Theme: Beyond the Box

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

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Tel Aviv University, Haim Levanon
Tel Aviv, Tel-Aviv, 6910302
Israel

Caroline Glick

Journalist, Newspaper editor and Writer

Carlone Glick is a renown journalist, senior editor and Israeli author that is recognized wordwide in the subjects of Israeli policies, American politics, and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. During the Iraq war she joined the American forces at the battlefront. Glick stands out as one of Israels best speakers and is constantly invited to speak at many international forums. Its time that TED fans hear this sharp eloquent woman.

Chaim Topol

Theatrical and Film performer

Chaim Topol is Israels greatest performer. Actor, singer writer and producer, and even a gifted artist. He is the winner of the Israel Prize for Life Achievement and has performed on Broadway and West End stages as well as movies both in Israel and Hollywood. Topol was nominated for an Oscar and Tony award and has won two Golden Globe awards. Now, at the age of 80, he is preparing a talk for our conference that will touch each and every one of you, about what he does far away from the spotlight.

Eilam Gross

Proffesor / Particle Physicst, CERN

Professor Eilam Gross from the Particle Physics Department at the Weitzman Science Institute, led the team that discovered the Boson Higgs particle, also known as “The God Particle”. Prof. Gross was always a little different from the academic scenery and still, it’s not clear where he found his inspiration for the surprise that will be waiting for you on stage by the professor. Only god knows exactly what happened down there, at the particle accelerator in Geneva (CERN).

Eyal Eltawil

Actor / Comedian

Eyal Eltawil is an Israeli Actor, Screen writer, Stand-up Comedian and Author that recently returned from a tour through hell. At the age of 31 Eyal woke up with severe gut pains that were diagnosed as terminal cancer. Growths were already everywhere. Even after a set of intensive treatments, he was told he had slim chances of recovery. At that moment Eyal made two life changing decisions: to film his battle against cancer, and to make sure he laughs at every experience he goes through in hell.

Maayan Adin

Maayan Adin is a Performer; on stage she expresses herself best. On stage she feels free. Maayan is a dancer, choreographer and dance teacher filled with passion and love for her art. For Maayan, dancing is a way of life, expressed in everything she does. To broaden her dance horizons Maayan has mastered various dance elements ranging from Hip Hop and Locking to Classical Ballet and Jazz. Maayan sets foot on stage with one strict goal – to make everyone want to get up and dance.

Mariuma Ben Yosef

Beit Hashanti, Founder

At age 13 Mariuma found herself in the streets. At freezing Boston she slept in the park, covered in cardboard. Later she grew up in foster care and experienced both mental and physical abuse. All this set her on track to fulfill her destiny: Founding “Beit Hashanti”. Mariuma, honored with The Presidents Volunteer Badge and lighter of Israels independence day torch, has been taking care of thousands of teenagers during the past 30 years – so that they wont sleep in the streets. Her life’s rollercoaster, will stop for just a second, on the TEDx stage.

Noam Shomron

Dr. / Genomic Intelligence Laboratory, Head, Tel Aviv University

From Dr. Noam Shomron you should watch out. He can know everything about you. Including what the future holds for you, what diseases you might catch (god forbid), and when you will meet your end. Dr. Shomron heads the Genomic Intelligence Laboratory at Tel Aviv Universitys faculty of medicine. He is also the director of “Rare Genomics Israel”, an organization aiding kids with genetical disorders. After you hear him on stage, you’ll be at a huge dilemma regarding you personal DNA.

Ofra Graicer

Dr. / Expert in Operational Design

Dr. Ofra Graicer is an Expert in Operational Design and Strategic Thinking. She is a lead instructor in the combat command of the Israeli Defense Force, preparing senior commanders for serving at the general staff, and guiding them through the process of structuring strategies and special operations in the new age. In the fascinating talk she’s preparing for us, we will get actual insights on how to prepare for future wars, and not the ones that were.

Omer Steier

Omer Stier is one of Israels most noted choreographers .Omer has toured europe and Israel with his own dance troupe Anewindow Dance Company performing in respected festivals in Paris, France he has choreographed and staged shows for a variety of artists, dance festivals and international dance shows in Israel. For 16 years he has been mentoring and growing generations of dancers, dance teachers and choreographers in his own dance studio Dancity Dance Studios.

Roei Sadan

Explorer

We are about to witness a medical miracle. Roei Sadan, crossed the world on his bike for four and a half years. Alone. A historical journey of a crazy redhead who was covered by the media worldwide. 6 months ago, he was climbing the Himalaya Mountains, slipped, and fell hundreds of meters. Roei was mortally wounded, injured in every body part, even his head. Despite this he is planning to leave the hospital, to come tell us about the first journey that he doesn’t know – where it will end.

Roni Porat

Conductor

The conductor Roni Porat is always breaking barriers. He is a composer, musician, actor, writer, coach, radio host, leadership lecturer and even a magician for those who ask nicely. But this many talent artist is known primarily for his innovation and creativity at the concert halls. That’s how it will be this time, too. This is about to be the first TEDx conference with a full orchestra on stage, and as maestro Roni Porat sets foot on stage with his baton, we will get the chance to see (and hear!) a talk we will never forget.

Shai Piron

Rabbi, Educator, Politician

Shai Piron served as the 33rd Minister of Education in Israel. But his political career was short. During most of his life he was an educator, and stood at the head of the Yeshiva at Petah Tikvah. Piron was the CEO of “Hachol LeHinuch”, a movement dedicated to promoting Israels education that was established by business men. He is also active as one of Tzhaars Rabbis’. Now, the former Minister of Education is preparing a talk that will shake your perceptions and challenge the consensus, that we thought would stay here forever.

Sivan Ya'ari

Innovation Africa, Founder

Sivan Yaari is an energetic young woman that has already lived on four continents. But Africa is where she is fulfilling her vision that sounds unheard of: providing life to millions of African residents who live in the most remote villages on the continent. Yaari is the founder and CEO of Innovation: Africa, a non-profit organization that brings advanced Israeli technologies to the most remote areas in Africa, to create energy, pump water and grant them life.

Tzipi Strauss

Dr. / Chief of Neontology, Sheba Medical Center

Dr. Tzipi Strauss serves as Chief of Neonatology, at Sheba Hospital, and lectures at Tel Aviv University’s faculty of medicine. She studied at the Technion, Holland, and Harvard. Dr. Strauss is a mother to five children. We wouldn’t bother noting this, unless we heard that this piece of information is going to have a crucial part in her talk that will leave us all in tears.