Israeli Shaliach (Emissary), Eitan Torz

Introduction letter for Eitan Torz, Israeli Shaliach (Emissary)

Eitan Torz was born and raised in Be’er Sheva, “The capital city of the Negev”. He is the oldest of three siblings. Eitan attended Makif Alef high school, where he learned different fields of science. He participated in the program “Scientific leadership”, operating afternoon activities for children who have been victims of domestic violence.

Eitan served in the Israeli Defense Forces’ Air Force as the operator of the “PATRIOT” anti-aircraft weapon system. After 2 years operating the system he was chosen to take part in the officer courses, where cadets train and learn how to operate the system. After he got discharged he took different educational positions focusing on science, instructing a wide variety of different groups such as: religious schools, Bedouin schools, special education groups and more.

These experiences inspired him to take part in the “Shlichut” (Emissary) Program, and try to highlight Israel, for its diversity, vitality, and complexity.

Eitan enjoys hiking and traveling abroad, cooking and reading books in his free time.

As an educator, ideas are the greatest field of interest for Eitan. Therefore, he likes to share thoughts and different points of view of the world that we live in, challenging reality as it changes.

 Feel free to contact Eitan:

• Cell phone number: 219-789-9458

• Office number: 219-301-0960

• Email: shaliachnwi@federationonline.org

Eitan is available to speak about the following topics, as well as others upon request:

1.    Israel innov(n)ation – A psychological view about Israeli innovation. The process that took place over 70 years and how it got Israel to be one of the best places for Start-up companies. 

2.    Student Life in Israel- What are the differences between American and Israeli school systems? What keeps Israeli students busy? What happens after graduation?

3.    My 3 year Journey in the IDF (Israeli Defense Force)- My time in the Israeli army. What did I learn and how does that help me today. How the army influenced my life and the life of others that serve.  

4.    Israeli childhood games – Play and discover the origins of Israeli games that I played as a child. Each game helps us to improve a different skill.