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SidraTarbut: A Festival of Summer Culture in Jerusalem

2023-07-30

SidraTarbut, a two-month festival of cultural events in Jerusalem, is back for the third year, with the Mandel Foundation's support 

Mandel National Archaeology Library and Archives Dedicated

2023-07-16

The largest of their kind in the Middle East, the Library and Archives will be a research center for the archaeology and history of the Land of Israel 

Conference for Directors of Libraries at Academic Colleges

2023-06-21

The conference brought together representatives from 25 institutions to discuss main issues of concern to information specialists  

Mandel Foundation–Israel Holds 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 

Mandel Fellows Day 2023

2023-05-03

The annual Fellows Day, held at the Foundation's headquarters in Jerusalem, facilitates interactions among fellows of all the Foundation’s leadership programs in Israel 

The Mandel Declaration of Independence Initiative

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 

The Documentary “Mandel” Premieres in Tel Aviv

2023-02-26

The extended Mandel community gathered for the celebratory premiere of a documentary on the life, work, and vision of Morton L. Mandel 

Menachem Bombach Interviewed in Calcalist

2023-02-02

Rabbi Menachem Bombach, senior project manager at the Mandel Leadership Institute, was interviewed in Israel's leading financial newspaper 

Mandel Foundation Boards Visit Israel

2022-12-01

In November 2022, the Mandel Foundation–Israel hosted the boards of the Mandel Foundation and Parkwood, who came to see the Foundation’s impact on Israeli society 

Morton L. Mandel Plaza Dedicated in Jerusalem

2022-11-18

The plaza recognizes Morton Mandel’s involvement in Israel and the Foundation's support for institutions and initiatives in Jerusalem 

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 

Mandel Campus and Building Inaugurated by Bezalel Academy

2022-11-10

The new Mandel Campus of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem is expected to revitalize Jerusalem's city center 

Efrat Aran Appointed Director of the Mandel School

2022-11-08

Efrat held senior managerial positions at Intel for 17 years before studying herself at the Mandel School for Educational Leadership 

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 Community Sports Center to be Built in East Jerusalem

2022-06-28

The facility in Beit Hanina will be the first community sports center in East Jerusalem with swimming pools, gyms, and fitness studios 

Chen Artzi Sror Appointed Program Director

2022-06-15

A well-known Israeli journalist, Chen succeeds Mishael Zion in heading the Mandel Program for Leadership in Jewish Culture 

Mandel Graduates Rise to Help Ukrainian Refugees 🔗

2022-04-28

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 honor 

New Books by Faculty Members of the Mandel Foundation–Israel

2022-04-05

Five books published in 2021 by Mandel Foundation faculty members are contributing to culture, research, and education in Israel 

Mandel Haredi Leadership Fellows Embark on their Projects 🔗

2022-04-04

The fellows of the Mandel Program for Leadership Development in the Haredi Community present their projects and the changes they seek to effect 

In Memoriam: Dr. Raya Yoeli (1962–2022) 🔗

2022-04-03

The Mandel community mourns the passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Raya Yoeli, faculty member of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership 

New Bedouin Leadership Program Launched 🔗

2022-03-30

Fellows of the Mandel Program for Regional Leadership in Al-Kasum, Neve Midbar and Segev Shalom strive to effect change in the Negev 

Implementing Inclusion: Schools as a Framework for an Inclusive Culture 🔗

2022-02-08

The group exercise of Cohort 29 was conducted in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the Jerusalem Education Administration 

Graduation Ceremony of the Mandel Program for Excellence

2021-11-24

The leadership program for returning Jewish Agency emissaries celebrated its graduation at a ceremony at the Mandel Foundation in Jerusalem 

UAE Delegation Visits Mandel Foundation in Jerusalem

2021-11-09

The Mandel Foundation–Israel hosted education minister Hussein Ibrahim Al Hammadi and a delegation of senior education officials 

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 

The Mandel Foundation Living Roof in Jerusalem

2021-08-08

Biodiverse and eco-friendly, the Mandel Foundation’s living roof is the largest roof of its type in the Middle East. Learn more 

Empowering Leaders: The Mandel Foundation Vision in Action

2021-08-03

A new book edited by Professor Daniel Pekarsky tells the story of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation 

CulturEvents – Summer Culture for Jerusalem Residents

2021-08-01

A series of 40 events will take place, funded by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation and conducted by The Jerusalem Foundation 

In Conversation: Morton L. Mandel – The Man and His Legacy

2021-05-02

Professor Jehuda Reinharz, president of the Mandel Foundation, shares memories of the late Morton L. Mandel in this video conversation 

Dreaming Culture in the Negev

2021-04-26

Meet the graduates of Cohort 2 of the Mandel Program for Cultural Leadership in the Negev and learn about the projects they are implementing in the field 

New Books by Mandel Faculty and President

2021-04-15

Books published in 2020 by faculty of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership are contributing to culture, research, and education in Israel 

Supporting Lone Soldiers during the Pandemic

2021-04-06

Mandel Foundation grants enabled Habayit Shel Benji to provide necessary support to lone soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces during the lockdowns 

Mandel Fellows’ Day 2020–2021

2021-03-18

This event introduced current fellows to all the programs of the Mandel Foundation–Israel in a customized virtual space that enabled encounters between fellows of different programs 

Professor Tamar Ariav Appointed Academic Director

2021-02-24

The former President of Beit Berl College will work to increase the impact of the Mandel Foundation–Israel's educational and social leadership programs  

New Appointments at the Mandel Foundation–Israel

2020-12-23

Meet Miki Nevo, Maya Bozo-Schwartz, Ido Barkan, and Dani Rozner, the new unit and program directors of the Mandel Foundation–Israel 

Mandel Grant Aids Haredi Youth during the Lockdown

2020-12-22

The support enabled the provision of technological and pedagogic solutions to address the challenges facing at-risk and struggling Haredi youth 

Mandel Foundation Announces Additional COVID-19 Grants

2020-12-08

Fourteen organizations and universities in Israel will receive funding for emergency assistance and care for families and individuals 

Joining the Great Conversation

2020-12-07

A new Hebrew book by Avi Katzman examines the impact of the Mandel Foundation–Israel through personal stories of 19 key Mandel figures and graduates 

Remembering Morton L. Mandel

2020-10-21

On the first anniversary of the passing of Morton L. Mandel, an online memorial ceremony was broadcast from the new Mandel Foundation building in Jerusalem 

Teaching in a Hybrid Environment

2020-09-04

A series of virtual sessions on learning in digital environments that was offered to faculty and staff of the Mandel leadership programs in Israel in June and July of 2020 

Mandel Grants Support Graduate COVID-19 Initiatives

2020-07-02

A total of $1M was awarded to 94 vital initiatives by Mandel graduates to address the coronavirus crisis in diverse sectors of Israeli society 

Mandel Foundation Opens its New Building in Jerusalem

2020-06-07

The ceremony included greetings from President Reuven Rivlin, a mezuzah ceremony by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, and a virtual tour 

The Nature of Halakhic Rulings

2020-05-26

In preparation for Shavuot, halakhic scholar Malka Puterkovsky and Rabbi David Menachem discussed the nature of Orthodox halakhic rulings 

Commander-Educators in the Palmach and the IDF

2020-04-27

To mark Israel's Memorial Day, the Mandel IDF Educational Leadership Program held a virtual seminar with the Palmach Museum 

Mandel Foundation in Cleveland Donates NIS 20M in Aid to Israel

2020-04-20

The funds are designated to support activities that will help citizens from all sectors of Israeli society overcome difficulties caused by the coronavirus 

With a Strong Hand and an Outstretched Arm?

2020-04-07

In this Zoom event, Dr. Ruth Calderon hosted Prof. Moshe Halbertal, Dr. Meir Buzaglo, Prof. Ariel Hirschfeld, and Dr. Merav Roth 

The Coronavirus Crisis from a Global Perspective

2020-03-31

A lecture by Professor Manuel Trajtenberg presented as part of the Mandel series "A Time of Crisis: A Time for Leadership" 

Zoom Event: The Ramadan Fast

2020-03-27

A virtual event that explored the cultural, ideational, and psychological aspects of Ramadan, as part of special programing during the coronavirus crisis 

Remembering Morton L. Mandel 🔗

2019-12-01

Read the booklet of memorable photographs and quotes that was prepared for the memorial ceremony for Morton L. Mandel held in Jerusalem on November 8, 2019 

Barbara A. Mandel, 1925-2019

2019-11-24

The Mandel Foundation mourns the passing of Barbara A. Mandel, vice chair of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation, renowned philanthropist, and Jewish communal leader  

Memorial Ceremony for Morton L. Mandel

2019-11-08

In the presence of the President of Israel and Mrs. Barbara Mandel, the Mandel community gathered in Jerusalem to remember Morton L. Mandel 

New Leadership Appointments at the Mandel Foundation

2019-10-25

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation has selected Stephen H. Hoffman and Jehuda Reinharz to new leadership positions 

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 

2019 Mandel Graduation Ceremony Held in Jerusalem

2019-09-23

Graduates of all Mandel programs in Israel who completed their studies in 2019 came together to celebrate in a shared ceremony 

Pre-Opening Ceremony for the New Mandel Foundation Building

2019-09-19

The Mandel community gathered to celebrate the final stage of construction of the Foundation's new building in Jerusalem 

Mandel Innovation Center Building Inaugurated in Yeruham

2019-09-16

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Innovation in Yeruham will be the home of the MindCET EdTech innovation center  

Morton Mandel Awarded Honorary Doctorate

2019-09-15

Tel Aviv University recognizes Mr. Mandel's visionary philanthropy and establishmen of the Mandel Center for Stem and the Humanities 

Registration Opens for Beer Sheva Leadership Program 🔗

2019-03-07

Mandel Program for Regional Leadership in Beer Sheva aims to cultivate leaders who will improve life in the Beer Sheva metropolitan area 

Registration Opens for New Cultural Leadership Program 🔗

2018-04-11

The new program is designed for professionals, artists and activists with potential to be highly influential in the arts and culture in the Negev  

Registration Opens for Jewish Culture Leadership Program 🔗

2019-02-07

The program aims to contribute to the vitality and diversity of Jewish culture in Israel by investing in leaders in education, culture, and community 

Registration Opens for 2017–2018 Ultra-Orthodox Program (Men) 🔗

2017-02-02

Registration has opened for Cohort 5 of the Mandel Program for Leadership Development in the Haredi Community 

Mandel Oak Mile Dedicated at Jerusalem Botanical Gardens

2018-11-01

The thoroughfare was named for Morton L. Mandel in recognition of his long-standing contribution to Israeli education and society 

Mandel School and Mandel Institute Graduation 2018

2018-10-29

The Mandel School for Educational Leadership and Mandel Leadership Institute held a graduation attended by the Mandel Foundation leadership 

Morton L. Mandel Receives Platinum Book Award

2018-10-29

The prize, awarded to Mr. Mandel by Yedioth Books, marked the sale of 40,000 copies of the Hebrew edition of his book "It’s All About Who"  

Mandel IDF Educational Leadership Program Begins Year

2018-10-29

The 2018–2019 program for Cohort 13 was launched at an event held at the headquarters of the IDF Education and Youth Corps 

New Appointments and Changes at the Mandel Foundation–Israel

2018-10-16

The Mandel Foundation–Israel welcomes the new directors of the Mandel Leadership Institute and the Mandel IDF Educational Leadership Program 

Morton L. Mandel Meets with President Reuven Rivlin

2018-04-29

Reception at the President's Residence in Jerusalem honors Morton L. Mandel, Chairman and CEO of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation 

Registration Opens for New Regional Program in the Negev 🔗

2018-03-12

The program in Kseifa and Arara BaNegev helps fellows clarify their vision for improving quality of life and develop practical ideas for implementing it 

Registration Opens for Program for Leadership in Jewish Culture 🔗

2017-03-14

The program aims to contribute to the vitality and diversity of Jewish culture in Israel by investing in leaders in education, culture, and community​ 

Registration Opens for Haredi Women's Leadership Program 🔗

2018-01-30

The aim of the program is to develop and train educational and social leadership for the Haredi community 

Morton L. Mandel Receives "Builder of Jerusalem" Award

2017-10-31

Mayor Nir Barkat honored Mr. Mandel for strengthening the city of Jerusalem and creating institutions that train Israel's future leaders 

Cornerstone Laid for the New Mandel Building in Jerusalem

2017-10-30

The ceremony was held in the presence of President Reuven Rivlin, ministers and Knesset members, the mayor of Jerusalem, and Mr. Morton L. Mandel 

Mandel Programs Celebrate Graduation

2017-10-30

Cohort 24 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership and fellows of three Mandel Leadership Institute programs celebrated their graduation 

Mandel School Launches 2017–2018 Academic Year 🔗

2017-09-05

The 21 fellows of Cohort 25, who are beginning their second year of studies, were joined by 21 incoming fellows of Cohort 26 at the festive opening day 

Director General of the Education Ministry Meets with Fellows 🔗

2017-07-03

Shmuel Abuav presented his ministry’s policies, vision, and goals for the coming years to fellows of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership 

Fellows of Cohort 24 Present Their Projects 🔗

2017-07-03

The Mandel School for Educational Leadership held a two-day event in which the fellows of Cohort 24 presented their personal projects 

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 

Registration Opens for Regional Leadership Program in North 🔗

2017-05-15

The Mandel Center for Leadership in the North seeks applicants for Cohort 2 of its regional leadership training program 

Mandel Platform: Leaders from Minority Groups 🔗

2017-05-08

The event explored questions relating to minority-majority relations. What characterizes leaders who are members of minorities? 

The Role of Colleges of Education in Improving Israeli Education 🔗

2017-03-26

The “Group Exercise” of Cohort 24 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership focused on Israel's colleges of education 

Remembering Mordecai Nisan (1934–2017)

2017-02-20

The Mandel community mourns the passing of Professor Mordecai Nisan, the academic director of the Mandel Foundation–Israel 

Morton Mandel Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

2017-02-08

The award from the Beer Sheva municipality recognized Mr. Mandel’s contribution to the development and strengthening of the Negev 

New Mandel Program in the North Opens Registration 🔗

2017-02-02

The Mandel Center for Leadership in the North seeks applicants for its new fellowship program in social leadership 

Cornerstone Laid for Mandel Innovation Center

2017-01-31

The Mandel Foundation has donated $5.2 million toward the establishment of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Innovation Center in Yeruham 

Mandel Foundation Celebrates the 2016 Graduation Ceremony

2016-11-02

Morton Mandel, chairman and CEO of the Mandel Foundation, and Minister Naftali Bennett honored the graduates with their presence 

Mandel Institute for Social Leadership Building Inaugurated

2016-10-30

The beautiful new home of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Institute for Social Leadership was inaugurated at Ben-Gurion University 

Mandel School for Educational Leadership Launches 25th Year 🔗

2016-09-06

Fellows of Cohorts 24 and 25 marked the start of the 2016-2017 academic year with a ceremony including a lecture by Dr. Meir Buzaglo  

Registration Opens for Mandel School for Educational Leadership 🔗

2016-09-04

Want to impact education in Israel? Apply to become a fellow of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership and a part of the Mandel community 

Remembering Bambi Sheleg (1958–2016) 🔗

2016-08-15

The Mandel School of Educational Leadership mourns the loss of our friend and faculty member Bambi Sheleg 

Summing Up the First Year of the Afula Leadership Program 🔗

2016-07-10

The directors of the Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Afula sum up the first year and look toward the future 

Mandel Graduate Wafa’a Eben-Beri Receives President’s Award 🔗

2016-06-10

Wafa’a Eben-Beri received the President’s Award for promoting understanding and dialogue among the various groups in Israeli society 

Mandel Platform: Uniform Values​​​ 🔗

2016-06-06

What do uniforms mean? What values should IDF officers and other leaders model? These questions were explored at this Mandel Platform event, led by fellows in the Mandel IDF Educational Leadership 

Morton L. Mandel Receives “Yakir Oranim” Award

2016-06-01

The event honored Mr. Mandel’s many years of work, his unique leadership, and his contribution to the field of education in Israel. 

Mandel Fellow to Light Independence Day Torch 🔗

2016-05-03

Fainy Sukenik, a fellow of the Mandel Programs for Leadership Development in the Haredi Community, will be honored at Independence Day ceremony 

In Memory of Prof. Seymour Fox 🔗

2016-04-07

The Mandel School for Educational Leadership recently held a special event in memory of Prof. Seymour Fox, the founder of the school 

The Mandel Foundation Mourns the Passing of Joseph C. Mandel

2016-03-24

Joseph C. Mandel, business leader, and philanthropist, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He was 102 years old 

Meeting with Director General of the Ministry of Education 🔗

2016-03-21

Mandel graduates meet with Michal Cohen, the director general of the Ministry of Education, as part of a series of meetings with policy makers 

Early Childhood Education Finds Room to Grow 🔗

2016-03-07

Fellows of Cohort 23 present their group exercise, which dealt with early childhood education, at the Mandel School for Educational Leadership 

New Academic Year Opens

2015-09-02

The program is a two-year course unique in terms of its scale, content and study format. The curriculum is a personalized one that takes place in individual and group settings and combines  

Mandel School for Humanities Inaugurated at Hebrew University

2015-06-02

Morton Mandel, chairman of the Mandel Foundation, inaugurated the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School for Advanced Studies  

Mandel School Graduate Elected to Knesset

2015-05-31

Rachel Azaria, a graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership, was elected to the Knesset as part of the Kulanu list 

Baqa al-Gharbiyye: Participants Visit Supreme Court

2015-05-30

Participants of the Mandel Baqa al-Gharbiyye leadership program toured Jerusalem and met with Supreme Court Justice Anat Baron 

The Role of the Intellectual in Society

2015-05-13

Fellows of the Mandel Scholars in Education Program and the Mandel Programs for Leadership Development in the Haredi Community met with Dr. Ayman Agbaria 

Reuven Rivlin and Morton Mandel Discuss Ways to Better Israeli Society

2014-12-10

Morton L. Mandel presented President of Israel Reuven Rivlin with a copy of the Hebrew edition of the book, "It's All About Who" 

Mandel Foundation Awards $13 Million to Ben-Gurion University

2014-06-11

The $13 million gift from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio includes a capital grant of $10 million  

Nearly 75 Years After Starting, Morton Mandel Earns BA Degree 🔗

2013-05-17

Mr. Mandel’s book on leadership, "It’s All About Who," is recognized as his senior capstone project at Case Western Reserve