Technion Australia ignites innovation

Technion Australia brought creativity and cutting-edge technology together as 30 year 10 students at Moriah College took part in a two-day hackathon exploring Jewish identity in the digital age.

Partnering with the Sydney Jewish Museum, Tzofim, Wix.com and Base44, the program challenged students to blend critical thinking with Jewish values as they tackled some of the most urgent issues facing young Jews today.

Over the course of the hackathon, presenters set three real-world challenges: supporting youth in responding to antisemitism online, identifying and preventing deepfake manipulation of Holocaust survivor testimonies, and helping youth movements grow and engage the next generation. Students worked intensively in teams, guided by workshops and one-on-one mentoring.

Shimrit Nothman delivered a session on writing effective prompts and using AI safely, equipping students with essential tools as they built their prototypes.

Wix.com and Base44 supplied development credits and expert technical support.