The fair is being held this year in a special digital edition Despite the hardships brought on by the coronavirus, the show must go on! The Fresh Paint Art Fair 2020 is taking place online under the slogan, “Don’t DIS My ABILITY.” It is an initiative of Israel Unlimited– Friending, a strategic partnership of the […]
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Innovation and Compassion: Winners of the Zusman-Joint Prize
For more than a decade, the prestigious Zusman-Joint Prize has been awarded for excellence in the development of social services in Israel. Its goal is to raise awareness of social issues and honor people who help disadvantaged populations. This year, the award will be presented to three outstanding teams, with a prize of $25,000 each. […]
A Career Today – In the Professions of Tomorrow
The National Program for the Training of Certified Practical Engineers and Technicians was launched last year, enabling graduates to integrate quickly into the workforce and become the professionals of tomorrow. It is sponsored by the Israel Governmental Institute for Technological Education (MAHAT) and the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services, which partners with […]
The Global JDC Names First Woman CEO Ariel Zwang
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 […]
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 […]