires audiences from all walks of life with is insights and experiences.

I was asked to conduct this interview with Uri Levine in my capacity as Co-Founder and Global Ambassador of the of Genius 100 Foundation, a community of change-makers inspired by Albert Einstein's vision.

Free registration:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6o1F1CF_So6-YYvcYnv_Yw

Holocaust Museum LA 14th Annual Gala

My good friend LA-based author Tom Teicholtz, son of Holocaust survivors, was recently honored by the Holocaust Museum of Los Angeles.

During the 14th Annual Gala of the museum at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, Tom spoke about his parents legacy and why it's so important to continue their legacy especially today in the face of growing antisemitism.

Tom's amazing story is at 13:30.

Congratulations Tom!

Holocaust Museum LA 14th Annual Gala Holocaust Museum LA 14th Annual Gala at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Honoring three generations of survivors, David and Sheryl Wiener, Tom Teicholz, a...

Israel to build a museum dedicated to Albert Einstein at university he helped found - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

An $18 million museum dedicated to the legacy of Albert Einstein will be built in Jerusalem. Thank you Jose Mugrabi!

Israel to build a museum dedicated to Albert Einstein at university he helped found - Jewish Telegraphic Agency The museum will be located on the campus of the Hebrew University, which holds the bulk of the Jewish physicist's papers.