We’re thrilled to share that Ariel Zwang, the noted American nonprofit executive and Jewish leader, has been named the next CEO of the Global JDC. Ariel, the CEO of Safe Horizon, is the first woman to hold this position in JDC history and will officially join the JDC family in January. We want to take […]
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Israel Philharmonic Salutes Holocaust Survivors Amid Covid19 Crisis
Concerts held across the country from Nahariya in the North to Beersheba in the South.
Hi-Tech Solutions to Corona’s Social Challenges
Hackaveret, Israel’s social hub, recruited the nation’s innovation community to offer solutions to the pressing social challenges brought on by the coronavirus. Hackaveret is the Hebrew word for “The beehive” and is also a play on words on “hack.” It was founded by the Joint and the National Insurance Funds. Three winners emerged from the […]
Community Courts Volunteers Receive Medal of Honor
On September 8, 2020, President Reuven Rivlin presented the Presidential Award for Volunteerism to people and organizations working for the rehabilitation and education of populations involved in the cycle of crime. Among the recipients were volunteers for the Community Courts program. This program seeks to reorient the way Israel’s criminal justice system treats young offenders. […]
Light Up: Growing Female Leadership Roles in Arab Society
On September 3rd, online graduation was held for Light Up – the program for Female Arab Leadership. Light Up is a joint venture between the Genesis Prize and the social organization Matan – Investing in the Community. It addresses the under-representation of Arab women in senior management positions and roles of influence. “The program aims […]