International Master Degree in Disaster Management, M.DM.

14/06/2026

For years,

the International Program
and the Israeli Program

have been part of the same department.

They've shared faculty,
events,
and a lot in between.

The only thing they didn't share
was Facebook.

(for some reason)

We're fixing that.

From now on, you'll find us here:
https://www.facebook.com/emergex/

And on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mdm-dep/

Turns out we were one department all along.

03/06/2026

Our graduates are already making an impact with monday.com's Emergency Response Team. Now it's your turn.
monday.com's Emergency Response Team is recruiting ambassadors for an international program supporting disaster response and humanitarian organizations around the world.
Learn more and apply: https://forms.monday.com/forms/7e5488225e65b31fd83fcccc2ca207d1?r=use1

20/05/2026

This week, students from our Emergency & Disaster Management Program took part in the “ Workshop” led by Access Israel- נגישות ישראל

Through simulations and hands-on activities, the students learned about the challenges people with physical, visual, hearing, and invisible disabilities may face during emergencies, along with practical tools for accessible communication and evacuation assistance.

The workshop gave students an important opportunity to experience these challenges from a different perspective and better understand the role of accessibility in emergency response.

A special thank you to the Access Israel team who led the workshop:
Michal Rimon, Merav Brumer, Ophelia Harel, Anita, Dafi, Gilad Hershkowitz, Adi Clinton, Julie, Tamara, and Eitan Negev.

Thank you for sharing your experience, knowledge, and personal perspectives with our students.

25/03/2026

Warm congratulations to Dr. Shachar Shapira on his appointment as an affiliated senior lecturer in the Department of Emergency and Disaster Management, School of Public Health, Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

Dr. Shapira, Deputy Director of Ambulatory Care and Head of the Center for Disaster Medicine and Humanitarian Response at המרכז הרפואי שיבא תל השומר, brings with him extensive experience spanning clinical practice, management, and research, along with a strong commitment to teaching and international collaboration.

This appointment marks an important milestone for the department, strengthening the connection between academia and the field, and advancing the development of teaching and research in this area.

We wish Dr. Shapira continued success and fruitful academic and research endeavors

07/02/2026

🎙 Faculty Spotlight | Public Health, Psychology, and Preparedness

Our Head of Department, Prof. Moran Bodas , recently took part in a thoughtful conversation with Prof. Bruce Rosen on his YouTube channel, Israel Health Highlights, addressing one of the most persistent challenges in public health and emergency management: why fear-based preparedness messaging so often fails.

Drawing on conflict psychology and Israel’s reality of chronic threat exposure, Prof. Bodas explains how denial and delayed action are not signs of public apathy, but adaptive psychological responses. The discussion highlights the need to move beyond fear-driven communication toward approaches that strengthen self-efficacy, agency, and community resilience.

The interview offers important insights for public health professionals, emergency managers, and policy makers seeking to design preparedness strategies that motivate action before crises unfold—while also reducing stress and disengagement.

We’re proud to see our department’s research and thinking contributing to critical conversations at the intersection of psychology, public health, and emergency preparedness.

🔗 We invite you to watch the full interview via Israel Health Highlights:
https://youtu.be/13arGUQtcEA?si=uH_QUcM_pbGkiCol

Most public health messaging fails because it taps into fear instead of empowerment, leaving people unprepared and overwhelmed. Professor Moran Bodas of Tel ...

12/01/2026

We are proud to share that Arielle Kaim - Gera, a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Emergency and Disaster Management at Tel Aviv University | אוניברסיטת תל-אביב, was selected to participate in the Global Young Scientists Summit, which took place last week in .

GYSS is a prestigious international conference that brings together outstanding early-career researchers from around the world with leading scientists and Nobel Prize winners for discussions on research, innovation, and global challenges. Arielle’s selection reflects the quality of her research and the international recognition of the academic work carried out within the department.

We congratulate Arielle on this achievement and wish her continued success in her research and academic leadership on the international stage.

08/01/2026

Online Open Day – January 28, 2026 at 16:00 (Israel Time)

Curious about the world of emergencies and crisis management, and how an academic program can prepare you to work in this field? Our online open day offers a clear look at what the Disaster Management degree includes and how it connects to real-life challenges.

We’ll walk through the program, the admission process, and what studying in this field actually feels like on a day-to-day basis. There will also be time for questions — practical, curious, or anything in between.

If you’re considering your next professional step, this session is a simple way to understand whether this direction is right for you.

Registration link: https://en-med.tau.ac.il/info-session-28jan26

05/01/2026

Our Emergency and Disaster Management master’s students are currently taking part in a classroom exercise as part of the Introduction to Emergency and Disaster Management course.

The exercise compares the All Hazards Approach with the Top Hazards Approach, prompting team-based discussion on how different planning frameworks respond to today’s risk landscape.

A focused, practical discussion that encourages critical thinking and real-world decision-making in emergency and disaster management.

25/12/2025

Today, students from the Israeli and International tracks of the Emergency and Disaster Management Department at the School of Public Health took part in a team-building workshop. No presentations and no theory, just learning through experience, movement, and working together.

The activities focused on coordination, clear communication, and solving problems as a team, sometimes under pressure. It quickly became clear that the best solutions don’t come from individuals, but from teamwork.

Throughout the workshop, students brought different working styles, rhythms, and approaches to the table, showing that there is more than one way to reach a solution. Along the way, teamwork, listening, and coordination proved to be key skills in moments that require quick thinking and decisions.

The workshop created an open and relaxed space for getting to know one another, sharing ideas, and enjoying plenty of humor, all through hands-on, shared experiences. A great way to connect students from both tracks and build a foundation for future collaboration.

18/12/2025

Emergencies don’t come with a manual.
Learn how to manage them.

Registration is open for the International Masters Degree in Disaster Management at Tel Aviv University, starting October 2026.

Apply here
https://emergexint.tau.ac.il/international_app_steps