The Josh and Judy Weston Robotics Center at Tichonet High School

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This unique laboratory located in the Tichonet Alterman High School is the first paperless lab in Israel, using only
21st-century technology as part of the teaching method. The robotics lab is home to a team that competes
internationally. The lab was established thanks to the generosity of Josh Weston, Chairman of the American Committee for The Tel Aviv Foundation. The Weston Family actively supports education and is also involved in the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo and HEMDA.

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