Chaim Goldstein
Software Engineer,
Giga-Real Time Systems Ltd.

Chaim Goldstein graduated from JCT in 1994. He grew up in Petach Tikvah after arriving in Israel in 1971. He followed his high school years at Yeshivat Bnei Akiva in Nechelim with studies at Kerem b'Yavne (a yeshivah that combines Torah study with army service). "It was natural to pursue my academic studies at JCT," says Goldstein who holds a degree in Computer Engineering. "After learning in yeshivot I wanted to study in a college with a strong spiritual background

A father of three, Chaim works hard to balance engineering, family and Torah study. He is currently a senior software engineer and team leader specializing in NAFCOS (artillery navigation and firing control systems) for Giga-Real Time Systems Ltd. working out of Astronautics C.A. Ltd. His prior experience includes workingh for Israel Aircraft Industries as software engineer for the Arrow Missile project. He also helps JCT graduates maintain contact with each other by coordinating weekly shiurim in Israel's Central Region.

Chaim attributes much of his success to JCT. "A graduate of JCT has Jewish pride, is strong in Torah, and at the same time is a high-tech professional... I believe that a strong relationship between JCT and its graduates is important. JCT can help its alumni find work - particularly in today's difficult economic situation in Israel, and the alumni help support JCT in return.

He devotes his spare time to sharing Torah with a wide audience, from JCT graduates to adults and children in his neighborhood. He likes to prepare and give to the community. And while he admits that he hasn't much time, he volunteers to help JCT graduates in other parts of the country organizing Torah lectures. After all, he believes that "everyone who meets JCT alumni feels that there is something special.

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