The MAOZ Employment Joint Venture trains and connects valued, professional and mamlachti (common-good behaviors and actions) senior leaders. The program focuses on identifying fellows from the field of employment that come from the social, governmental, municipal, private and media sectors and represent the diverse population groups across the Israeli society
The training is based on meaningful learning and constant synergy among theory, reality, and experience in an effort to create lasting change in the field of employment. By working on leaders’ self-identity and values, and by receiving professional tools, the leaders are able to address the burning internal social and economic challenges of Israel and strengthen its socio-economic resilience
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Click hereProgram Vision
Build a network of social change leaders from a diverse sectors and communities in Israeli society working to advance mamlachtiut (common good behaviors and actions) and strengthen Israel’s socio-economic resilience' with a focus on the field of employment.
Program Goals
Mamlachti Leadership
Promoting mamlachti, multi-sectoral and multi-systematic leadership that is capable of leading change processes to advance Israel’s socio-economic resilience.
Network
Promoting leadership in the Network, building trust, developing professional tools and creating partnerships for driving change
Capacity to Lead Change
Developing personal abilities and the capacity to lead- change.
Program Content
Approximately seven weeks of intensive learning (about 45 days) spread throughout the year, including two weeks in the U.S., one of them at Harvard Business School.
“On the Job Training” format that allows the fellows to continue working while participating in the program, allowing them to immediately apply their knowledge and skills to real-world situations.
Peer learning and shared consultation regarding challenges faced by the fellows in their professional positions.
The program includes lectures and tours around Israel, meetings with inspirational figures and with senior Israeli leaders from the academic, business, public and social sectors. These meetings and the corresponding exposure to the challenges and opportunities of Israeli society, together with a constant and fruitful discourse of peer learning, create new knowledge, ways of thinking and a more lucid view of the future.
Admissions process
A synchronized admissions process across the ADVOT, MAKOM and MAOZ Employment Venture, in order to pool resources and enable an ideal match between candidates and programs, will open in Spring 2020.
- The registration for the next admissions process will launch in spring 2020.
- The admissions process includes four stages; at each stage, we summon the most qualified candidates from the previous stage:
For More Information
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MAOZ Fellows
מחזור א
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Slomi Avni
Board Member, Nirim Foundation. CEO, Taga Urbanic
About
Shlomi lives in Or Akiva, is married to Michal and a father of five. He loves sports, studying history and political processes.
Education
Shlomi has a Master's Degree in Political Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, both from the University of Haifa.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Nir Casspi
CEO and Founder, Landwer Coffee Company
About
Nir lives in Kibbutz Shefayim, is married to Orly and a father of two sons. He loves sports, especially basketball, and runs marathons.
Education
Nir holds an LL.B and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from IDC Herzliya.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Amir Ginossar
Head of Export and Foreign Trade, Agricultural Department
About
Amir lives in Mesilat Zion, he is married to Noa and a father to Yuval, Neta and Adar. Amir loves hiking, climbing, rappelling and riding his bike.
Education
Amir has an Executive MBA (EMBA) Degree, receiving the Dean's Award for Excellence, and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Psychology, both from Tel- Aviv University.
Limor Harel-Menashe
Director of Innovation, Prime Minister's Office
About
Limor is a former professional swimmer in Israel's national swimming team.
Education
Currently, Limor is a Master's Degree student in Organizational Consulting at Tel-Aviv University and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Studies and Management, majoring in Human Resources from The College of Management Academic Studies (COMAS).
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Tal Lagziel
Founder and Manager of an Algorithmic Hedge Fund
About
Tal lives in Tel Aviv and loves extreme traveling, volleyball and chess.
Education
Tal has an MBA Degree majoring in Finance and Entrepreneurship from INSEAD (France and Singapore).
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Tomer Segev
Educational entrepreneur and project manager for the establishment of educational innovation centers
About
Tomer lives in Modi'in, is married to Limor and has three children. He loves orienteering, traveling and cooking.
Education
Tomer has a Master's Degree in Applied Physics from Tel-Aviv University and a Bachelor's Degree in Physics and Mathematics from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, both with Honors.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Gal Shacham
CEO of UPS International Shipping Division
About
Married + 3, lives in Binyamina
Education
Gal received his B.A. in Business Administration from Rupin College and an M.B.A. from IDC Herzelia.
Yair Shindel
Founder and managing partner of the Amon Partners Fund - Investments in Medicine and Life Sciences
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Yair Shindel
Founder and managing partner of the Amon Partners Fund - Investments in Medicine and Life Sciences
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Ronny Weinberger
Advisor, Organizational and Management Consultant Specializing in Management Development, Organizational Culture, Communication and Conflict Resolution
About
Ronny lives in Kfar Saba, is married to Maya and a father to three children. He runs marathons, loves reading and is currently writing his first book.
Education
Ronny has a B.Sc. in Information System Engineering from the Technion Institute of Technology and is also a certified instructor of various effective listening and communication methods.
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Shai Babad
CEO of Blue Square Group
About
Shai lives in Moshav Rishpon, is an extreme sports lover and an enthusiastic traveler who has visited more than 50 counties. Shai also enjoys participating in Israeli folk music events.
Education
Shai has a Master's Degree in Economics and Finance from the London School of Economics (LSE) and an LL.B Degree in Law and Economics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Yael Drori Doron
Independent Consultant & Lecturer on Innovative Development & Creative Thinking
About
Yael is married to Eyal, has three children and lives in Giv'at Ada. She enjoys photography, traveling and playing 'Ingress'.
Education
Yael has a Master's Degree in Educational Counselling from Tel-Aviv University and a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Yael is also a graduate of the Integrative Psychotherapy program at Tel-Aviv University.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Ran Dudai
JDC-CEO
About
Rani is married to Shani, has two children and lives in Ramat Hasharon.
Education
Rani holds two Masters' Degrees: one in Social Work from Bar-Ilan University and the other, an MBA majoring in Management from the University of Haifa. His Bachelor's Degree in Social Work is from Tel-Aviv University.
קרדיט: אלעד מלכא
Roy Folkman
Strategic Advisor
About
Roy is married to Kim and has two children. He enjoys camping and hiking, Judaic studies and community and economic development in Jerusalem and the periphery.
Education
Roy has a Master's Degree in Public Policy and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Middle East studies, both from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is a Wexner Israel Fellowship graduate with a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Eitan Ginzburg
Member of Knesset, Blue & White Party, Chair, Knesset House Committee
About
Eitan lives in Ra'anana, loves listening to Israeli music and reading biographies and history books.
Education
Eitan has a Master's Degree in Political Science from Tel-Aviv University and an LL.B Degree as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Government Studies, both from IDC Herzliya. Eitan is licensed and certified to practice Law in Israel.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Nir Hacohen
CEO, Beit Berl College
About
Nir is married to Maya, has three daughters and lives in Ra’anana.
Education
Nir has a Master's Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Management, both from Tel-Aviv University.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Tomer Heimann
Deputy Director of Planning & Business Development, JTLV Investments
About
Tomer lives in Moshav Shilat, is married to Shani and a father of two children.
Education
Tomer has a Research Master's Degree in Public Administration and Urban Planning and a Bachelor's Degree in Geography and Political Science, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Tomer is a graduate of the Atidim Cadets Program for Public Service.
Dorit Hizi
Director of the Public Information Workshop
About
Dorit is married to Elad and lives in Tel-Aviv.
Education
Dorit has an MBA Degree with Honors from Tel-Aviv University and a Bachelor's Degree in Physics and Mathematics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, acquired during her military service as a 'Talpiot' recruit. Currently, Dorit is studying for her Ph.D. Degree in Life Sciences at Tel-Aviv University.
קרדיט: חן גלילי
Itay Ben Horin
Founder and CEO, Ben Horin & Alexandrovitz Strategy, Communications and Crisis Management
About
Itay lives in Tel- Aviv with his wife Liran and daughter Eshkol. He enjoys reading, basketball and theater.
Education
Itay has a Master's Degree with Honors in Public Administration and an LL.B Degree, both from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: הדס רנדלר
Adi Koll
Dean of Students, Lecturer, IDC Herzliya. Chairman of The Access for All Program
About
Adi is married to Ilan and lives in Tel- Aviv. She loves playing water polo and following her discharge from the military she was a member of the national water-polo team.
Education
Both Adi's LL.M and Ph.D. Degrees in Law are from Columbia University. Her Bachelor's Degree is from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Tom Lahad
Chairman of the Supplent Company
About
Tom is married to Tahel, lives in Kibbutz Ayelet HaShahar and is a father to Imri, Ziv and Ori. He loves carpentry, traveling and photography as well as guiding people towards realizing their dreams.
Education
Tom holds a Bachelor's Degree in Bible Studies and Judaism and a Teaching Diploma in Judaism from the 'Revivim' program at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Adi Leviatan
Vice President, 3M
About
Adi is married to Eli, lives in Tel Aviv and a mother to Yotam and Yaeli.
Education
Adi has a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and East Asian Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Diplomas in Chinese Language from the Peking and Tsinghua Universities in Beijing, China.
Elisheva Mazy
CEO, Khan Theatre
About
Elisheva lives in Jerusalem.
Education
Elisheva has a Master's Degree in Political Communication and a Bachelor's Degree in the joint program for Philosophy, Economics and Political Science, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Shahar Rubinstein
CEO, Kedma Youth Village
About
Shahar is married to Ronital, lives in Kibbutz Nitzanim and has two children.
Education
Shahar holds two Master's Degrees: one in Jewish Philosophy from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the other in Education Systems Management. His Bachelor's Degree in Jewish Studies was from the 'Revivim' program at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מיקי כרצמן
Yakir Segev
Chairman of the Social Space
About
Yakir lives in Jerusalem and has three children.
Education
Yakir has a Master's Degree in Public Policy from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Bachelor's Degree from the combined program in Philosophy, Economics and Political Science.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Adler Shilo
Head of Infrastructure Director of the Ministry of Transportation
About
Shilo lives in Eli, is married to Hadas and a father of five. He loves long distance running, cycling and learning Torah with his children.
Education
Shilo has a Master's degree in Political Science and a Bachelor's degree in Education both from Bar-Ilan University.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Ari Singer
Owner and Director of a Diamond Trading Company
About
Ari is married to Rachel, lives in Peduel and has six children. He loves learning Torah, playing with his grandchildren and traveling around Israel.
Education
Ari has a Master's Degree in Political Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, both from Bar-Ilan University.
קרדיט: דה מרקר
Keren Terner
Chief operating partner, Vintage Fund
About
Keren lives in Tel-Aviv
Education
Keren has an MBA Degree, majoring in Finance and Accounting and a Bachelor's Degree with Honors in Economics and Business Administration, both from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: אורי אורן
Roy Wiesner
Managing Director, aMoon Fund
About
Roy lives in Tel-Aviv, enjoys photography, hiking and diving. He also participated in marathons in Berlin and New York.
Education
Roy has a joint Master's Degree with Honors in Public Administration and Economic Policy Management from Columbia University and from London School for Economics. Roy's LL.B Degree with Honors is from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and he is licensed and certified to practice law in Israel and in New York.
Hudi Zack
Chief Product Officer, Morfisk
About
Hudi and his wife Dalia live in Ramat Hasharon and have three daughters. He loves jogging, playing and listening to music and traveling.
Education
Hudi has a Master's Degree with outstanding distinction in Electronic Engineering from Tel-Aviv University and a Bachelor's Degree in Physics with Honors from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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קרדיט: מעוז
Shmuel Abramzon
Senior Deputy to Chief Economist, Israel Ministry of Finance
About
Shmuel lives in Jerusalem with his wife Ruth and children Raya and Shira. In his free time he studies Torah, travels and is learning how to ski.
Education
Ph.D. in Policy Analysis from the Rand Institute in Santa Monica, United States. MA in Economics, and BA in Philosophy, Economics and Political Science, both from the Hebrew University
קרדיט: מעוז
Raaje Alkarem
School Principal, Ort School - Abu Talul, Ort Israel
About
Raaje lives in an unrecognized Bedouin village near Hura in southern Israel. In his free time he engages in sports, mainly running.
Education
MA in Educational Counseling and MA in Conflict Management and Resolution. BA in Education and Geography, Levinsky College and BEd from Kaye College for Education.
קרדיט: מעוז
Liat Amar Arran
Representative of the Jewish Agency in South Africa and director of the Israel Center.
About
Liat lives in Eliav, a residential community for both religious and secular residents that she helped found. She lives there with her husband Biko (Tzvika) and three children Yali, Orya and Neta.
Education
Ph.D. in Social Psychology, where her thesis focused on relationships between Sephardic Jews and Arabs and an MA (magna cum laude) in Organizational Psychology, both from Ben Gurion University. BA in Bio-Psychology from the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Anat Asraf
former, Director of Municipal Elections Department, Ministry of Interior
About
Anat lives in Mevasseret Zion with her husband Yair and children Amit, Yuval and Aviv
Education
MA in Organizational Counseling (cum laude) and BA in Sociology (magna cum laude), both from the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: קרן שוסטרמן
Ifat Bechor
CEO of the Unistream organization
About
Ifat lives in Tel Aviv with her husband Rotem and children Amit, Yuval and Alma. Ifat loves movies, cooking, music, family trips and sports.
Education
MA in Marketing from the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, New York, and BA in Communications and Management from the College of Management, Rishon Lezion.
קרדיט: רפי קוץ
Ofer Berkovitch
Chairman of "Awakening in Jerusalem", Chairman of the Opposition in the Jerusalem Municipality
About
Ofer lives in Jerusalem, is married to Dina and father to Ariel. In his free time he loves to play soccer, go on hikes and see good movies at the Smadar Cinema.
Education
BA in Philosophy, Economics and Political science from the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: עינת להב
Dganit Biederman
CEO of c.i.
About
married with four children Shai, Omer, Gali and Ran. In her free time she meditates, hikes, and enjoys folk dancing.
Education
Ph.D. in Education, MA in Educational Counseling (both with summa cum laude) and BA in Behavioral Science and Industry and Management (magna cum laude), all at Ben Gurion University.
קרדיט: בני עקיבא
Menachem Bombach
Head of the "Eternity" educational network
About
Menachem lives in Beitar Illit. In his free time he works in education, management of educational systems and inter-cultural dialogue.
Education
MA in Public Policy at the Hebrew University and BA in Education and a B.Ed. at the Moreshet Yaakov College.
קרדיט: מעוז
Eilon Dachbash
Deputy CEO of Phoenix, Retail Credit Manager
About
Eilon lives in Holon. He spends his spare time mainly with family and friends and loves movies and good food.
Education
BA in Computer Science from the College of Management, Rishon Lezion and an Investment advisor license from the Israel Securities Authority..
Nurit Felter-Eitan
Director of the Department of Communications, Information and Community Relations, Bank of Israel
About
Nurit lives in Mevasseret Zion. In her free time she is physically active, and especially loves long distance running.
Education
MA in Political Science and BA in Economics and Political Science, both from Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Benyamin Fisher
Faculty member at the Mandel Institute Leadership School
About
Benyamin lives on Kibbutz Merav with his family.
Education
Ph.D. in Education from the E.L.T.E University in Budapest, MA in Educational Management from Derby University, a BA in Education from the Jerusalem College and a B.Ed.
קרדיט: אביבה גולדברג בן-חיים
Noga Gil
Director of the Public Service Leadership Program, and Director of the Development Unit at Mandel North
About
Noga lives on Maale Gilboa. She is married and a mother to five wonderful children. She spends most of her free time raising her family, learning Torah and reading.
Education
MA in Jewish Studies (magna cum laude) at Touro College and BA and BEd in Talmud at Bar Ilan University. She is also a graduate of the school principals’ training course.
Inbar Harush Gity
Director of "Tikkun", project manager at the Ministry of Defense
About
Inbar lives in Shoham. She spends her free time doing long distance running, and with her family.
Education
MA in Public Policy in the Honors program and BA in Psychology and Biology, both from the Hebrew University. Inbar has also completed a BEd at the Beit Berl College.
קרדיט: מעוז
Jonathan Greifman
An investor in Intel's corporate venture capital fund
About
MBA from the Wharton School of Business Administration at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in social sciences and humanities (magna cum laude) from the Open University
Education
Yoni lives in Tel Aviv, is married to Rona and father to Gil. He spends his free time training, reading and spending time with his family.
קרדיט: מעוז
Ibrahim Habib
CEO of Reina Local Council
About
Ibrahim lives in I’billin, is married to Shadiya Gerzuzi and father to Ava and Haviv. He spends his free time brewing beer and organizing educational and cultural events at his church in I’billin.
Education
MA in Public Policy with a specialization in Conflict Resolution and Arbitration at Tel Aviv University, and BA in Theater and Middle East Studies at the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Ehab Hoseen
VP of Human Resources and Customer Experience in the King Store Network
About
Ehab lives in Nazareth with his wife Narges and children Karem and Jude. He spends his free time mountain biking, and playing soccer and other competitive sports.
Education
Ehad has an Engineering degree in Industry and Management, with a specialization in production systems
קרדיט: אור פרבוזניק
Tair Soli Ifergan
Director of the Labor Arm, Ministry of Economy and Industry
About
Tair lives in Mazkeret Batya with her husband Yehuda and two daughters. In her free time she loves to read, go on trips, spend time with her family and learn about art.
Education
MA in Public Policy at the Tel Aviv University and a BA in Political Science and International Relations at the Hebrew University
קרדיט: מעוז
Oz Katz
Director of the Industries Administration
About
Oz lives in Jerusalem, is married to Michal and father to Shira and Tal. In his free time, Oz loves longdistance running, spending quality time with his family, reading and participating in martial arts.
Education
MA in the Honors Program in Public Policy and BA in Economics and Agricultural Sciences, both from the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Anat Nehemia Lavee
CEO of the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation Partnerships
About
MA in Public Policy and BA in Political Science and General History, both from Tel Aviv University.
Education
MA in Public Policy and BA in Political Science and General History, both from Tel Aviv University.
Uri Leventer-Roberts
Development Manager, Production Company G.G. Zohar
About
Uri lives in Tel Aviv with his wife Maya and children Tomer and Avishai. In his spare time he runs and has participated in marathons in Israel and in the United States. He is a self-defined “foodie” and loves exploring the culinary and urban culture of Tel Aviv.
Education
MA in Public Policy from Harvard University and BA in History and Political Science (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Iitshak Malachi Levinge
Promotion of the jJewish Diaspora Topic
About
Malachi lives in Kiryat Arba with his wife Ateret and children Tair, Hallel, Dvir, Tama Uri and Noam. In his free time, Malachi reads books and likes hiking.
Education
MA in Management and Public Policy from the Hebrew University and a BA in Economics and Business Management from the University of Ariel.
קרדיט: מעוז
Nir David Levinger
CEO, The Sales and Distribution Company, Coca Cola Group in Israel
About
BA in Business Management from the Center for Academic Studies.
Education
BA in Business Management from the Center for Academic Studies.
קרדיט: מעוז
Ronny Linder
Health Policy Reporter and Columnist, TheMarker – Haaretz
About
MA in Labor Studies and BA in Psychology and Communications, both from Tel Aviv University.
Education
Ronny lives in Tel Aviv, and is mother to Beeri, Uri and Gali. In her free time, she loves cinema and literature, especially on the Holocaust, and at every opportunity visits Jerusalem, a city close to her heart.
קרדיט: מעוז
Dafna Maor
Director of Labor Market Integration for Individuals with Disabilities, Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
About
Dafna lives in Shimshit. In her free time she is involved in local and regional community projects and loves to travel.
Education
MA in Law from Bar Ilan University and BA in Social Sciences from Tel Aviv University. In addition Dafna is a coach and qualified arbitrator.
קרדיט: מעוז
Orly Friedman Marton
A social activist engaged in the fields of body-mind
About
Orly lives in Tel Aviv. She is married to Eran with two children, Alma and Emma. In her free time Orly enjoys pilates, reading and touring Israel and the world with family and friends.
Education
MA and BA in Law, both from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Weinberger Avraham Mordechai
Deputy Director of the Social Services Department for Finance, Bnei Brak Municipality
About
Avraham lives in Ashdod with his wife, four daughters and two sons. In his free time Avraham learns Torah and studies a wide range of subjects. He also reads and enjoys traveling.
Education
BA and MA in Business Management, with specialization in Accounting, Finance and Capital Markets from the Ono Academic College. In 2015, he was awarded an accounting license.
קרדיט: מעוז
Avraham Naphtali
CEO, Ethiopian Jewry Heritage Center
About
Naftali has been living in Yodfat for 52 years. He is married with three children. In his free time he hikes, runs marathons, and gardens.
Education
BSc in Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Technion.
קרדיט: מעוז
Shirin Natour-Hafi
Principal, ORT School
About
Shirin lives in Lod, is married to Muhammad and has three children Lin, Aya and Omri.
Education
MA in Arabic, BA in Arabic and Jewish Literature and BEd, both from Bar Ilan University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Sari Nuriel
Executive Director, Zionism 2000
About
Sari lives in Rosh Ha’Ayi with her four-year-old twins, Ella and Gilad. In her few free hours, Sari loves to read.
Education
MA in Business Management and Nonprofit Management at the University of Haifa and BA in Classical Archaeology and Geography at Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: חופשי
Amit Persiko
Chief of Staff of the Minister of Communications
About
Amit lives in Jerusalem with his wife Dikla and three children Yonatan, Tamar and Yoav. In his free time he loves to cook and hike.
Education
LLM in Law (summa cum laude) and LLBin Law and International Relations (magna cum laude), both from Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Ehud Remer
Global Business Development Manager, Mobileye
About
Udi is married to Katrin, and father to Jonathan. He lives in Jerusalem, and in his free time he lives to travel, run and bike.
Education
MA in Law at Bar Ilan University and BA in Economics (summa cum laude) at Ben Gurion University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Ahron Safrai
Head of Employment Assistance Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Services - Legal Bureau, Director General of Achvat Torah
About
Aharon lives in Elad. In his free time he reads and volunteers in his community.
Education
Aharon completed Yeshiva studies at the Ateret Yisrael Kollel in Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מעוז
Na’Ama Schultz
Director General of the Deputy Prime Minister's Office
About
MA in law, for non-legal professionals at Bar Ilan University, and BA in Political Science at Tel Aviv University. In addition, Naama is a graduate of the leadership course for directors and senior executives from Tel Aviv University.
Education
MA in law, for non-legal professionals at Bar Ilan University, and BA in Political Science at Tel Aviv University. In addition, Naama is a graduate of the leadership course for directors and senior executives from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Nasrin Shami
Founder & CEO, FORSA Foundation, Area Coordinator in the Young cadets in the local authorities program
About
Nasrin lives in Daliat el- Carmel with her husband and her sons Kian and linar. In her free time she loves reading, listening to music and baking.
Education
MA in Organizational Development and Counseling and BA in Social Sciences – Sociology and Anthropology, both from the University of Haifa.
קרדיט: מעוז
Alma Shiran
Director of Southern Community Administration, Tel Aviv - Yafo Municipality
About
Head of the Department of Rehabilitation and Welfare in Education, Tel Aviv -Yafo Municipality
קרדיט: מעוז
Michael Ben Shitrit
CEO of Another Lesson association
About
BA in history at Ben Gurion University and a B.Ed. from the Achva College.
Education
BA in history at Ben Gurion University and a B.Ed. from the Achva College.
קרדיט: מעוז
Abramzon Shlomo
Senior Deputy to the State Attorney, Incitement and Security Issues, Ministry of Justice – State Attorney
About
Shlomi lives in Nes Harim with his wife Ofra ad their four children. In his free time he loves to read and spend time with his family.
Education
MA in law from the Hebrew University and BA in Law and Business Administration (magna cum laude) from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya.
קרדיט: מעוז
Guy Adin Spigelman
Healthcare & Life Sciences Startup Business Development Manager, Amazon Israel
About
Guy lives in Tel Aviv with his wife Naomi and children Eden, Galya and Neta. In his free time, Guy loves to cook and spend time with his family.
Education
BA in Mass Communications at Macquarie, Sydney, Australia.
קרדיט: מעוז
Noam Wiezner
Strategic consultant and entrepreneur in the health field
About
Noam lives in Jerusalem with his wife Ayala and children Omer and Yonatan
Education
MA, Public Policy (Honors) and BA in Political Science and Communications, both from the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Matan Yaffe
Founder and co-CEO, Desert Stars
About
Matan lives in Nitzana in the Negev with his wife Aviv and children Nevo and Negev. In his free time he loves hiking and rock climbing.
Education
Matan is studying for his BA in Natural Sciences at the Open University and has a group counseling certificate from the Wingate Institute.
קרדיט: מעוז
Ehud Yerushalmi
CEO, Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT)
About
Udi lives in Tel Aviv and is married. He spends his free time surfing and playing sports. He loves the sea, traveling abroad to unknown destinations.
Education
BA in Political science and Sociology at the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo.
קרדיט: מעוז
Asaf Zamir
General Consul in New York
About
Asaf lives in Tel Aviv - Jaffa.
Education
BA in Law from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Maisa Zoubi
Attorney at the Northern Civil District Attorney's Office
About
Maisa is married to Shua and is mom to Dana, Alin and Adi. She lives in Kfar Sulam and spends her free time reading.
Education
MA in Law at the University of Haifa and BA in Law at the Academic College of Netanya.
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Hadar Gur Arie
VP of Marketing, Mako Group
About
Hadar holds a BA in advertising and communication from NYIT.
Education
Hadar lives in Mitzpe Ramon with her husband and two children
קרדיט: מעוז
Nir Bartal
Head of Ornit Municipality
About
Married and has 3 children.
Education
Nir has a BA in economics from Tel Aviv University, and an MBA from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מעוז
Avital Blonder
CEO & Founder, Jindas: Urban Regeneration in Lod
About
Avital is married to Yael and lives in Lod.
Education
Avital holds a BA in psychology from Ben Gurion University in the Negev and an MBA in social leadership also from Ben Gurion University in cooperation with the Mandel Leadership Institute.
Roei Dahan
Acting Senior Vice President of Human Capital
About
Roei lives in Nehosha cooperative community in the Ella Valley. He is married to Liat and is the father of four children.
Education
Roei holds an MPA from Tel Aviv University, and graduate of the Atidim Cadets for Public Service of the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Fadi Elobra
Founder and CEO, TalenTeam – Placement of Arab Academics
About
Fadi was born in Rahat where he lives today with his wife Dunywa and their child. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family whether it be hiking, traveling or playing at home.
Education
Fadi studied structural engineering with a focus on project management at Ben Gurion University in the Negev.
קרדיט: מעוז
Netanel Elyashiv
Educator at the Eli Pre-Military Academy, Author, Publisher & Publicist
About
Netanel studied in Mercaz HaRav Kook for four years, in the Yeshivat Har Hamor for additional four years, and in the army veterans’ yeshiva in Eli for two years. He holds an executive MPA from Tel Aviv University and a BA in psychology. Currently he is completing his rabbinical ordination certification through the Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Education
Netanel studied in Mercaz HaRav Kook for four years, in the Yeshivat Har Hamor for additional four years, and in the army veterans’ yeshiva in Eli for two years. He holds an executive MPA from Tel Aviv University and a BA in psychology. Currently he is completing his rabbinical ordination certification through the Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Ofira Goldwasser
Director of Human Resources, Jerusalem District and Shefela, Maccabi Health Services
קרדיט: אסם
Ofira Goldwasser
Director of Human Resources, Jerusalem District and Shefela, Maccabi Health Services
About
Ofira grew up in Rehovot and after completing her BA moved with her husband to the southern town of Arad. The south proved to be an inspirational backdrop for Ofira’s career and commitment to building a stronger Israel. Today she resides with her husband and two daughters in Me
Education
Ofira holds a BA from the faculty of biotechnology and food engineering at the Technion and an MBA from Ben Gurion University. In addition, she was trained as senior mentor in the Osem Group.
קרדיט: מעוז
Dasi Gordon
CEO, Community Administration in Jerusalem, IACC Israel Association of Community Centers Ltd.
About
Dasi lives in Jerusalem. She is married and is the mother of four children: Adina, Udi, Refael and Shuki. Dasi enjoys reading, meeting people, and having interesting debates.
Education
Dasi holds a BA and an MBA (with distinction), with a specialty in finance. She also holds a teaching certificate.
קרדיט: מעוז
Shmuel Greenberg
Director of the Ultra-Orthodox Education Department in the Jerusalem Municipality
About
Shmuel lives in Beit Shemesh with his wife and five children. While free time is rare, any time off, he spends traveling with his family.
Education
Shmuel has an MPA from Hebrew University and an LL.B. from Ono Academic College. He also has an equivalent bachelor’s degree in education as well as a certificate in teaching. He is a graduate of both a mediation and project management course and is a Mandel Laedership fellow
קרדיט: מעוז
Adi Hachmon
Deputy Director of Budgets (Infrastructure), Budget Division, Ministry of Finance
About
Adi lives in Jerusalem and is married to Dan.
Education
Adi holds a BA in economics and cognitive sciences (with distinction) and an MA in financial economocs, both from the Hebrew University
קרדיט: מעוז
Abed Eljabar Hasdia
Head of the Digital Division at Harel Insurance
About
Abed lives in Jerusalem with Hanin and their daughter Aya.
Education
Abed is responsible for developing the Authority’s strategy, monitoring annual work plans, partnering with other government bodies and institutional entities and advising on key issues and challenges facing the Authority. Before advising the commissioner, Abed managed the Pensions Department, supervising the fund’s activity and regulation in Israel and promoting initiatives to encourage saving for retirement. For the last five years, Abed has volunteered for Shiur Acher, an organization that promotes equality and encourages meaningful civic involvement in the Israeli public school system.
Shahar Rachela Horev
Head of the Strategy and Planning Unit, CIBT Ministry of Defense
Professional background
Shahar is Head of the Strategy and Planning Unit at SIBAT Ministry of Defense.In 2012 she established the division that is tasked with establishing policy and providing resources and tools to small and medium -size defense industries. In hers current role Shahar has led efforts to maximize the potential of defense exports by managing competitive intelligence and identifying global trends and business opportunities. She oversees organizational ethics and the quality in SIBAT - The International Defense Cooperation Directorate of the Israel Ministry of Defense.Shahar served as the business attaché in the Israeli embassies in Paris and in Lisbon on behalf of the Ministry of Economy. She also has experience in the private sector in Chinaand in Europe.
About
Shahar lives in Mevasert Zion. She is married and has two sons. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the arts.
Education
Shahar holds an MBA (marketing and entreprenuership specialty) and a BA in business administration and international relations (with distinction) from Hebrew University in Jeusalem. Shahar is also a graduate of the industrial entreprenuership and management program – a unique project of Stef Wertheimer and the business administration school of Tel Aviv Univerity. She also completed a group facilitation course at the Kibbutzim Seminar College.
Ghalia Abu Kaff
Director of Economic Development, Yanabia
About
Ghalia lives in Um Batin and is the mother of five children.
Education
Ghalia is a PhD candidate in communications at Ben Gurion University. She holds an MA in public health, a BSW, and a B.Ed. all from Ben Gurion University
קרדיט: מעוז
Yoram Karin
Head of Council, Emek Mayanot Regional Council, Chairman of the Kinneret Amakim Cluster
About
Yoram has a BA in agricultural economics and administration from the Agriculture School of the Hebrew University.
Education
Yoram has a BA in agricultural economics and administration from the Agriculture School of the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: כפיר זיו
Efrat Makin- Knafo
Chief Resilience Officer (100 resilient cities pioneered by the Rockefeller foundation), and Adviser to the Mayor for the Advancement of Women, Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality
About
Efrat lives in cooperative community in central Israel. She is married and has three children. Efrat is an activist working for social justice, particularly for disadvantaged populations.
Education
Efrat completed an LL.B. from the Radzyner Law School at IDC Hertzeliya with distinction, and a BA (with honors) in government and diplomacy from the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Hertzeliya.
קרדיט: מעוז
Hadas Lahav
Storytelling Director, MAOZ
About
Hadas lives in Givatayim with her partner and two children.
Education
Hadas holds an LL.B. and a BA in political science from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Noa Litmanovitz
Head of the Senior Economics Division of the Public Transportation Authority
About
Noa lives in Jerusalem with her partner Shai and their daughter Ella
Education
Noa has an MA in financial economics (with honors) and a BA in economics and in liberal arts from the Amirim program (with honors), both from the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Sonia Massoud
Accountant and business and financial consultant
About
Sonia lives in Ramle, with her husband Bashar and their children Elias and Tanya. She believes in a healthy work-life balance. She loves to travel and volunteer. Sonia works as counselor, advising children and adolescents on social and moral issues. She also helps out at Ramle’s Catholic choir and organizes concerts for the city. Sonia believes it is possible to use singing as a way to bring Jews and Arabs together. She is often called upon to lecture in high schools about the future of Isra
Education
Sonia studied accounting.
קרדיט: מעוז
Ibrahim Nsasra
Founder and Chairman of the Tamar Center Founder and Chairman of the Tamam Initiatives Group
About
Ibrahim resides in Lakia with his wife and four children. First and foremost he enjoys spending his free time with his family. Other hobbies include studying the English language, reading, and getting together with friends.
Education
Ibrahim holds a BA in education and teaching and an MA in public policy from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מעוז
Chagai Philipson
VP of Human Resources, Hadassah Medical Center
About
Chagai lives in Gan Yavneh with Einat and their three children. In his free time, he is involved with his local community and likes to travel.
Education
Chagai holds a BA in behavioral science and liberal arts from Ben Gurion University. He is a graduate of the Israel Defense Forces Command and Staff College, and a graduate of the Open University’s course for directors and senior executive.
קרדיט: מעוז
Amir Reshef
Deputy Budget Commissioner (Defense & Government), Ministry of Finance
About
Amir lives in Jerusalem with his wife Rotem and their son Omer. He is member of Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem F.C association – the first fan owned soccer club in Israel.
Education
Amir holds a BA in philosophy, economy and political science and a master's degree in economy both from the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Vardit Rosenblum
A rabbinical attorney and a lawyer. Moderator of the Mandel program for the development of leadership in Ultra-Orthodox society and the program "Public Representatives" in collaboration with the Hebrew University. Director of the "Otot" seminary
About
Vardit is a mother of four – three adult children and one small daughter. While she lives in the ultra-Orthodox city of Beitar Illit, her heart is in Jerusalem. She is married to Yehezkel. Vardit enjoys studying, teaching, and prioritizes time for reflection.
Education
Vardit holds a Rabbinical Pleaders certificate from the Chief Rabbinate. She has an LL.B. from Ono Academic College and is a board-certified lawyer. She has an MPA from Hebrew University and is currently completing an MA in Jewish thought at Hebrew University. Vardit is also a graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership.
Maya Schwartz
Director of the Mandel Program for Academic Leadership, Mandel Leadership Institute
Professional background
Maya serves as Director of the Mandel Program for Academic Leadership at Mandel Leadership Institute. In her previous position she has been Head of R&D Unit, Avney-Rosha, the Israeli Institute for School Leadership. Before she joined Avney-Rosha, she established and managed the R&D Unit at Branco Weiss, leading teams who develop new pedagogic models. Maya has extensive experience supporting teams of teachers and principals in schools, and in leading county-wide processes of change in teaching and learning. Maya co-edited Making A School, with Dr. Naomi Mandel-Levy, a paper on research and practical implications of pedagogic leadership. Previously, Maya taught creative writing, philosophy and thought in primary schools.
About
Maya lives in Mevaseret Zion with Yuval and their children: Daniel (10), Ido (7) and Alon (2). In her free time, she likes to read fiction and travel with her children.
Education
Maya is a PhD candidate in education with a focus on oral feedback in the classroom at Ben Gurion University in the Negev. Maya holds an MA in the philosophy of education and a BA in education and in the multidisciplinary track, both from Hebrew University in Jerusalem. She is also a graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership.
קרדיט: מעוז
Efrat Segev
VP Information & Research, Dun & Bradstreet Israel
About
Efrat lives in Tel Aviv. In her free time, she enjoys TRX workouts and practices yoga.
Education
Efrat completed an LL.M. from Bar Ilan University and holds a BA in economy and psychology from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: צביקה גולדשטיין
Yifat Sela
Senior Deputy Strategy and Human Capital, Government Companies Authority
About
Yifat lives in Modi’in with her husband and four children. In her free time, she takes drumming lessons.
Education
Yifat has a BA in Israel studies from Bar Ilan University and an MA in gender studies from JTS in New York. She also holds an LL.M. from Bar Ilan University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Sara Shadmi-Wortman
CEO of the Global Center for Community Building, and a faculty member at Oranim College
About
Sara has a PhD in education and community from Tel Aviv University, an MA (with distinction) in political communication from Haifa University and a BA in political science and sociology. She is a graduate of the 4th cohort of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership.
Education
Sara has a PhD in education and community from Tel Aviv University, an MA (with distinction) in political communication from Haifa University and a BA in political science and sociology. She is a graduate of the 4th cohort of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership.
Salam Sharkiaa
VP of Marketing, Globes
About
Salam lives in Jatt, a village in northern Israel, and is married to Almas. He is a fan of the Maccabi Haifa football club and attends all of the team’s games. Salam also likes diving.
Education
Salam holds an MPA from the School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Hertzeliya, and a B.Ed. from the David Yellin Academic College in Jerusalem.
Roni Shub
Psychologist in occupational specialization
About
Roni lives in Tel Aviv.
Education
Roni holds a BA in psychology from the Open University, an equivalent bachelor’s degree in teaching and she is the graduate of the careercounseling program in Tel Aviv University
קרדיט: מעוז
Guy Simchi
Supervisor of the Employment of People with Disabilities, Histadrut- National Labor Organization
About
Guy resides in Ganei Tikva with Sheli and their three sons. He is helped by Jack, his guide dog.
Education
Guy holds an MSW and BSW from Bar Ilan University
קרדיט: מעוז
Riki Siton
Director, Havruta - Ayelet Hashahar Foundation
About
Riki lives in Bnei Brak. She is married and is the mother of eight children. In her free time, she enjoys reading.
Education
Riki holds an MBA (IT specialty) from the Lev Institute in Jerusalem and a BA in business administration (HR specialty) from Ono Academic College. She also holds a senior teaching certificate from Hamore House in Tel Aviv
קרדיט: מעוז
Yair Tal
CEO, Acuna Reit
About
Yair was born in Jerusalem and lives in Mevaseret Zion. He is married and has three children.
Education
Yair is a certified accountant with a BA in accounting and economics (with distinction) and an MBA – with a finance specialty (with distinction), both from Hebrew University.
קרדיט: אין צורך
Yair Tarchitsky
Chairman, Union of Journalists in Israel, Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, The Movement for Public Journalism
About
Yair lives in Tel Aviv. He is a fan of HaPoel Holon basketball team and likes wordplays.
Education
Yair holds a BA in communication and sociology from Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and an MA in communications from Haifa University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Hassan Towafra
Head of the Economic Development Authority in Arab Sector
About
Hassan is from Maghar in the north. Today he lives in Jerusalem with his partner, Rana. Hassan likes to travel and read biographies
Education
Hassan is a certified accountant with a BA in accounting and economics (with distinction) and an MBA – with a focus in finance (with distinction), both from Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מעוז
Michael Vole
Director, The Department of Community Planning and Development, Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality
About
Michael is married to Shtefi. Michael comes from a musical family. He comes from a line of musicians and for generations his family performed in the philharmonic symphony.
Education
Education Michael has an LL.B. and a degree in liberal arts from the Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Nasreen Hadad Haj Yahya
Director of The Project for Arab-Jewish Relations, Israel Democracy Institute & Partner, The Portland Trust
About
Nasreen is married to Sajer and they have three children, Carmel, Hala and Nil. In her spare time, she is an avid traveler and visits interesting destinations whenever she can
Education
Nasreen is a PhD candidate in social geography in Tel Aviv University. She holds two masters’ degrees – in education and in geography, and a BA in business administration.
קרדיט: גדעון אגז׳ה
Avi Yalou
Justice Party chairman, activist and social entrepreneur
About
Avi lives in Kiryat Ekron. If he had free time, he would spend it relaxing.
Education
Avi holds a BA in business administration.
קרדיט: מעוז
Yaara Yeshurun
Social entrepreneur, Deputy Mayor of Mazkeret Batya
About
Yaara lives in Mazkeret Batya with her husband and four children. In her free time, she enjoys drinking coffee with friends and attending weekly ceramics courses.
Education
Yaara has a BA in communications and political science from Bar Ilan University
קרדיט: מעוז
Eitan Zeliger
CEO and Partner, Zeligner & Shomron Communition
About
Eitan lives in Mazkeret Batya. He is married and a proud father of four girls. He works to advance equality for religious athletes, including his daughters, so that they will be able to participate in professional sports competitions.
Education
Eitan holds an LL.B
קרדיט: מעוז
Aweke Kobi Zena
Head of the Anti-Racism Coordination Unit in the Justice Ministry
About
Eweke Kobi is married to Almaz and is the father of Itamar and Yuval. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and writing poetry.
Education
Eweke Kobi holds an LL.M. from Tel Aviv University.
מחזור ח
קרדיט: מעוז
Yael Agmon
Ministry of Defense Coordinator at Budget Department, Ministry of Finance
About
Yael lives in Jerusalem.
Education
Yael has an undergraduate degree in economics and political science from Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מעוז
Moshe Arbel
Member of Knesset, Shas Party
About
Moshe lives in Petah Tiqva with his wife Keren and their five children
Education
Moshe graduated from the Nahalat David Yeshiva in Petah Tiqva. After being ordained as a rabbi, Moshe started to study law in the ultra-Orthodox campus of Ono Academic College, where he earned both an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree in law (magna cum laude). He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Haifa and previously held a clerkship at the Ramle Magistrate Court.
קרדיט: מעוז
David Bar
Director of Division H, in the Division for the Audit of Economics and National Infrastructures
About
David is married with four children
Education
David is an accountant and a lawyer. He received a medal (honors) on his Accountants' Council auditing examinations and holds a graduate degree in law (magna cum laude) from Bar Ilan University. David holds an undergraduate degree in law and another undergraduate degree in business administration with a focus on accounting.
קרדיט: מעוז
Roei Bentolila
CEORoim leadership development
About
Roei lives in Mevo Beitar with his wife Maya and their children Shira, Alon, Shahar and Hadar.
Education
Roei has an undergraduate degree in social work (BSW) from Bar Ilan University, and a graduate degree (MA) in organization consulting and development from the College of Management.
קרדיט: מעוז
Maoz Bigon
Director of the Adult Education Division. Ministry of Education
About
Maoz lives in Ma'ale Levona in Mateh Binyamin with his wife Margalit, who works as a nurse in Hadassah University Hospital – Mt. Scopus. He is a father of six, and his eldest son is a combat soldier in the IDF.
Education
Maoz has a graduate degree in management and organization of education systems. He has two undergraduate degrees, one in education and one in industrial engineering and management. He also holds certificates in various fields including educational administration and organizational consulting.
Emanuel Bohbot
CEO, Tribu
About
Emanuel lives in Kiryat Gat with his wife Heli and their children Ariel and Gefen. He enjoys hiking in Israel and abroad.
Education
Emanuel has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Ben Gurion University in Beer Sheva, and a graduate degree in psychobiology from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is a professor of statistics and research methods at various academic institutes.
קרדיט: מעוז
Moshe Cederboim
Head of the Management Reserves and Strategic Planning Department, Ministry of Interior
About
Moshe lives in Leshem with his wife and their two children.
Education
Moshe has a bachelor's degree in law from Hebrew University and is bar-certified as of 2009.
קרדיט: מעוז
Yoel Cheshin
Chairman of the 2B Group
About
Yoel lives in Tel Aviv and enjoys every minute of it. He is married to Dana Glazer and is father to Avigail Orr Cheshin and Uri Mishal Cheshin. If he had any free time, he would write, a pastime which gives him great pleasure.
Education
Yoel holds an undergraduate degree in law (summa cum laude) from Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Moshe Cohen
Acting VP of Network Services, IEC
About
Moshe is a second-generation Jerusalem native, and he currently lives in Ma'ale Adumim. He is married to Tagit (named after the Hebrew word for the Carmel daisy flower), and is father to five adult married children (four boys and one girl) and a proud grandfather. He enjoys studying Torah and delving ever deeper into scripture. He also enjoys traveling to exotic places around the world.
Education
Moshe holds a graduate (MBA) degree from Hebrew University School of Business Administration and an undergraduate degree in electronic engineering from Jerusalem College of Technology and graduated from an education program for electrical engineering at Ariel University. He holds an electrical engineering license.
Gabriel Czertok
CEO, The Builders
קרדיט: מעוז
Gabriel Czertok
CEO, The Builders
קרדיט: עומר הכהן
Amit Shlomit Daniel
VP, Strategic Marketing, Verint
About
Amit lives in Tel Mond with her husband Eyal and their children Ido, Yuval and Roni. She volunteers as a mentor for youth and promotes entrepreneurship and management.
Education
Amit holds an MBA from the University of North Umbria in England, and an undergraduate degree in business management from the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo.
Suzanne Dassoyky
Director of Senior Division - Treatment of Out-of-Home Populations, Correctional Administration and Assistance to the Court, Ministry of Welfare and Social Security
קרדיט: מעוז
Suzanne Dassoyky
Director of Senior Division - Treatment of Out-of-Home Populations, Correctional Administration and Assistance to the Court, Ministry of Welfare and Social Security
קרדיט: מעוז
Ron Eifer
Vice President of Economics and Strategy at the Gas Authority
About
Ron is a Jerusalemite living in Tel Aviv. In his free time, he likes to row in a boat on the Yarkon River.
Education
Ron holds a graduate degree in international economic development from the University of Cambridge in England, and an undergraduate degree in philosophy, economics and political science (magna cum laude) from Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Gal Gabay
Independent journalist, director, and presenter on radio and television.
About
Gal lives in Tel Aviv with her husband and their three children.
Education
Gal is currently studying toward a degree in law.
Tali Goren
VP of Regulation and Corporate Communication, Keshet Media Group
Professional background
Tali currently serves as vice president of regulation and corporate communication at Keshet. She is responsible for corporate social responsibility and regulation, overseeing all communication strategies as well as crisis management.In this role, Tali helped to establish and write Keshet’s company's code of ethics. She also works closely with Roim Rachok, a nonprofit that Keshet founded over a decade prior to connect youth to cinema and television providing consultation and guidance.Earlier in her career, Tali helped to establish the BIP comedy channel and managed Hed Arzi's public relations department. Previously, she served as spokesperson and manager of the company’s public relations department as well as a senior board member. Tali also serves as a board member at Channel 24.
About
Tali lives in Ramat HaSharon with her husband and their four children. She enjoys reading, long-distance running, good food and good music.
Education
Tali has a graduate degree in law from Bar Ilan University, another graduate degree in political science and political communication from Tel Aviv University, and an undergraduate degree in communication and management from the College of Management.
קרדיט: בר שניר
Yael Mazuz Harpaz
Deputy Minister of Economics and Applications, Digital Israel
About
Yael lives in Jerusalem and is a cinema enthusiast.
Education
Yael has a graduate degree in public policy (magna cum laude) and an undergraduate degree in law and economics (summa cum laude), both from Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Suzan Hassan
Director of Strategic Programs, JDC Israel Tevet
קרדיט: מעוז
Suzan Hassan
Director of Strategic Programs, JDC Israel Tevet
Education
Suzan holds a graduate degree in law from Bar Ilan University, another graduate degree in political communication from Tel Aviv University, and an undergraduate degree in communication and management from the College of Management.
קרדיט: מעוז
Yasir Hujeirat
Director of MyHeritage's CO-rona Central Laboratory
About
Yasir is a Bedouin Arab from the el-Hujeirat tribe. He lives in the Bir al-Maksur community with his wife Ibtisam and their children: Aseel, a pharmacist; Saja and Hadil, medical students; and Mahmud, Adam and Rittal, elementary school students. Yasir enjoys sports including soccer, jogging, and swimming.
Education
Yasir is a doctor who specializes in genetics. He received his Ph.D from Hebrew University and completed his post-doctorate research at the Technion and the Imperial Cancer Research Foundation in England, where he studied cancer genetics. Yasir has a graduate degree in biochemistry from Hebrew University and an undergraduate degree in biology, also from Hebrew University.
Inbar Hurvitz
VP of a start-up venture
Inbar Hurvitz
VP of a start-up venture
Education
Inbar has a graduate degree in public policy from the Goldman School of Public Policy, the University of California, Berkeley, and both an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree in political science from Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Jona Jacobovitz
Director of the Quality in Social Services Division at the Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute
About
Yonit participated in Gvanim, an initiative that promotes Jewish pluralish in Israel. She has also been involved in Lechidut Hevratit (social cohesion), a program for bridging divides in Israeli society, and Manhigut Lelo Gvulot (leadership without borders), an organization dedicated to strengthening ties between Israel and Jews abroad. She volunteers as a trainer for schools' principals and gives lectures.
Education
Yonit has a graduate (MBA) degree in business administration from TVU London, an undergraduate (BSc) degree in physics from Bar Ilan University and another graduate (MEd) in education management from Herzog College. She is a graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership.
קרדיט: מעוז
Maya Hofman Levy
Site Leader of Dell EMC, Beer Sheva
About
Maya is a member of the Kibbutz Beit Nir, her parents among its founders. She is married to Nimrod and mother to Noa, Michal and Tamar. Maya is active in the local community, participating in kibbutz activities, her local community center, and anywhere in the area of the regional council. She enjoys reading and regularly takes part in sport activities.
Education
Maya has an undergraduate degree in social sciences with a focus on psychology and education from the Open University of Israel.
Ilil Shahar Lis
Deputy Director of the News Division at the Kan11 Broadcasting Corporation, and a member of the Press Council
קרדיט: מעוז
Ilil Shahar Lis
Deputy Director of the News Division at the Kan11 Broadcasting Corporation, and a member of the Press Council
קרדיט: מעוז
Samuel Litoff
CEO of Bnei Brak Municipality
About
Shmuel lives in Jerusalem with his wife and four children. He studies the Torah regularly.
Education
Shmuel has a graduate degree in public policy from the Executive Program of Hebrew University, and also an undergraduate degree in law from the ultra-Orthodox campus of Ono Academic College. He is a graduate of the Hebron Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מעוז
Ifat Levy Mayer
Vice President of Human Resources in the Academic Track of the College of Management
About
Ifat lives in Tel Aviv with her husband David and their children Gilly and Noa (and Dusty the dog).
Education
Ifat has an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree in law (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Sharon Melamed
Social Services Administration Director, Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality
About
Sharon lives in Reut with her husband, Yaron, and their three children, Roee, Omer and Amit. In her free time, she enjoys jogging with a group, cooking and baking, as well as listening to Israeli music.
Education
Sharon has both a graduate degree and an undergraduate degree in social work from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Yehuda Morgenstern
Deputy Director General, Economic Company for Bnei Brak
About
Yehuda lives in Haifa with his wife, their lovely daughter and four sons. He enjoys studying the Torah, reading philosophy books and cooking.
Education
Yehuda has an undergraduate (BSc) degree in industrial engineering and management from the Technion and a graduate degree in Israeli History from the University of Haifa.
קרדיט: מעוז
Asi Moyal
VP, Training Solutions Division, Ness Technologies
About
Asi lives in Ramat HaSharon with his wife and their two children. In his spare time, he enjoys jogging.
Education
Asi holds a master's degree in business administration specializing in marketing from the Management College, and a bachelor's degree in political science from Tel Aviv University.
Ahmad Mwassi
Manager of Arab Community in the Rothschild Caesarea Foundation
About
Ahmad lives in Baqa al-Gharbiyye with his wife Rana and their three daughters. He is a self-diagnosed communication addict.
Education
Ahmad is currently working on his graduate degree in government and public policy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in social science and humanities.
Esther Pick
VP of Finance, 2B Group
About
Ester lives in Bnei Brak with her husband, five sons and one daughter.
Education
Ester has an undergraduate degree in business administration with a focus on accounting from the Ono Academic College. She graduated Mifam (the education and development centers system of the Ministry of Interior) – Hashfela Region's course for local authority director generals. She also graduated from a course for CEOs of economic companies and a board of directors training course by the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel and the External Studies Center of Bar Ilan University. In addition, she is a certified senior teacher.
Elyashiv Raichner
Journalist and publicist at Makor Rishon. Facilitator of the Resonance team at Maoz
קרדיט: יאיר קליטמן
Elyashiv Raichner
Journalist and publicist at Makor Rishon. Facilitator of the Resonance team at Maoz
About
Elyashiv lives in Yeruham with his wife Daphna and their five children
Education
Elyashiv graduated as one of the students in the first year of Yeruham's Yeshivat Hesder. He has an undergraduate degree in education and a teaching certificate from Herzog College. Elyashiv graduated from a board of directors training course led by the continued education center at Bar Ilan University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Yuval Roitman
Head of a Regulation, Economic Law Division in the Department of Justice and Legislation, Department of Justice
About
Yuval lives in Jerusalem with his wife and their three sons. He enjoys music and cooking.
Education
Yuval holds a PhD in law from Tel Aviv University, a graduate degree in law from Harvard Law School, and an additional graduate degree in law from Hebrew University (magna cum laude). He has an undergraduate degree in law (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Zipi Rotlevy
VP,Yated Neeman Newspaper
About
Zipi lives in Peta Tiqva with her husband, rabbi Moshe Rotlevy, a Talmid Chacham and educator. She is a mother of three and grandmother of eight. She volunteers as chairwoman of the women's forum of the Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center.
Education
Zipi graduated from the Beit Yaakov Seminar in Bnei Brak. She has a teaching certificate from the Seminar and also graduated from a mediation course in Bar Ilan University.
Yaron Rozental
Business manager of Kibbutz Kfar Etzion and chairman of the Kfar Etzion Field School
קרדיט: מעוז
Yaron Rozental
Business manager of Kibbutz Kfar Etzion and chairman of the Kfar Etzion Field School
קרדיט: מעוז
Rasool Saada
Director of the "Statehood" project
About
Rasool is a native of Shefa-'Amr.
Education
Rasool holds an undergraduate degree in law from Bar Ilan University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Wisam Sadi
Director of the Arab Society Division, the Branco Weiss Institute
About
Wisam lives in Arraba in the Galilee with his wife Taghrid, and their children Luna, Miral and Majed. In his free time, he works in architecture and design.
Education
Wisam has a graduate degree in educational psychology and an undergraduate degree in behavioral sciences. He graduated from various professional development training programs for teachers and principals.
קרדיט: מעוז
Galia Sagy
Executive Director at the Food Industries Association Manufactures' Association of Israel
About
Galia lives in Herzliya with her partner, her three children and a cat.
Education
Galia holds an undergraduate degree in law from IDC Herzliya and another in political science from Tel Aviv University, as well as a graduate degree in law from Bar Ilan University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Arnon Shapira
VP, Marketing and Board Member, Unilever Israel
About
Arnon lives in Binyamina with his wife Tal and their children Alon, Amit and Shahar. In his free time, he plays music, travels and devotes time to his family.
Education
Arnon has two undergraduate degrees in economics and law both from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: נועם פיינר
Amihai Siboni
Owner, As Strategies, Strategic Advising, Company & Government Projects
About
Amihai lives in Shimshon neighborhood of Ashkelon, where he was born and raised. Shimshon is an economically depressed area and Amihai has established a number of programs with the aim to keep young people and families in the neighborhood and promote volunteerism and a commitment to social responsibility. Amihai is an avid reader and enjoys biographies.
Education
Amihai holds an undergraduate degree in education from Orot Israel College of Education, and a graduate degree from the School of Political Science, Government and International Affairs in the Public and Political Leadership Program at Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Sheli Suissa
Chief of Staff of the Chairman of the Knesset's Economics Committee
About
Sheli lives in Yeruham with her husband Kobi and their children, Lenny, Ella and Yuli.
Education
Sheli has a graduate degree in administration and public policy from Ben Gurion University and an undergraduate degree in psychology from the Center for Academic Studies. In addition, Sheli holds a teaching certificate from Ben Gurion University.
קרדיט: גדעון אגז'ה
Shuly Wandam
Deputy Director of Human Resources, Reshet 13
About
Shuli has a sonnamed Ariel, and in her free time she enjoys reading books, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Education
Shuli holds an undergraduate degree in communications and human resources from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, and a graduate (MSc) degree in management sciences with a focus on organizational consulting from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Lital Wexler
VP of Human Resources, cal
About
Lital lives in Modiin with her husband Shlomi and their children Tair, Nave Halel and Gilad. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Education
Lital holds a graduate degree in organizational sociology (magna cum laude) and an undergraduate degree in psychology (magna cum laude) both from Bar Ilan University. She also holds a mediator certificate from the Gevim Group.
קרדיט: מעוז
Ilil Ben Zur
Founder and editor-in-chief of Tech12
About
Ilil lives in Ramat Gan with her partner Carmel and their children Nitay, Oded and Be'ery.
Education
Ilil has an undergraduate degree in literature and psychology (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.
מחזור ט
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Libby Affen
Chief Operating Officer of Matrix Global, Matrix Testing, Topq, Matrix North, Matrix Division : Matrix Global
About
Libby was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Rabbi Aryeh Libby – a Rosh Yeshiva and Esther Bakst – an educator. Libby immigrated to Israel in 1981. In the beginning she lived in Hadera, and currently lives in Jerusalem. She is married to David and is the mother of six children and many grandchildren. Libby greatly enjoys crafting, reading, and spending quality time with her family.
Education
Libby holds a bachelor's from Thomas Edison College in the US. She has also completed courses in technology and management, including a course for chief information system administrators.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Lina Alatawna
CEO, Project Wadi Attir
About
Lina lives in Hura.
Education
Lina holds a Master of Science in industrial engineering and management and a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering, both from the Sami Shamoon College of Engineering.
Sliman Amor
CEO of AJIC - Negev Institute
About
Sliman was born in the village of Tel Elmaleh and today, lives in the town of Kuseife. He is married to Miada and is the father of five children: Ibrahim, Miar, Silin, Jori and Muhamad. In his free time, he enjoys reading, spending time with his family and sports.
Education
Sliman holds a master’s in public policy from the executive program at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, a bachelor’s in Hebrew literature and Jewish history from Ben Gurion University in the Negev, and a teaching certificate in education and Arabic language. In addition, he has participated in many professional development programs and courses in Management.
קרדיט: יח"צ קו משווה
Sami Asaad
Deputy CEO, Kav Mashve
About
Sami is married to Amal and is the father of wonderful daughters: Visal, Duniya, Miada and Tala. He loves the music of Umm Kulthum and Fairuz.
Education
Sami holds a master’s from the executive program in labor studies at Tel Aviv University, and a bachelor's in middle eastern history and Hebrew comparative literature from the University of Haifa. He also completed a certificate in group facilitation in organizations from the University of Haifa.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Mohamad Abu Ashiba
Atir CEO and Program Development Manager at the Tamam Group
About
Mohamad grew up in the town of Abu Qrenat until the age of 15. He moved to Beer Sheva and studied at the Omer Comprehensive High School. Currently he lives in Abu Qrenat. He is married with two sons and a daughter. In his free time, he enjoys fitness training.
Education
Mohamad holds a master’s in business management and organizational consulting from the Peres Academic Center and a bachelor's in management and public policy from Sapir Academic College.
קרדיט: קבוצת ראות
Abed Assli
VP, Reut Group - Vision to Reality
About
Abed is originally from Arraba in the north. He lives in Givatayim and is married to Hatam.
Education
Abed holds a master’s in economics and a bachelor's (with honors) in economics and business management – both from the University of Haifa. He is a graduate of the Mahalach Foundation program for creating profitable units in non-profit organizations; the Migrash program for leading change through collective impact; the Hashikma program – for leadership and sustainability, and also completed two years of an internship in socio-economic policy in the Milken Institute Fellows program.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Aharon Atias
CEO, Lod municipality
About
Aharon lives in Lod. He is married to Shimrit and is the father of four: Neria, Dvir, Matan and Tahel. In his free time, he participates in running groups.
Education
Aharon is an electronics and computer technician. He has a master’s in law and a bachelor's in political science – both from Bar-Ilan University.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Yonatan Bar-Siman-Tov
Head of Central District, Ministry of Interior
About
Yonatan lives in Jerusalem. He is married and is the father of wonderful 4-year-old twins – Ron and Naomi.
Education
Yonatan holds an MBA with a specialization in finance and banking, and a bachelor's from the integrated program in philosophy, economics and political science – both from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Mor Barazani
Director of the Society and Government Division, President's House
About
Mor lives in Jaffa and is married to Oz.
Education
Mor is an attorney with a master’s in law and a bachelor's in law and business management.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Moshe Behar
Senior Deputy Commissioner for Wages, Ministry of Finance
About
Moshe lives in Jerusalem. He is married and is the father of three children.
Education
Moshe holds a bachelor's in the integrated program for philosophy, economics and political science from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Zemer Blondheim
Director of the Policy and Strategy Division of the Ministry of Justice, and Acting Head of the Corporations Authority
About
Zemer lives in the Alon settlement, a secular-religious settlement in the Adumim block. He is married to Yael, who also works at the Ministry of Justice, and is the father of four children: Omer, Noam, and twins Yuval and Shahar. He enjoys dogs, books and skiing.
Education
Zemer holds a Master of Law with a specialization in public and international law, an MBA with specialization in marketing and performance analysis, and a bachelor's in law. All his degrees are from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Shahar Botzer
Co-founder and managing partner in the Good Company fund
About
Shahar grew up in Jerusalem and Reut and currently lives in Shoham with his family. He is 36 years old, married to Miri and the father of three children: Nevo, Yannai and Arad.
Education
Shahar holds a bachelor's in economics and communication from Tel Aviv University, and a certificate in impact investment from Oxford University.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Moriya Brot
Head Of The Regulation Unit, In The Strategic And Policy Planning Department.
About
Moriya is a Jerusalemite from birth and lives there today with her family. She is married to Yehiam and is the mother of five children: Maayan, Tamar, Elad, Reut and Assaf. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, writing, cooking, reading and most importantly, loves strategy games.
Education
Moriya holds a master’s in public policy and a bachelor's in social work – both from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. She is a graduate of the Civil Service Cadets program (first cohort) and of the Tehuda – Beit Midrash for Jewish Leadership program (run by Kolot and Oranim College).
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Roy Cohen
Director General of the Ultra-Orthodox Institute for Policy Studies
About
Roy lives in Ramat Gan. He is married to Einav and is the father of Shaked.
Education
Roy holds a master’s in international relations and a bachelor's in Law – both from the University of Haifa.
Yitzik Crombie
Bizmax CEO, The Kemach Foundation (Bizmax)
About
Yitzik lives in Kfar Chabad, an agricultural moshav established 70 years ago by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in order to enable ultra-Orthodox Jews to support themselves with dignity and concomitantly maintain the Hasidic way of life. He is married and is the father of five children.
Education
Yitzik holds rabbinic ordination. He completed information systems studies (CIO) at the Technion Continuing Education program and he is currently studying for a degree in history and international relations at the Open University.
קרדיט: אור דנון
Sivan Detooker
IL Head of business Development and Regulation, Gett
About
Sivan lives in Tel Aviv. In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world, surfing and diving.
Education
Sivan holds a master’s in Law from Bar-Ilan University, and a bachelor's in political science and international relations from the Open University.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Jalila Elkrenawi
Director, Rahat & Negev Bedouin Communities Business Center; Director Of Business Accompaniment, Maof, Small And Medium Businesses Administration At The Ministry Of Economy And Industry
About
Originally from Rahat, Jalila is married and is the mother of four children. She enjoys traveling and learning new languages.
Education
Jalila holds two bachelor's degrees: one in law (LLB) from Sapir College and another in Hebrew language and literature from Ben Gurion University of the Negev. Additionally, she has a librarian certification from Beit Berl College and Ben Gurion Universit
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Ido Frommer
Director, Yeruham municipal education division
About
Ido lives in Yerucham. He is married and the father of four children. His wife is a carpenter, maintenance and construction supervisor. He has many hobbies, mainly connected to the worlds of music and extreme sports.
Education
Ido holds a master’s in mathematics education from the Kibbutzim College, and a bachelor's in mathematics and computer science from Bar Ilan University. He is a graduate of the squadron commanders training course and the Ministry of Education’s principals’ course.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Jakob Gedanken
Head of Dealing Room - Financial Market Division, Israel Discount Bank - Financial Market Division
About
Jakob lives in Givat Shmuel with his wife Ayelet and their four children – Mika, Itay, Alon and Ori. He enjoys hiking and nature. In recent years, he has been hiking the Israel trail. He enjoys reading, mainly historical novels and biographies.
Education
Jakob holds a master’s in finance and a bachelor's in economics and business management, both from Bar-Ilan University.
קרדיט: טל שחר
Osnat Golan
VP Communications, branding and sustainability, Strauss Group
About
Osnat is a resident of the Krayot (small cities on the outskirts of Haifa). She is married to Avi and the mother of three grown children. In her free time, she enjoys sports and traveling.
Education
Osnat holds a master’s in organizational sociology and a bachelor's in political science and sociology, both from the University of Haifa.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Ofer Hahn
VP of ecosystem and marketing at the Amit educational network
About
Ofer lives in Tekoa, in Eastern Gush Etzion. He is 37 years old, is married to Liat and is the father of four children: Shira, Degan, Evyatar and Ahinoam. In his free time, he is a member of the town council and promotes social projects such as “Our Brothers.” His main hobbies are running and snowboarding.
Education
Ofer holds a master’s in public policy from the executive program at Hebrew University, and a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from Ono Academic College.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Maya Lugassi Ben Hamo
Senior Executive of pedagogy and professional development of Rashi Fund, Gustave Leven Campus - Beit Yatziv
About
Maya lives in Moshav Otzem in the Lachish Regional Council, with Yossi and their three children: Ben, Lihi and Nitai. In her free time, she enjoys sports, travelling and reading.
Education
Maya holds a PhD in genetic engineering, a master’s in molecular biology, and a bachelor's in life sciences- all from Ben Gurion University of the Negev.
Merav Horev
Senior Vp Education & Policy, Ministry for Social Equality, Digital Israel National Bureau
About
Merav lives in the community settlement of Ganei Tal. She is married to Elad and is the mother of three boys: Eyal, Ido and Ron. In her free time, she volunteers in various community and educational projects where she lives.
Education
Merav holds a master’s in sociology and a bachelor's in psychology and sociology – both from Bar-Ilan University. She is a graduate of the Program for Young Educational Leadership at the Mandel Leadership Institute and completed training in the field of systems theory and complexity science, and in the field of training development and group facilitation.
Julia Kagan
Senior Associate, Jerusalem Venture Partners- JVP
About
Julia currently lives in Jerusalem, after many years of living in Tel Aviv. She is married to Ilya Katz, a Coordinator in the Budget Branch. In her free time, she enjoys hiking in nature, reading, meeting friends, mountain climbing, diving and surfing.
Education
Julia holds an MBA (with honors) from Tel Aviv University, and a bachelor's in industrial engineering and management (with honors) from the Technion.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Shimon Korlansky
Co-founder & CFO, Karmisoft Ltd
About
Shimon has lived in Karmiel for the past 22 years. He is married to Miriam and is the father of nine wonderful children – seven daughters and two sons.
Education
Shimon holds a bachelor's (equivalent) in education and studied for rabbinic ordination in the Karmiel Kollel.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Shai Lindner
CFO Shamir Group
About
Shai lives in Kiryat Ono. He is married and is the father of three children.
Education
Shai holds an MBA from INSEAD and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Tel Aviv University. He is a graduate of the Tel Aviv University Law School and is licensed to practice law.
Yitsik Marmelshtein
CEO of Ashtrom Renewable Energy
About
Yitsik lives in the town of Oranit. He is married to Yael Shtark and is the father of three children: Shaked (5), Gil (3) and Shahar (2 months).
Education
Yitsik holds an MBA and a bachelor's (with honors) in the philosophy, economics and political acience program – both from Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Yaron Mates
Deputy Head of the Crime Prevention Division in Arab Society (CPD Division), Israel Police
About
Yaron lives in Moshav Mevo Beitar. He is married to Avital and is the father of four children: Lilach, Sagi, Hadas and Ophir. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and baking, and taking trips with his family in Israel and overseas.
Education
Yaron holds an MBA from the University of Derby, a bachelor's in industrial engineering and management from the Technion, and a bachelor’s in law from the Academic Center for Law and Science.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Chico Menashe
Deputy director- News division, Israeli Public Broadcasting Authority - KAN- IPBC
About
Chico lives in Mevasseret Zion. He is married and is the father of three children.
Education
Chico holds a master’s in law from Bar-Ilan University and a bachelor's in management and communications from the College of Management.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Dorit Nitzan
Head of Business Development in the Banking Division, Bank Leumi
About
Dorit lives in central Tel Aviv. She is the mother of Amir and Maya. In her free time, she enjoys gaga dancing and pilates workouts, and spending time by the sea in good company.
Education
Dorit holds an MBA with specialization in marketing, and a bachelor's in management and sociology – both from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Atar Razy-Oren
CEO, Beyachad Foundation: Stealla and Yoel Carasso Family Foundation
About
Atar lives in Kfar Vitkin with her partner and their three children. In her free time, she enjoys walking on the beach at Beit Yannai and in Nahal Alexander, running, reading and meditation.
Education
Atar holds a master’s from the Schwartz program for public policy and non-profit management and a bachelor's in sociology and philosophy and jewish thought – both from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Sheli Saban
VP of Finance, the Jewish Agency's Pension Fund Management Company for Israel Ltd.
About
Sheli grew up in the north (in Acco and Nahariyya), but currently lives in Jerusalem. She is married and is the mother Naomi and Yair.
Education
Sheli holds an MBA with specialization in finance and accounting, and a bachelor's in economics and international relations- both from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
קרדיט: יעקב נחומי
Eli Salomon
Chief of Staff, Municipality of Bnei Brak
About
Eli is a Jerusalemite at heart and currently lives in Petach Tikva. He tries to set aside time each day for studying Torah.
Education
Eli holds a bachelor's in education and community from Ono Academic College, with specialization in treatment of youth at risk. In addition, he has completed courses in software development from HackerU College, and he completed his Torah studies at Yeshivat Hevron.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Liora Schocken
Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, Haaretz – TheMarker
About
Liora lives in Tel Aviv with her partner Meitar.
Education
Liora holds an MBA from New York University and a bachelor's in philosophy, economics and political science from Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Avinoam Segal-Elad
Senior Director of Education, Courts and Legislative Comparison, Department of Public and Constitutional Law, Ministry of Justice
About
Avinoam lives in the community settlement of Alon in the Judean desert. He is married to Havi and is the father of four children – three boys and one girl. In his free time, he plays the piano and is a long-distance runner.
Education
Avinoam is a graduate of the Tel Aviv-Northwestern Israeli-American double master’s program in public law – and holds a bachelor's in law from the University of Haifa.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Moriya Shalom
Director of Makor Rishon newspaper, Makor Rishon newspaper
About
Moriya lives in Jerusalem. She is married to Yohanan and is the mother of Srulik and Oriya.
Education
Moriya holds a master’s in government from the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya, and a Bachelor of Education in communications and history from Orot Israel College.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Oshrat Shimon
Director of Employment Assistance Programs, Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services
About
Oshrat lives in Ganei Tikva. She is married to Eli and is the mother of four children: Evyatar, Guy, Noga and Daniel. In her free time, she studies in the training program for parent guides at the Adler Institute.
Education
Oshrat holds a Bachelor of Law (with honors) and a master’s in Law in the excellence track – both from Bar-Ilan University.
Yehuda Shohat
Editor of Liberal Magazine, lecturer at the Ono Academic Campus, owner and director of a content company and shadow writer
About
Yehuda lives in Modi’in- Maccabim -Reut. He is married to Vika and is the father of Bar, Adi and Ariel. He loves change and to change and fix things. He takes part in sports only as a spectator and is very conscious about being environmentally friendly.
Education
Yehuda is currently in the final stages of his bachelor's Ono Academic College.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Gal Sides
VP and Legal Consultant, Moshe Sidis & Sons LTD
About
Gal lives in Tel Aviv. She is married to Adi and is the mother of Romi, Lee and Ella. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and running.
Education
Gal holds a Master of Law (LLM) from New York University and a bachelor's in law from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Ina Soltanovich-David
Director of digital transformation, innovation and data in the work arm of the Ministry of Welfare
About
Ina enjoys photography, art and nature.
Education
Ina holds an Executive MBA from Bar-Ilan University, a Bachelor of Law (LLB) in the academic track of the College of Management, and a Law License. In addition, Ina completed professional training in service design and is a graduate of the IDC BEYOND program in the School for Entrepreneurship at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya.
קרדיט: דוברות משרד האוצר
Itay Temkin
Deputy Commissioner for Budgets, Ministry of Finance
About
Itay lives in Tel Aviv. He is married to Neta (a physician completing her internship) and is the father of two children, Alon and Maya. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends. He is a crazy sports fan of all sports around the world.
Education
Itay holds both a master’s and bachelor's in economics from Ben Gurion University of the Negev.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Yakov Triptou
Director General, HISTADRUT General Federation of Labour in Israel
About
Yakov lives in Tel Aviv. He is married to Dina and is the father of two sons – Ilay and Evyatar.
Education
Yakov holds a Master of Law (LLM) from Bar-Ilan University, and a bachelor's in law from Brunel University in London. In addition, he has completed professional courses in civil-commercial law and mediation.
קרדיט: דוברות משרד האוצר
Asaf Wassercug
Deputy Commissioner for Budgets, Ministry of Finance
About
Asaf lives in Givatayim. He is married to Tal and is the father of Mika, Neta and Karni.
Education
Asaf holds a bachelor’s in law (LLB) and Economics (double major) – both from Tel Aviv University.
Lea Weber
C.F.O. Yated Neeman newspaper
Lea Weber
C.F.O. Yated Neeman newspaper
Education
Leah holds a bachelor's in business management with a specialization in accounting from Ono Academic College. In addition, she is a certified tax advisor and has participated in professional training in advanced accounting. She is a graduate of the course in business advising and senior management from the Israeli Marketing Center and as well as a graduate of the program: Leaders in Promoting Excellence and Employment Leadership.
קרדיט: עמרי מירון
Belaynesh Zevadia
Ambassador, Special Envoy to the Organization of African Unity, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
About
Belaynesh lives in Jerusalem. She is married to Sarkalm and is the mother of Lee, Itay and Yuval.
Education
Belaynesh holds a master’s in African studies from Hebrew University in Jerusalem and DePaul University in the United States, and a bachelor's in international relations and African studies from Hebrew University.
קרדיט: יוסי זמיר
Abdalla Zoabi
Director of Human Resources Planning in Health Professions in Israel, Department of Human Resources in Health Professions Ministry of Health
About
Abdalla was born in the village of Sulam, and currently lives in Jerusalem. He is married to Hiba Sliman. In his free time, he enjoys diving with his wife.
Education
Abdalla holds a master’s in public policy and government (with honors) from Hebrew University in Jerusalem and a bachelor's in business management and marketing from the Ruppin Academic Center. He is also a graduate of the accountancy training course at Bar-Ilan University and a certified public accountant. Currently he is writing his research project on “The Impact of Globalization on the Arab Minority in Israel in the Context of Hi-Tech Employment.”
מחזור י
קרדיט: מעוז
Ailon Goldstein
Deputy Director Of The Employment And Vocational Training Administration, Ministry Of Finance
About
Married to Odaya, Eilon is the father of Noam, Evyatar and Alma. He lives in Tzur Hadassah and enjoys camping and spending quality time with his wife and children.
Education
Eilon obtained his bachelor’s degree in law and his master’s degree in public policy, both from the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Alegra Kilstein
Chief Information Officer, Amdocs
About
Married to Uri, Alegra is the mother of Noa, Yoav, Yonatan and Evyatar. She has lived in Tel Aviv all her life, and enjoys running, walking in nature and on the beach, and doing treks all around the world.
Education
Alegra has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and management from the Technion. She also holds a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Anna Pelkin
Head Of Mid-Market & Smb, Global Business Solutions, Tiktok
About
Anna lives in Tel Aviv, is interested in technology, education and management, and enjoys traveling in Israel and around the world.
Education
Anna obtained a B.Sc in industrial engineering and management from the Technion.
קרדיט: מעוז
Asaf Asher
Vp Infrastructure & Budget, Ministry Of Transportation
About
A Ramat Gan resident, Asaf is married to Dafna and is the father of Daniella and Noa.
Education
Asaf obtained his bachelor’s degree in economics and accounting from Tel Aviv University and a master's degree in business administration with a specialization in finance from the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Asaf Liberman
Kan Tv & Radio Journalist, Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation
About
A resident of Tel Aviv, Asaf is married to Iris and is the father of Be’eri (three years old) and Evyatar (one). In his free time, he enjoys playing chess and playing the piano.
Education
Asaf obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics and theater from Tel Aviv University and holds a master’s degree in law from Bar-Ilan University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Assaf Eldar
Coo, Israel Discount Bank Ltd
About
Assaf lives in Haniel, in Emek Hefer. He is married to Adi, a doctor, and is the proud father of Shira, Maya and Yael.
Education
A lawyer by training and by profession, Assaf completed his LLB (bachelor’s degree in law) at Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Dafna Lutsky
Deputy Editor, Globes
About
Dafna is married and is the mother of three children. She lives in the Wizo Nahalat Yehuda youth village.
Education
Dafna holds a bachelor’s degree in management and media from the College of Management Studies. She is working on her master’s degree on a PhD track in analysis and culture at Bar-Ilan University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Dalit Zamir
Legal Counsellor, Government Companies Authority
About
Dalit is married to Erez and is the mother of three children. She lives in Reut.
Education
Dalit holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Tel Aviv University. She obtained an MBA with a specialization in finance from the Hebrew University. She obtained her master’s degree in law and economics (European Master in Law and Economics) as part of the Erasmus program in Europe.
קרדיט: מעוז
Dan Tiomkin
Manager Of The Responsibility Program, Aharai Organization
About
Dan began maintaining an ultra-Orthodox lifestyle midway through his life. He lives in Jerusalem, is the father of five children and has three grandchildren.
Education
Dan holds a bachelor’s degree in management and a master’s in public policy from the Hebrew University. He also took various courses on formal and informal education, primarily through JDC Israel.
Doron David Torgeman
Jerusalem District Police Commander, Israel Police
Professional background
Ranked a deputy commissioner in his current role, Doron previously commanded the Kedem Zone in the Jerusalem District, on the eastern side of the city, at the rank of assistant commissioner between 2018 and 2021. Throughout Doron’s military and police service, his focus has been on the operational security field.
Due to his many years of experience in the various positions, Doron has extensive experience in the following areas: detective and intelligence work, and commanding operations and patrols.
His main positions in the police force have been commander of zone intelligence, chief of operations in Jerusalem, commander of the Lod Police, commander of the Netanya Police, commander of the David Zone, commander of the Kedem Zone in Jerusalem, and his current role as commander of the Jerusalem District.
Over the years, he has gained a great deal of experience handling incidents of public order, serious crime and hostile terrorist activity, as well as significant community activities with complex populations, with an emphasis on youths.
About
Born in Jerusalem, Doron grew up in a six-person family. He is married to Tamar, a social worker, and is the father of five children. In his free time, Doron enjoys working with his hands, collecting cars and riding his motorcycle.
Education
Doron obtained his bachelor’s degree in the history of the Land of Israel, and he holds a master’s degree in business administration.
קרדיט: מעוז
Eli Cohen
Ceo, Tel-Hai Academic College
About
Originally from Kiryat Shmona, Eli lives in Metulla, is married to Etti and is the father of Yarden, Ron and Yuval.
Education
Eli graduated from Tel Aviv University with a degree in economics and received a certificate in business administration from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Galia Granot
Israel Deputy Director, Ruderman Family Foundation
About
A Modi’in resident, Galia is married to Ram and has four wonderful children: Maya, Ido, Yael and Yuval. In her free time, Galia enjoys traveling in Israel and around the world, doing pilates and working out, and hanging out with good friends.
Education
Galia obtained her master’s degree in labor studies with honors from Tel Aviv University after obtaining her bachelor's degree in communication and management at the College of Management. She received a certificate in facilitating biennial groups at the Bar-Ilan School of Social Work.
קרדיט: מעוז
Genet Dasa
Ceo, Olim-Beyahd
About
Genet is married to Danny and is the mother of Orpaz, Niv and Leah. She lives in Sde David. She enjoys community living, which is why she lives in a community village. She likes living the Israeli life and visiting with family members, as well as traveling to nature in Israel .
Education
Genet has a bachelor’s degree in logistics and economics from Bar-Ilan University. She obtained her master’s degree in business administration from the Ono Academic College.
קרדיט: מעוז
Kineret Dahan Granit
Head of Senior Economics, Natural Gas Authority, Ministry of Energy
About
Kineret lives in Kfar Adumim. She is married to Yehonatan and has four children: Maya, Neta, Rotem and Zohar. Born in the Golan Heights, she loves hiking, reading and learning.
Education
Kineret holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy, economy, and political science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She also has a teaching certificate form Beit Berl Academic College, a master’s degree in education from David Yellin College of Education (summa cum laude), and an MBA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מעוז
Orit Halamish
Organizational Development & Hr Hq Director , Strauss
About
Orit lives in Mazkeret Batya, is the mother of three wonderful children and is partners with Lior, with whom she is the mother of three additional children.
She enjoys swimming and reading -- both of which offer her excellent opportunities to detach from her daily workload.
Education
Orit holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication clinics from Tel Aviv University and an additional master’s degree in business administration from Bar Ilan University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Yuval Teller Hasson
Finance Team Coordinator, Ministry Of Finance, Budget Department
About
Yuval was born in Tel Aviv, where he still lives today. He is married to Shiri, senior operations manager at Lemonade, and has two sweet kids, Hili and Adam.
Education
Yuval holds a bachelor's degree in economics and humanities from Amirim, the Hebrew University’s honors program. He also has a master’s degree in law from Bar-Ilan University.
Hilla Barkan
Director, Department of External Relations, Kinneret College
קרדיט: מעוז
Hilla Barkan
Director, Department of External Relations, Kinneret College
קרדיט: מעוז
Igal Gurevich
VP of Projects, Social Finance Israel
About
Igal lives in Karmei Yosef. He is married to Bat-Chen, a clinical social worker. They have two children: Itamar and Guy. In his spare time (when he has any), he enjoys hiking and hanging out with friends.
Education
Igal holds a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration from Ben-Gurion University (cum laude) as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law from Bar-Ilan University (summa cum laude).
קרדיט: מעוז
Itzik Sabato
Director of Strategy Innovation and Digital, The National Insurance Institute
About
Itzik is married to Shira and is the father of three children: Yishai, Hallel and Roee. He lives in Jerusalem and likes architecture, art and design.
Education
Itzik graduated with a masters in public administration (MPA) from Harvard University.
He obtained three degrees from Bar-Ilan University: a bachelor of law LLB with honors, a master of business administration (MBA) with honors, and an LLM with honors.
קרדיט: מעוז
Naeima Hinnawi Karram
Attorney in The Criminal Department, The State Attorney’S Office, Ministry Of Justice
About
Born in the village of Deir Hanna in the Lower Galilee, Naeima has been living in Jerusalem with her partner and their two children for over a decade. In her spare time, Naeima loves reading Arabic literature and cooking.
Education
Naeima has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law, specializing in jurisprudence and criminal procedure.
קרדיט: רמי זרנגר
Khalil Eid
Manufacturing Plants Manager, Hp Indigo
About
Khalil lives in Nazareth. He is married to Nidaa and a father of three. He is a musician, a music lover and a nature and sports enthusiast.
Education
Khalil holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a master’s degree in environment engineering, both from the Technion. He also has a bachelor’s degree in law.
קרדיט: ענבל מרמרי
Miriam Shtilman Lavsovski
Venture Partner, Tal Ventures Professional Background
About
Miriam lives in Tel Aviv. She is married to Gal and a mother of four. In her spare time, she likes solving puzzles, hiking in nature and dancing.
Education
Miriam has a bachelor’s degree in economics (cum laude), a bachelor’s degree in law (cum laude) and an MBA (cum laude) specializing in technology and information systems, all from Tel Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Sivan Klingbail – Lewin
Editor, TheMarker of Haaretz Group
About
Sivan lives in Tel Aviv and shares her life with Uri. She is mother to Adi, Amir, and Yoav.
Education
Sivan has a bachelor's degree in political science and East Asian studies.
קרדיט: מעוז
Liat Shohat
Mayor, Or-Yeuda Municipality
About
Liat was born in Or Yehuda. She is married to Uri and has four children: Omer, Noam, Adi, and Lior.
Education
Liat Shohat is an attorney and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Bar-Ilan University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Libi Zik
Head of the Development and Rehabilitation Services Division
About
Libi was born and raised in Jerusalem. Her family has always valued hard work, leadership and passion for one’s mission in life. A mother of 4, she is married to Gonen, a mathematician and Yeshiva student.
Education
Libi is a certified occupational therapist (BOT) and holds a bachelor's degree in social sciences specializing in leadership and education systems management. She also has a master’s degree in public healthcare (MPH) specializing in managing healthcare systems.
קרדיט: מעוז
Dr. Mahmoud Kaiyal
CEO of Theosoul
About
Mahmoud is 46 and lives in Jadeidi-Makr, a town in the north of Israel. He is married with three children. He devotes his spare time to social and political activism, focusing on connecting the Arab population in Israel to the Arab world at large.
Education
Mahmoud is a Doctor of Medicine.
Meir Rubin
Executive Director, Kohelet Policy Forum
קרדיט: מעוז
Meir Rubin
Executive Director, Kohelet Policy Forum
קרדיט: מעוז
Miki Segal
Onveggo CEO, Mission critical conversational AI
About
Miki is married with three children. He lives in Alonei Abba, a moshav in Jezreel Valley.
Education
Miki has a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration from Haifa University.
He completed his software engineering training at Amdocs.
קרדיט: מעוז
Miri Shmueli
Head Of The Policy And Strategy Division, Ministry Of Public Security
About
Born and raised in Jerusalem, Miri is married to Haim and has three children: Ariel, Tamar, and Netanel.
Education
Miri has a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in law, both from Bar-Ilan University. She has also completed a master’s degree in public policy within the Civil Service Senior Personnel Program.
Moran Schnaider-Rosenblum
Head of Legistlation Division, Legal Department Ministry of Justice
קרדיט: מעוז
Moran Schnaider-Rosenblum
Head of Legistlation Division, Legal Department Ministry of Justice
קרדיט: מעוז
Netanel Rom
Founder Of Lev Haolam, Rom Law Firm, Or Ami Ngo, And Samaria Company
About
Netanel is married to Yonat and has 6 lovely daughters. He lives in Esh Kodesh, in the West Bank.
Education
Netanel is an attorney and holds a bachelor’s degree in law.
קרדיט: בעלה
Nira Zimels
Ceo, Be-Atzmi
About
Nira has lived in Jerusalem all her life. She is married to Eli and has 3 children and 2 grandkids. In her spare time, she likes to bake, sew and read.
Education
Nira has an MBA from Bar-Ilan University and a bachelor's degree in political science and sociology from the Hebrew University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Noa Ben-Shabat
Legal Adviser Of Labor, Welfare And Health Committee, The Knesset
About
Noa was born in Jerusalem and cherishes the privilege of living there, going for walks, and raising her family there.
Education
Noa has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מעוז
Ofir Alcalay
Director-General And Chief Of Staff For The Chairman Of The Histadrut General Federation Of Labor In Israel
About
Ofir is a member of Kibbutz Harel. He is married to Tali and is the father of four adorable sons: Nitai, Jonny, Matan and Yahli.
He works out on a daily basis in the early morning hours, runs in the kibbutz fields and does stand-up paddleboarding twice a week. A certified tour guide, Ofir travels and guides trips throughout Israel.
Education
Ofir holds a bachelor’s degree in law, master’s degree in public policy and is a certified tour guide.
קרדיט: מעוז
Orsan Salman
Cfo, Holding Company & Director, Subsidiaries Of The Afifi Group
About
Orsan lives in the Northern village of I'billin. He is married to Abir and is the father of Yosef and Hila.
Education
Orsan holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics and a master’s degree in business administration.
קרדיט: מעוז
Raed Nakhly
Vp International Business Development, Elnakhleh Coffee, Sobhi Nakhly And Sons
About
Raed lives in Shfar’Am with his wife Diana. If he didn’t have the family business to take care of, he would definitely be travelling around the world right now.
Education
Raed has a bachelor’s degree in international business administration from the European Business School, London.
קרדיט: מעוז
Yonatan Regev
Vp Fraud Prevention & Regulation, Isracard
About
Yonatan lives in Modi’in with his partner Liron, their children Ido and Amit (identical twins), Roni, and Eliana and their dog Johnny.
He loves watching sports with his kids and going on hikes in Israel and, whenever possible, abroad.
Education
MBA, the Hebrew University.
Bachelor's in economics, Tel-Aviv University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Roee Levanon
Head Of Innovation, Research And High-Tech Employment At The Labor Division, Ministry Of Labor, Social Affairs And Social Services
About
Roee lives in Tel Aviv. He is Tzuf’s husband and Iyar’s dad. In his spare time, he loves playing board games, listening to podcasts and playing soccer. He also enjoys photography.
Education
Roee has a bachelor's degree in psychology and cognitive science (Summa Cum Laude), a master's degree in public policy, and a teaching certificate — all from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מעוז
Roei Dror
Head Of Governance Unit, Prime Minister Office
About
Roei is married to Dana and has three children: Mika, Naomi, and Nadav. He is originally from Mitspe Shalem, a kibbutz near the Dead Sea. He currently lives in Jerusalem. He has published a novel about Israel’s first secretary of state.
Education
Roei has a bachelor's degree in political science and geography and a master's degree in public policy, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מעוז
Samir Mahamid
Mayor, Um-El-Fahim Municipality
About
Samir lives in Umm al-Fahm. He is married to Nadia and father to Ibrahim, Asmaa, Salah, Eden, and Muhammad, who will be remembered always. In his spare time (when he has any), he likes reading and watching sports, especially soccer.
Education
Samir has a PhD in plant genetic engineering and a teaching certificate in biology and agriculture. He is also an organizational consultant.
קרדיט: מעוז
Sara Heller
Maoz – Council Mentor, Kemach Foundation – Professional Manager
About
Sara lives in Kiryat Ye’arim with her husband Binyamin. She has nine children and one grandchild. She loves learning and spending time with her family.
Education
Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in educational counseling from the Jerusalem College in Bayit VeGan and a master’s degree in educational counseling from the University of Liverpool’s branch in Israel. She earned her doctorate in the Conflict Management and Resolution Program at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. She studied psychotherapy for children and youth at the Magid Institute for Continuing Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: ענבל מרמרי
Tal Alexandrovitz Segev
Ceo, Ben Horin Alexandrovitz Strategy And Communication
About
Tal is married to Eitan and mother to Noam and Maya. She likes to start her day early, with some exercise and a walk around her house. She loves hiking and is passionate about Israeli music, especially female singer-songwriters.
Education
Tal holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in media and computer science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: אורן דאי
Shalom Daniel
Entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Mush Foods Founder and Chairman of INNOBIZ
About
Shalom loves running, oil painting and playing instruments. He is married, has four daughters and lives in Rehovot.
Education
Shalom holds an MBA with a specialization in mergers and acquisitions and a bachelor’s degree in marketing communications. He completed a certification in sustainable business strategy from Harvard Business School.
קרדיט: מעוז
Shimi Geshayed
Chief Executive Officer At Rachashei Lev And Haverim
About
Shimi lives in Ashdod with his wife Saraleh and their three sweet children. In his free time, he likes to travel, listen to music or enjoy moments of silence and laugh as much as possible.
Education
In addition to studying in various ultra-Orthodox institutions, Shimi has taken courses in management, public relations, and marketing. He also completed a certificate program for directors at Bar-Ilan University, and he tries to learn from every child he works with.
קרדיט: מעוז
Shlomit Landes
Commander of Unit 105 in Lahav 433 of the Israel Police
About
Shlomit is married and has four daughters. She lives in Giv'at Ze’ev.
Education
Shlomit has an LLB from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is an accredited attorney and received her master’s degree (summa cum laude) in criminology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מעוז
Shosh Shmueli
Deputy Director Of High Court Of Justice Department, State Attorney'S Office, Ministry Of Justice
About
Shosh lives in Jerusalem with her partner and their two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, meeting friends, practicing her instrument, mosaicking and baking.
Education
Shosh holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree (magna cum laude) in law from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She served as a teaching assistant in law during her studies at the Hebrew University and continued to do so even after she graduated.
קרדיט: מעוז
Telem Hazan
Vp And Director Of Haverim
About
Telem lives with his wife Efrat (a doctoral student) and their seven children (six daughters and a son) in Maor.
In his free time, he likes studying Torah, working out, playing the organ and spending time with his family.
Education
Telem earned a bachelor’s degree (magna cum laude) in history and public administration from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the IDF’s Tactical Command College. He is a graduate of the IDF’s NCOs Command and Staff (PUM) course. He received his LLM at Bar-Ilan University.
קרדיט: מעוז
Shlomi Uziel
Ceo, Quai.Md
About
Shlomi lives in Neve Ilan. He is married to Mia, a programmer at Mobileye, and father to Avia, Hagar, and Alma, who are also his best friends. He likes working hard and travelling around the world.
Education
Shlomi holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and computer science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
קרדיט: מעוז
Widad Altouche
Partner In The Financial Cluster, Bdo Israel
About
Widad is originally from Yafo. She is married to Wassim, an attorney. She has three children: Mustafah, Mariam, and Zizo. In her spare time, she likes running along the lovely Tel-Aviv Promenade.
Education
Widad went to a private high school belonging to the Church of Scotland. She has a bachelor's in economics and accounting from Tel-Aviv University. She is also a certified public accountant.
קרדיט: מעוז
Yosef Weitzman
Vice-President, Israel Bar Association
About
Yosef lives in Bnei Brak. He is married and has five children and four grandkids. In his spare time, he drives an ambulance and volunteers at Magen David Adom.
Education
Yosef has a bachelor’s degree in law, a master’s degree in public corporations, and a second master’s degree in internal auditing.
מחזור יא
Abbas Abbas
CEO of Almanara - Association for the Advancement of People with Disabilities
קרדיט: מעוז
Abbas Abbas
CEO of Almanara - Association for the Advancement of People with Disabilities
Abed
Mayor of Kassifa Council
קרדיט: מעוז
Abed
Mayor of Kassifa Council
Ala Afifi
VP of Business Development, Afifi Group
Ala Afifi
VP of Business Development, Afifi Group
Adi Altschuler
CEO and Founder, Inclu- Inclusive schools and kindergartens
קרדיט: אלירן אביטל
Adi Altschuler
CEO and Founder, Inclu- Inclusive schools and kindergartens
Dror Amir
Editor, Ynet
קרדיט: מעוז
Dror Amir
Editor, Ynet
Amir Kochavi
Amir Kochavi
Amir Kochavi
Mayor of Hod Hasharon
קרדיט: שחר תמיר
Amir Kochavi
Mayor of Hod Hasharon
Hanan Amiur
Editor of the Media Review Perspective website, author of the 'Consciousness Engineering Workshop' and content and speech writer, Camera-Perspective
קרדיט: מעוז
Hanan Amiur
Editor of the Media Review Perspective website, author of the 'Consciousness Engineering Workshop' and content and speech writer, Camera-Perspective
Amjad Shbita
Co-CEO, Sikui-Opok Association for Equality and Partnership
Amjad Shbita
Co-CEO, Sikui-Opok Association for Equality and Partnership
Moti Aryeh
CEO of Kikar HaShabbat website
קרדיט: מעוז
Moti Aryeh
CEO of Kikar HaShabbat website
Avishai Kraus
Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister's Office
קרדיט: מעוז
Avishai Kraus
Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister's Office
Avi Avraham
Director General of the Infrastructure, Housing and Construction Division, Solel Boneh
קרדיט: מעוז
Avi Avraham
Director General of the Infrastructure, Housing and Construction Division, Solel Boneh
Shadi Azem
Senior Deputy (Enforcement) Commissioner for Wages, Ministry of Finance, Wages and Labor Agreements Division
קרדיט: מעוז
Shadi Azem
Senior Deputy (Enforcement) Commissioner for Wages, Ministry of Finance, Wages and Labor Agreements Division
Gil Bar-Tal
Chairman of the Maof Federation (the largest federation within the general federation) Director General of a training fund for local authority employees
קרדיט: מעוז
Gil Bar-Tal
Chairman of the Maof Federation (the largest federation within the general federation) Director General of a training fund for local authority employees
Liad Barzilay
VP of Strategy, Regulation and Marketing Communications at Max
Liad Barzilay
VP of Strategy, Regulation and Marketing Communications at Max
Eli Bing
Coordinator of Welfare, Social Security and Absorption, Budget Division in the Ministry of Finance
קרדיט: מעוז
Eli Bing
Coordinator of Welfare, Social Security and Absorption, Budget Division in the Ministry of Finance
Sapir Bluzer
Social entrepreneur and consultant, former director of the Student Association
Sapir Bluzer
Social entrepreneur and consultant, former director of the Student Association
Tehila Breitbart
Head of Research Division, Research and Design Policy Headquarters, Prime Minister's Office
קרדיט: מעוז
Tehila Breitbart
Head of Research Division, Research and Design Policy Headquarters, Prime Minister's Office
Eliyahu Briner
VP of Operations, Osher-Ad
קרדיט: מעוז
Eliyahu Briner
VP of Operations, Osher-Ad
Bezalel Burshtein
Chief Risk Officer and Head of the Long-Term Program Division, Ayalon Highways
Bezalel Burshtein
Chief Risk Officer and Head of the Long-Term Program Division, Ayalon Highways
Hila Gluzman Cohen
Director of the Investment and Capital Markets Department, the Investment and Capital Markets Division of the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority
Hila Gluzman Cohen
Director of the Investment and Capital Markets Department, the Investment and Capital Markets Division of the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority
Danny Chorin
Legal Adviser to the Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Ministry of Science and Technology
קרדיט: מעוז
Danny Chorin
Legal Adviser to the Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Ministry of Science and Technology
Idit Druyan
Director of Strategy and Projects, Israel Today, System
קרדיט: אריק סולטן
Idit Druyan
Director of Strategy and Projects, Israel Today, System
Eran Doron
Mayor of Ramat HaNegev Local Council
קרדיט: מעוז
Eran Doron
Mayor of Ramat HaNegev Local Council
Lior Farber
CEO, Mivtach Shamir Energy
קרדיט: מבטח שמיר
Lior Farber
CEO, Mivtach Shamir Energy
Gal Filc
Senior Director of the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Services
קרדיט: סיגל סבן
Gal Filc
Senior Director of the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Services
Michal Fink
Vice President of Strategy and Policy Planning, Ministry of Economy and Industry
קרדיט: מעוז
Michal Fink
Vice President of Strategy and Policy Planning, Ministry of Economy and Industry
Sharon Foraiter
Business commercial manager at Solargik company
קרדיט: מעוז
Sharon Foraiter
Business commercial manager at Solargik company
Ze’Ev Freund
Senior Division Manager, Ezer Mitzion - The Division for Supporting Cancer Patients
קרדיט: מעוז
Ze’Ev Freund
Senior Division Manager, Ezer Mitzion - The Division for Supporting Cancer Patients
Galit Widerman
Director of the Senior Division for Human Capital Control in Local Authorities, Ministry of the Interior
Galit Widerman
Director of the Senior Division for Human Capital Control in Local Authorities, Ministry of the Interior
Israel Ganz
Mayor of Mate Binyamin Local Council
קרדיט: לאה מנדל
Israel Ganz
Mayor of Mate Binyamin Local Council
Omer Goldschmidt
Founder and CEO, Evermile
קרדיט: מעוז
Omer Goldschmidt
Founder and CEO, Evermile
Hasan Abo-Shally
Entrepreneur and social innovator, product manager at Rise Up
קרדיט: מעוז
Hasan Abo-Shally
Entrepreneur and social innovator, product manager at Rise Up
Ibrahim Hijazi
General Secretary, List of Arab Union RAAM
קרדיט: מעוז
Ibrahim Hijazi
General Secretary, List of Arab Union RAAM
Itay Valdman
Currently unemployed
קרדיט: מעוז
Itay Valdman
Currently unemployed
Moran Moshe Jantzis
Head of the Research Division and Deputy Chief Economist, Competition Authority
קרדיט: בעלה
Moran Moshe Jantzis
Head of the Research Division and Deputy Chief Economist, Competition Authority
Revital Karin Sela
Senior Director of International Relations, Israel Space Agency
קרדיט: לע"מ
Revital Karin Sela
Senior Director of International Relations, Israel Space Agency
Iliya Katz
Deputy Budget Officer, Infrastructure. Ministry of Finance
קרדיט: מעוז
Iliya Katz
Deputy Budget Officer, Infrastructure. Ministry of Finance
Majdi Ketany
CEO of Al-Mashhadawi King Store
Majdi Ketany
CEO of Al-Mashhadawi King Store
Shoshi Kahalon Kidor
Mayor of Kfar Yona
קרדיט: אביבית אייזקסון
Shoshi Kahalon Kidor
Mayor of Kfar Yona
Kholod Massalha
CEO, Alam Association
קרדיט: מעוז
Kholod Massalha
CEO, Alam Association
Tal Harel Matatyahu
Chief of Staff of the Supervisor of Banks and Director of the Strategy and Special Projects Unit - Supervisor of Banks, Bank of Israel.
קרדיט: מעוז
Tal Harel Matatyahu
Chief of Staff of the Supervisor of Banks and Director of the Strategy and Special Projects Unit - Supervisor of Banks, Bank of Israel.
Motti Schiff
Head of Investigations YALK / Lahav 433, Israel Police
קרדיט: מעוז
Motti Schiff
Head of Investigations YALK / Lahav 433, Israel Police
Nitzan Peleg
Mayor of Lower Galilee Regional Council
Nitzan Peleg
Mayor of Lower Galilee Regional Council
Shira Ohana
VP of Strategy and Organizational Development, Edmond de Rothschild Partnerships
קרדיט: מעוז
Shira Ohana
VP of Strategy and Organizational Development, Edmond de Rothschild Partnerships
Othman Alshekh
CEO, Siraj Technologies
קרדיט: הלנה ברוס
Othman Alshekh
CEO, Siraj Technologies
Odelya Porush
CEO of Guap
קרדיט: פנחס עמנואל
Odelya Porush
CEO of Guap
Omar Abo Rakiak
Mayor of the Tel Sheva Local Council
קרדיט: מעוז
Omar Abo Rakiak
Mayor of the Tel Sheva Local Council
Linda Cohen Rofe
VP of Finance, Strauss Group, Strauss Water
קרדיט: מעוז
Linda Cohen Rofe
VP of Finance, Strauss Group, Strauss Water
Elisheva Sabato
Director of Senior Division - Youth Authority, Ministry of Social Equality
קרדיט: חמדת רודיצקי
Elisheva Sabato
Director of Senior Division - Youth Authority, Ministry of Social Equality
Aeen Safady-Atila
Supervisor of High Court Affairs, State Attorney's Office
Aeen Safady-Atila
Supervisor of High Court Affairs, State Attorney's Office
Ariel Schnabel
Senior correspondent, commentator on US affairs and columnist for Makor Rishon
קרדיט: אריק סולטן
Ariel Schnabel
Senior correspondent, commentator on US affairs and columnist for Makor Rishon
Michal Tzuk Shafir
Head of the Administrative Courts in the Ministry of Justice, a unit of administrative courts according to the Entry into Israel Law
קרדיט: לשכת העיתונות המשפטית
Michal Tzuk Shafir
Head of the Administrative Courts in the Ministry of Justice, a unit of administrative courts according to the Entry into Israel Law
Sharon Hatzor
VP of Policy, External Relations and Planning, Ministry of Energy
קרדיט: מעוז
Sharon Hatzor
VP of Policy, External Relations and Planning, Ministry of Energy
Efrat Shefer
President of Philips Israel
קרדיט: מעוז
Efrat Shefer
President of Philips Israel
Shauli Shemesh
Director of Recruitment Department - Human Resources Division, Prime Minister's Office
קרדיט: מעוז
Shauli Shemesh
Director of Recruitment Department - Human Resources Division, Prime Minister's Office
Revital Assayag Shlush
VP of Appleseeds Organization
קרדיט: מעוז
Revital Assayag Shlush
VP of Appleseeds Organization
Ze’Ev Sklar
Telem CEO
קרדיט: עוז צדקני
Ze’Ev Sklar
Telem CEO
Elad Tene
Head of the National Information System
קרדיט: מעוז
Elad Tene
Head of the National Information System
Noam Vidan
CEO and Founder, Idea - Center for Liberal Democracy
Noam Vidan
CEO and Founder, Idea - Center for Liberal Democracy
Yair Katz
Chairman of the IAI Workers 'Committee, IAI Workers' Organization
קרדיט: ראובן קפוצ'ינסקי
Yair Katz
Chairman of the IAI Workers 'Committee, IAI Workers' Organization
Ornit Ben Yashar
CEO, Good Thought Association
קרדיט: מעוז
Ornit Ben Yashar
CEO, Good Thought Association
Goldschmidt Yisrael
Owner and CEO, PayLoyal
Goldschmidt Yisrael
Owner and CEO, PayLoyal
Ola Najami Yousef
Director of Safe Communities, Avraham Initiatives Association
קרדיט: מעוז
Ola Najami Yousef
Director of Safe Communities, Avraham Initiatives Association
Elad Zacut
Senior Advisor to the CEO, Social Security
קרדיט: מעוז
Elad Zacut
Senior Advisor to the CEO, Social Security