The Second Hackathon in Memory of Etay Perry
Our dear and beloved friend, who fell during the Iron Swords War on December 10, 2023, while maneuvering in Khan Yunis.
Etay was a devoted family man and a true friend, an engineer and a passionate handyman who always loved to find and invent solutions. He was a man of values—curious, creative, professional, and generous.
Etay believed in thinking outside the box, combining technology for the benefit of society, and in the power of people to drive both small and large changes.
The Hackathon in his memory was created to honor Etay in a way that reflects who he was, while also contributing to the community and edjucate our high-school students.
Each year, the hackathon focuses on a topic that was close to Etay’s heart, chosen by his friends and family.
The project involves students from Maccabim-Reut High School, where Etay grew up and studied.
The second hackathon, to be held in the first half of the 2025–26 school year, will focus on finding kitchen accessibility solutions for people with disabilities.
The hackathon will span about three months, during which several groups of high school students, guided by professional mentors, will work on solutions for real-life, everyday needs.
At the end of the process, the groups will gather for a concentrated 2-days event (the hackathon), where they will work through the night on their projects. In the morning, they will present their solutions before a professional judging panel, along with Etay’s family and friends.
For more information (Hebrew):
The project’s budget amounts to approximately 35,000 NIS per year, covering mainly refreshments for the various meetings throughout the project, printing costs, equipment, branded shirts, and a small token of appreciation for students and volunteers.
Any contribution will be welcomed with gratitude, deep appreciation, and love, and will help us honor the memory of our beloved Etay while also giving back to the community and fostering the development and education of our town’s youth.
***For larger contributions (5,000 NIS and above), a tax-deductible receipt (Section 46) can be provided. Please contact Hay Riany in advance at 052-8239327 or hriany@gmail.com
