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Today we met to discuss about the current status quo in Broshim, by listening to people sharing their stories and needs concerning living in the dorms.
The event was bittersweet because the people involved this time were a few (very sad), but very friendly and passionate. They brought up their own issues and suggested new ideas! Another reason for this taste is the fact that the years go by, but the problems are always the same and the things do not improve!
As a short summary, the last campaign that kickstarted was in June 2023, with the establishment of the Tenants' committee, in a joint effort of Israeli and International tenants to advance demands to change the current contract in some clauses (HERE you can read the post published back then for details).
The list of demands was compiled and presented to the Student Union representatives in charge of dealing with the University and Broshim management. Other initiatives were organized alongside this, such as the design of a protest, the advertisement campaign and the social media contents, such as the "TAU Dorms Confessions", where the tenants could publicly complain about the situation.
After a few months, the things did not progress and the recipients of the request to consider our demands never replied officially. Then, the war happened; a few months later we tried to resume the initiative, but only two people found themselves interested in the effort.
In these days, we would like to monitor the situation in Broshim, so that old and new tenants can reach out for explanations and for sharing their issues, in a communitarian manner.
That's why we thought that maybe we should try solving the problem from another angle. Maybe we can be more systematic in collecting the issues and diplomatic in addressing our needs. Yes, probably we need new strategies, and even if we tried and nothing happens, this would be another loud reminder for TAU and Broshim to pay attention to their ultimate customers, us.
Therefore, we encourage you to fill this FORM called "The Broshim Letter Box".
This form will always be available, so that every time that you have a story, a proof or something you want to let us know about your situation in Broshim, you can come back and fill it again.
It has been divided into topics according to the structure of the former document where we reported the demands back then.
The only restriction is to use appropriate wording, without being defamatory, offensive and false.
Please reach out if you need.
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