Michael Biton
Mayor, Yerucham. Michael has been the mayor of Yerucham since 2010. Before being elected mayor, Michael was an educator and environmental and social entrepreneur. He founded a number of civil society organizations and he represented the Canadian Jewish community in Israel. Michael is the Co-founder and Acting Chairman of the Negev Council, a regional coalition […]
Yoram Harpaz
Professor, Beit Berl College. Previously, he was a teacher, a journalist, a fellow in Mandel School for Educational Leadership, and later, its director. Yoram wrote a few books and many articles on various topics in education.
Avraham Yustman
Vice President of the Kemach Foundation, a non-profit organization which provides a variety of solutions for Haredi employment in Israel in close cooperation with the Israeli government, philanthropic entities and the community. He is involved in various activities on behalf of the Haredi community, is a member of the Central Elections Committee and is a […]
Hadas Ragolsky Chrissy
Senior Editor, Channel 2 News. She is the Executive Producer for the 5 o’clock news show and is responsible for bringing in guest speakers to the company. She is also Chief Editor of the SPIRALA website, which is a learning news site for students at the Sapir College..
Shmuel Jeselshon
CEO, Yeshivot Hesder Organization, the umbrella organization of Yeshivot that combine religious studies and service in the IDF. Previously, he was in charge of the Conversion Department in the Prime Minister’s office.
Sigal Adar
CEO, TAU Friends Association.Previously, Sigal was the Head of TAU Social Involvement Unit. Before working at Tel Aviv University, Sigal worked as a probation officer with delinquents. She holds a BA and MA in Social Work specializing in group therapy and she has a second MA in Political Communication, all from Tel Aviv University. As […]
Yaniv Pohoryles
Journalist, YNET. Yaniv has been working as a journalist for many years, both print and online. Yaniv writes about different topics, but his focus is international relations and world Jewish issues. Yaniv has a BA degree in International Relations from Hebrew University
Igal Lahav
Igal is the mayor of Karnei Shomron. In the IDF, he served as a Major and a Commander. Igal has worked in the Israel Military Industry and Tnuva. He has an MA in Economics and Management
Ahuvi Shwirtz
Haredi Jerusalem resident. Consultant and spokesperson for Haredi organizations; lectures for the media; social activist.
Shimon Malul
Rabbi of the “Or Yaakov” Congregation in Elad. Member of municipal and public committees, forums and think-tanks. Lecturer and Educator. Panel moderator and lecturer on Haredi society in Gesher Haredim. Studying towards advanced Torah studies—Chief Rabbinate of Israel.