For mentor Yair Liberman, a shared society is a daily practice, not just an ideal.“  Shared spaces become more important, not less, precisely in times of tension and pain”  Yair asserts. While mentoring Arab engineers, he has taken the personal step of learning Arabic to communicate more deeply and respectfully with his colleagues. His journey highlights Tsofen-Tashbik’s core mission: ensuring that professional collaboration in hi-tech serves as a stable anchor for trust and partnership, proving that even in challenging times, our economic and social futures are deeply interconnected.

Immersive Mentorship: Building a More Inclusive and Resilient Society   

Yair Liberman, a veteran project manager at Dassault Systèmes, has been a Tsofen-Tashbik mentor for nearly three years. His commitment to a shared society is reflected in his professional work and his personal dedication to learning Arabic.  

The Mission: Leveling the Playing Field for All Talents 

 “I was initially drawn to mentoring because I wanted to bridge the gap between my professional experience and my desire to build a more inclusive society. I strongly believe that talent is distributed equally, but opportunities are not. Mentoring is a concrete way to close that gap. Seeing mentees gain confidence and eventually enter the industry motivates me to stay involved. Over time, the mentoring relationship has become a two-way engagement; I feel that I am part of a broader effort to build a more resilient society.”  

Resilience through Collaboration: Hi-Tech as an Anchor for Trust   

“Shared spaces become more important, not less, precisely in times of tension and pain. When social dialogue breaks down, professional collaboration can remain a stable anchor. In our mentoring space, Jews and Arabs interact as equals with shared professional goals. This mutual exposure builds trust,breaks down stereotypes, and enables cooperation that extends well beyond the mentoring relationship itself. It proves that our economic and social futures are deeply interconnected.”    

Language as a Gateway: Deeper Connections through Cultural Understanding  

“I was motivated to learn Arabic by a desire to better understand the society I live in and communicate more directly with Arab colleagues. Language is a gateway to understanding culture, religion, and mindset. My experience with Tsofen-Tashbik reinforced this; deeper, more meaningful connections are made when you make an effort to understand someone in their own environment. It reminds me that diversity is a professional advantage that can change society for the better.”