Mandel Foundation–Israel Holds Its First Graduate Book Fair

2023-06-08

The event shined a spotlight on works by Mandel graduates and brought the Mandel community together to explore the world of literary creation

Israel at 75: The Declaration of Independence 🔗

2023-04-26

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel by printing a replica of Israel’s Declaration of Independence

Mandel Series on Democracy and Society in Israel

2023-03-23

Amid tensions surrounding the proposed judicial reform, the Mandel Graduate Unit initiated a series on democracy and society in Israel

2022 Mandel Graduation Ceremony Held in Jerusalem 🔗

2022-11-17

Graduates of 10 programs of the Mandel Foundation–Israel came together at the Jerusalem Theatre for a joint graduation ceremony

The Mandel Graduate Unit Charts a New Course

2022-07-28

Maya Bozo Schwartz discusses the new incarnation of the Mandel Graduate Unit and the opportunities that it offers to Mandel graduates

Mandel Foundation Grants Assist Refugees and Immigrants in Israel 🔗

2022-07-28

One million dollars was awarded to 39 Mandel graduates for initiatives supporting Ukrainian and Ethiopian refugees and new immigrants

Mandel Graduates Rise to Help Ukrainian Refugees

2022-04-27

Mandel graduates helped refugees on the Polish border and in Kharkiv, rescued Holocaust survivors from Lviv, and provided food to refugees in Israel

Munir Madi to Light Independence Day Beacon

2022-04-26

Munir Madi, graduate of the Mandel Leadership Institute and founder of a pre-military academy for Jewish and Druze youth, receives top Israeli honor

2021 Mandel Graduation Ceremony Held in Jerusalem 🔗

2021-10-17

Graduates of all the Mandel Foundation–Israel’s programs came together for a joint ceremony attended by President Isaac Herzog

Ethiopian Youth: An "Emergency Force" in the Community

2020-07-02

An initiative by Dr. Nigist Mengesha, graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership and director of the Fidel Association

Preventing Domestic Violence through Occupational Rehabilitation

2020-07-01

An initiative by Doris Mor, graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership and founder of the Oganim Institute

Maintaining Routine for Students in Special Education

2020-07-01

A program developed by Elchanan Visenshteren, a graduate of the Mandel Program for Leadership Development in the Haredi Community

Supporting the Periphery during the Crisis

2020-07-01

A program launched by Mandel graduate Nisim Elmakayes, founder of the Meir Panim branch in Dimona-Yeruham

Protecting Arab Women from Abuse and Murder

2020-07-01

A project initiated by Samah Salaime, graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership and director of Na'am–AWC

Increasing Community Resilience for an Ongoing Emergency

2020-07-01

A collaboration headed by two graduates of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership: Guy Tsfoni and Dr. Sara Shadmi-Wortman

Preparing for a Rapidly Changing Labor Market

2020-05-18

The Mandel Graduate Unit held a five-part online series to prepare graduates for job searches and interviews in a changing market

The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts

2020-01-30

A seminar on diversity and difference, which explored values-based and administrative aspects of working with diverse staffs

Pedagogical Renewal and the Dynamics of Innovation

2020-01-27

A series for graduates who have founded educational initiatives based on unique and innovative pedagogical approaches

Partnering with Graduates: A Meeting with Yafet Alemu

2019-12-23

Mandel graduate Yafet Alemu presented his “Ready for Tomorrow” educational initiative to relevant leaders and professionals

Workshop on Wikipedia and WikiData

2019-12-11

The Mandel Graduate Unit held a workshop on writing and editing Wikipedia entries that also introduced graduates to WikiData

Graduate Consultation on Israel-Diaspora Relations

2019-12-05

An individual consultation in which graduate Netanel Afek presented his Ambassadors Program to experts on Israel-Diaspora relations

Kfar Shira: Graduate Tzipora Gutman Impacts the Field

2019-11-20

Kfar Shira is a groundbreaking example of social-educational entrepreneurship that provides a solution for the Haredi community

Third Meeting of Continuation Program for Cohort 26

2019-10-30

A third event was held to help graduates of Cohort 26 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership in their return to the field

Second Workshop on Digital Communication

2019-10-29

The workshop introduced graduates to social media and explored platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram

Memorial Service for Morton L. Mandel 🔗

2019-10-20

The memorial service conducted in Cleveland for Morton L. Mandel was broadcast live on October 20, 2019, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time and 8:00 pm Israel time. Click here to view

Morton L. Mandel, 1921-2019 🔗

2019-10-17

The Mandel Foundation mourns the passing of our founder and CEO, Morton L. Mandel: a lover of Israel, extraordinary leader, generous philanthropist, passionate Zionist, and man of vision

Farewell Event for Dr. Granit Almog-Bareket

2019-07-30

After more than a decade as director of the Mandel Graduate Unit, Dr. Granit Almog-Bareket has decided to pursue new professional goals

From Strength into Action

2019-06-11

The continuation program for Cohorts 24 and 25 of the Mandel School concluded with a two-day summer seminar on vision-based decision making

Imagining the Future: The Budget Zero Conference

2019-06-04

Planned for May 2020, the Mandel Graduate Unit's Budget Zero Conference will be based on a model developed by Dr. Granit Almog-Bareket

Mandel Graduate Unit Hosts Social MBA Students

2019-03-03

Students from the Social Leadership MBA Program at Ben-Gurion University and from the SKEMA business school visited the Mandel Foundation

Management Challenges in the Age of the Millennials

2019-01-23

A study day was conducted with former Jerusalem Fellow Rabbi Carlos Tapiero, deputy general director of the Maccabi World Union

Workshop on Digital Tools in a Changing World

2019-01-15

The Mandel Graduate Unit held a workshop at the Center for Educational Technology (CET) in collaboration with two graduates work there

"Tuesdays at Mandel” with Dr. Miri Shlissel-Adler

2018-12-25

The chair of the Education Ministry's Pedagogical Secretariat shared insights in a series in which graduates present their views and initiatives

Graduates of Cohort 25 Meet with the Unit for First Time

2018-12-19

The first group meeting of Cohort 25 focused on the return to the field after two years of study at the Mandel School for Educational Leadership

Vision-Based and Goal-Oriented Budget Planning and Management

2018-12-18

The Mandel Graduate Unit's study day on vision-based and goal-oriented budget planning included a practical component

Mandel Graduates Meet with the Macedonian Minister of Education

2018-12-12

The Mandel Graduate Unit hosted a meeting in which graduates met with Dr. Arber Ademi, the Macedonian Minister of Education

Public Policy and Philanthropy: A Seminar at Duke University

2018-12-02

The seminar in Durham, North Carolina, was a collaboration with Professor Joel Fleishman, founder of Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy

Preparatory Session for Seminar on Public Policy and Philanthropy

2018-10-25

The seminar, which will be held at Duke University, is a collaboration between the Mandel Graduate Unit and Professor Joel Fleishman of Duke University

Transitions: Crossroads in Professional Development

2018-09-19

The Mandel Graduate Unit held an event that examined the challenges of retirement age and the Unit's role at this stage of professional life

From Personal Vision to Organizational Vision

2018-09-04

A meeting for staff of the Erez network, held in collaboration with Tomer Oshry, a graduate of Cohort 19 of the Mandel School

Memories and Insights: Book Launch for Professor Chaim Adler

2018-08-06

The Mandel Graduate Unit saluted its faculty member upon the publication of his autobiography and his 90th birthday

From Vision to Practice: Study Day on Resource Development

2018-07-17

Graduates participated in a study day and workshop on resource development to enhance their skills as leaders of educational and social enterprises

Conservation vs. Innovation in Jerusalem

2018-07-05

As part of their continuing studies, graduates of Cohorts 14 and 15 of the Mandel School took a tour of Jerusalem – old, new, and reinvented

Summer Seminar: Leadership and Entrepreneurship

2018-07-05

The summer seminar for graduates of the Cohorts 23 and 24 explored outstanding social, educational, community, and business enterprises

Building a Partnership: Reception for Graduates of Cohort 25

2018-06-26

The Mandel Graduate Unit welcomed the graduates of Cohort 25, introducing them to the unit's activities and to graduates of previous years

Morton L. Mandel Meets with Participants of Directors Program

2018-05-02

The Chairman and CEO of the Mandel Foundation shared with graduates his experience from decades as chairman and member of boards of directors

Change Leaders: Roundtable on Technological Education in Israel

2018-03-27

The seventh technology roundtable was held at OpenValley, an “eco working space” that combines coworking facilities and networking opportunities

Music, Education, and International Support for Israel

2018-03-26

The Mandel Graduate Unit brought together Mandel graduates involved in music and members of a German performing group that supports Israel

Graduates Host: Creating Collective Memory

2018-03-19

A group of Mandel graduates met with Yair Ben-Shalom, director of the National Hall of Remembrance for Israel’s Fallen Soldiers

Workshop on Stakeholder Management

2018-03-06

Graduates of Cohort 23 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership gathered for a workshop on leading change by involving stakeholders

Board of Directors Training Program: Simulation

2018-02-27

Session six of the Graduate Unit's training program for board members included a simulation that enabled participants to practice acquired skills

Leading Change: Roundtable on Technological Education in Israel

2018-01-31

The sixth session of the technology roundtable focused on the current and future challenges of science and technology education in Israel

Board of Directors Training Program Begins

2017-12-31

The 16-session program offered by the Mandel Graduate Unit, which opened in late December 2017, is being attended by 18 Mandel graduates

Graduates Explore Management and Leadership

2017-11-21

Graduates of Cohort 24 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership gathered for a continuation session on management and leadership

Immigration, Migration, and Refugees: Trip to Macedonia

2017-07-23

Seminar for graduates of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership culminates in study tour of Macedonia

Building Partnerships: First Session for Upcoming Graduates

2017-06-26

The Mandel Graduate Unit held a first group activity for the fellows of Cohort 24 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership

Graduates Meet with Mandel Foundation Leadership

2017-06-15

Professor Jehuda Reinharz and Mr. Stephen Hoffman discussed the challenges facing Israel’s higher education system and Jewish peoplehood

A Moment in Time: A 15 Year Reunion

2017-05-18

Graduates of Cohort 9 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership attend a reunion 15 years after completion of their studies

Immigration, Migration, and Refugees: Fourth Session

2017-05-16

The event included visits to the Mikveh Israel School and the Tech-Career NGO, and a meeting with Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky

Measurement as a Management Tool

2017-05-11

Graduates of Cohort 23 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership participated in a workshop on measurement and planning tools in aviation, employment, and education

Round Table: The Future of Technology Education in Israel

2017-05-09

A graduate event that included visits to a Christian commune in Zichron Yaakov, the Zichron Yaakov education department, and a high school in Haifa

Meeting with Mandel Graduate Mordechay Cohen

2017-04-18

Graduates of Cohort 8 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership met with a fellow graduate: the director general of the Interior Ministry

Seminar on Immigration, Migration, and Refugees

2017-02-13

The three-month seminar, which will include a visit to Macedonia, includes presentations by Israeli and international experts

Visit by Albanian Parliamentary Delegation

2017-01-16

A delegation including Deputy Speaker Valentina Leskaj and His Excellency Bardhyl Canaj met with Mandel faculty and graduates

Continuation Program for Graduates of Cohort 22

2017-01-10

Sixteen graduates of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership shared experiences and explored management challenges

Banishing Darkness: Combatting Violence against Women

2016-12-26

A study event on fighting violence against women, featuring four experts from the Mandel graduate community, was held on Hanukkah

Mandel Graduates Visit the Gogya Center

2016-12-06

In December, a “Graduates Host” event was held at the innovative Gogya Center, a unique site that imagines and models the school of the future

Changing and Influencing: The Future of Technology Education in Israel

2016-11-08

A roundtable event in Beer Sheva that launched a year-long series of graduate events dedicated to in-depth study of technology education in Israel

Transitions Workshop: Four Sessions at a Career Crossroads

2016-11-01

Over two months, the Mandel Graduate Unit held a workshop that enabled graduates in transition to re-examine their vision and professional path

Educational-Social Entrepreneurship Workshop

2016-09-15

A workshop that examined how graduates should choose organizational and legal frameworks to realize their vision and broaden their influence

Graduates Attend Ceremony Awarding “Yakir Oranim” Award to Mr. Morton Mandel

2016-06-01

Graduates salute Morton Mandel as he is recognized as a “Distinguished Fellow“ of Oranim College

Group Consultation on Writing

2016-05-02

Group consultations for graduates that will be conducted during May 2016 – May 2017 will combine workshops on theoretical and practical writing, with ongoing mentoring and guidance

Group Consultation on Developing English Communication Skills

2016-05-01

A six-session group consultation to equip Mandel graduates with tools to improve their spoken and written professional English

Leadership Seminar, April-September 2016

2016-04-02

A seminar comprising a series of sessions giving participating graduates the opportunity to air questions about leadership

Leadership Training for Jewish Communities in France: Thinking Session with Graduates

2016-03-28

Mandel graduates help formulate guiding principles for developing Jewish leaders for France

Meeting and Dialogue with Michal Cohen, Ministry of Education Director

2016-03-21

A meeting with the director-general of the Ministry of Education, as part of MGU’s “Meetings with Policy-Makers” series

Group Consultation: Managing Organizational Human Resources

2016-03-01

A three-meeting series addressing major human resource management issues (March-April 2016)