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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 

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 

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  

Culture in Motion: A Graduate Celebration

2022-09-12

Cohort 4 of the Mandel Program for Cultural Leadership in the Negev marked its graduation with a public event on art and technology 

New Bedouin Leadership Program Launched

2022-03-30

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

Visual Culture and Change: A Study Retreat

2021-11-17

A two-day retreat of the Mandel Program for Cultural Leadership in the Negev concluded study of the power of visual culture 

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 

Negev Graduates Transform the Beer Sheva Market

2021-07-28

At an unforgettable graduation event, the Mandel Program for Cultural Leadership in the Negev transformed the market into a hub of culture 

Mandel Leadership Tours Gaza Border Region

2021-07-14

The Mandel Foundation’s chairman and president joined director general Moshe Vigdor in learning about life along the Gaza border 

Beer Sheva Fellows Meet with Mayor Rubik Danilovich

2021-06-23

Fellows of the Mandel Program for Regional Leadership in Beer Sheva met with the mayor in the city council's chamber 

Media and the Negev: Seeing the South Clearly

2021-06-22

The Mandel Program for Cultural Leadership in the Negev hosted a session on media with prominent figures from the media world in the South 

Gaza Border Fellows Meet with Professor Jehuda Reinharz

2021-05-27

The meeting with the Mandel Foundation president focused on leadership challenges during times of emergency 

Negev Culture: Entrepreneurship, Connections, Identity, and Hope

2021-03-02

An online event that brought together fellows and graduates of Mandel cultural leadership programs and activists and entrepreneurs 

Hope in Stormy Times: The Role of Leadership

2020-12-21

A joint study day for the fellows of all the leadership programs of the Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev in the 2020-2021 academic year 

Cultural Leadership Fellows Host Study Tours

2020-07-16

Fellows of the Mandel Program for Cultural Leadership in the Negev led their colleagues on real and virtual tours of their work settings  

Regional Leadership Program in Kseifa and Arara BaNegev Concludes

2020-07-15

The leadership program for Bedouin communities in the Negev concluded with a graduation ceremony and presentation of position papers 

Local Culture in the Time of Covid-Zoom

2020-05-05

The coronavirus crisis found Cohort 2 of the Mandel Program for Cultural Leadership in the Negev in the midst of a module on local culture 

Kseifa and Arara Program Continues Applied Studies

2020-04-23

In the shadow of the coronavirus, the Mandel Program for Regional Leadership in Kseifa and Arara BaNegev continue its applied studies 

Adapting to a New Reality

2020-04-22

The Mandel Program for Regional Leadership in Beer Sheva adopted new modes of learning in response to the need for social distancing 

Resilience and Coping During the Coronavirus Epidemic

2020-04-01

A series of short lectures by Professor Smadar Ben Asher on mental resilience and coping mechanisms during an extended routine emergency 

Improving Quality of Life in Arab-Bedouin Society

2020-02-20

An event hosted by Mandel fellows from Kseifa and Arara BaNegev explored ways of addressing health challenges in Arab-Bedouin society 

Mandel Foundation Leadership Visits the Negev

2020-02-05

Mandel Foundation chairman, president, and Israeli director general met with fellows of the Mandel leadership program for Kseifa and Arara BaNegev 

Mandel Center to Launch Regional Program for Gaza Border Communities

2020-01-05

The new program will cultivate leadership for the city of Sderot and for the regional councils of Sdot Negev, Eshkol, Hof Ashkelon and Sha’ar HaNegev 

Retreat: Configurations of Civil Society

2019-12-25

Fellows from Kseifa and Arara BaNegev participated in a retreat that explored civil society in Nazareth and in Israel’s Circassian community 

Joint Study Day: From Vision to Reality

2019-12-12

The fellows of the three current leadership programs of the Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev came together for study day in Rahat 

Beer Sheva Leadership Program Begins Studies

2019-11-18

The fellows of Cohort 4 of the Mandel Program for Regional Leadership in Beer Sheva began their program with a group retreat in the desert 

Graduates of Eilat-Eilot Program Participate in Study Mission to Toronto

2019-11-03

The week-long mission took place at the invitation of the Toronto Jewish Federation, which has long been active in the Eilat-Eilot region 

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 Center for Leadership in the Negev mourns the loss of Morton L. Mandel, an extraordinary leader, passionate Zionist, generous philanthropist, and man of vision 

Second Cohort of Cultural Leadership Program Begins Studies

2019-10-02

The launch event brought together new fellows and graduates for a fascinating conversation with filmmaker Ari Folman 

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 

Graduate Retreat: Space, Partnership, and Social Contact

2019-08-01

A retreat for graduates of the Center's programs, held in Jerusalem, aimed to further the creation of a Mandel graduate community in the Negev 

Concluding Event of the Negev Cultural Leadership Pilot

2019-07-31

Cohort 1 of the Mandel Program for Cultural Leadership in the Negev marked the end of studies with an event at the Fringe Theater 

Negev Lab: Closing Event of 2019

2019-06-21

The 2019 Negev Lab series closed with an exploration of traditional Jewish music and of the sources of piyyut, which was led by musician Yair Harel and the Tafilalt Ensemble 

Study Event with Former Supreme Court Justice Dalia Dorner

2019-06-20

The study day for the Education Ministry's southern district supervisors included a lecture on law and constitution in a democratic state 

Eilat-Eilot Program: Closing Retreat

2019-06-05

The fellows of the Mandel Program for Regional Leadership in Eilat-Eilot participated in a three-day retreat closing their two years of learning, development, and personal growth 

Negev Lab: A Meeting with Kassim Alsraiha

2019-05-16

Faculty member Kassim Alsraiha is an expert on religion and state in the Middle East and on tribal law in Arab-Bedouin society in the Negev 

Launch Event for the "Silent Voice"

2019-04-17

The Negev Center hosted an event launching a program developed by Sleman Azbarga, a graduate of the Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Rahat, during his fellowship 

Negev Lab Hosts Dr. Meir Buzaglo

2019-04-12

The fourth session of this year's Negev Lab series featured philosopher and scholar Dr. Meir Buzaglo, who spoke about traditionalism and Israeli identity 

Joint Study Day for Fellows of Negev Programs

2019-04-11

The fellows of the three programs of the Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev participated in a day-long study seminar in Mitzpe Ramon 

Registration Opens for Cohort 4 of Beer Sheva Program 🔗

2019-03-07

The Mandel Program for Regional Leadership in Beer Sheva cultivates leaders who will improve life in the Beer Sheva area 

Negev Lab: A Learning Session with Dr. Merav Roth

2019-03-01

The third session of this year’s Negev Lab series hosted clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Merav Roth 

Registration Opens for New Cultural Leadership Program 🔗

2018-04-11

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

Tel Aviv Retreat: Place and Locality

2019-02-13

Fellows of the Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Eilat-Eilot participated in a retreat that explored questions relating to the development of place 

Place and Society: Cultural Leadership Fellows in the Field

2019-02-06

Fellows of the Mandel Program for Cultural Leadership in the Negev set out on a series of study tours as part of their study of “Place and Society” 

Negev Lab: Learning Session with the Sculptor Micha Ullman

2019-01-25

The second session of the 2018–2019 Negev Lab series hosted Israel Prize laureate and renowned sculptor Micha Ullman 

Place and Society: A Visit to the Historic Site of Tel Al-Malah

2019-01-10

As part of their studies, the fellows of the Mandel Program for Regional Leadership in Kseifa and Arara BaNegev visited Tel Al-Malah 

Negev Lab: Frontier Culture and the Role of Leadership

2018-12-14

The first Negev Lab session of 2018–2019 hosted architect Michael Rona and explored the subject of frontier culture and the role of leadership 

Promoting the Humanities in Beer Sheva and the Negev

2018-12-03

An action group of senior figures gathered for discourse on the role of spirit, intellect, and inspiration in Beer Sheva and the Negev 

Study Session with Morton Mandel

2018-10-31

Fellows of the Mandel Program for Regional Leadership in Yeruham and Ramat Hanegev explored Leadership, Vision, and Values in a meeting with Mr. Morton Mandel 

Study Day for Education Ministry Superintendents

2018-10-25

Superintendents from the Southern Region gathered at the Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev to learn about ethics and professional ethics  

New Cultural Leadership Program Launched

2018-10-08

The program aims to help cultural leaders clarify their worldviews and develop practical ideas for improving the quality of life in the Negev 

Closing Retreat: Looking Back, Looking Forward

2018-06-06

The closing retreat of the first year of the Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Eilat-Eilot included both practical and experiential sessions 

Negev Lab with Dr. Hosni Al-Hatib Shahada

2018-06-06

The sixth meeting of the Negev Lab was an encounter with Dr. Hosni Al-Hatib Shahada, a poet and scholar of Islamic culture and arts 

Concluding Retreat: Leadership Encounters Reality

2018-06-01

The concluding retreat of the Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Yeruham and Ramat Hanegev focused on “Stories and Meaning" 

Together and Apart: How to Develop a Region?

2018-05-15

The Yeruham and Ramat Hanegev program hosted a Mandel Negev Platform Event on collaboration and cooperation in leading regional change 

Region-Wide Leadership: A Mandel Negev Platform Event

2018-05-01

The Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Eilat-Eilot met with Negev mayors to discuss the region’s demographic, economic, and social challenges 

Negev Lab with Photographer Adi Ness

2018-03-23

The fourth meeting of the Negev Lab – a forum for collaborative study and thinking about culture, art, and identity in the Negev – hosted photographer Adi Ness 

Registration Opens for New Regional Leadership Program 🔗

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 

Between Cultural Management and Cultural Leadership

2018-03-07

An event at which leading figures from Sapir College and the Mandel Center discussed opportunities and challenges for cultural leadership in the Negev 

Launch for Professor Adi Wolfsohn’s Book of Eco-Poetry

2018-02-27

Negev fellows participated in an event marking the publication of a new poetry collection that explores issues related to society, place, and environment 

Negev Lab with Architect Adar Secker

2018-02-23

The Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev's third Negev Lab hosted architect Adar Secker, who spoke about culture and urbanism 

Urban Challenges Related to the Relocation of IDF Bases

2018-01-25

Mandel Negev Center conference explored the findings of research on the effects of relocating bases of the Israel Defense Forces to the Negev 

Study Day for Education Supervisors in the Arab Sector

2018-01-23

Ministry of Education supervisors from the Arab sector gathered for an intensive day of study at the Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev 

Mayor of Eilat Meets with Eilat-Eilot Fellows

2018-01-17

As part of a module on “Space and Place,” Mayor Meir Yitzhak Halevi discussed current and future challenges facing the city of Eilat 

Negev Lab with Professor Rachel Elior

2017-12-22

The second Negev Lab hosted Professor Rachel Elior, a scholar of Jewish philosophy who spoke about the Judean desert scrolls 

Eilat Retreat for Yeruham and Ramat Hanegev Fellows

2017-11-22

Fellows examined transformative leadership initiatives and learned about the work of fellows in the Mandel leadership program in Eilat-Eilot 

Negev Lab: Frontier Culture and the Role of Leadership

2017-11-17

Author Meir Shalev was the guest speaker at the first meeting of "Negev Lab," a study forum exploring culture, creativity, and identity in the Negev 

Mandel Leadership Program in Wadi al-Khalil Concludes

2017-10-24

The Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Wadi al-Khalil reached the end of a meaningful, educational, and demanding two-year journey 

New Mandel Program in Eilat-Eilot is Launched

2017-09-13

Participants include 21 fellows from a range of professional backgrounds: education, tourism, management, society, health, and more 

Yuval Ashush on Leadership, Education, and Vision (Hebrew) 🔗

2017-05-29

A graduate of the Young Leadership Program in Netivot discusses the program he founded to cultivate leadership in pre-army volunteers 

Leadership Facing the Challenge of Change

2017-05-23

The Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev hosted a study day for municipal welfare bureau directors and district welfare supervisors 

Mandel Center to Launch New Program in Eilat-Eilot 🔗

2017-04-18

The Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Eilat–Eilot is designed for people with a deep commitment to action on behalf of Eilat and the Eilot region​ 

Social Protests: Why Do We Need Them and How Do They Work?

2017-03-23

The Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev held a graduate retreat on the subject of “Social Protests and the Dynamics of Success or Failure” 

Leadership Dilemmas: Retreat at Neve Ilan

2017-03-15

The second retreat of the Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Yeruham and Ramat Hanegev explored dilemmas of leadership 

Policy for Education and Education for Policy

2017-03-01

Fellows of the Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Wadi al-Khalil met with Knesset members and visited schools as part of a Jerusalem retreat 

Graduate Seminar: Professional Identity in Action

2017-01-15

The winter seminar for graduates of the Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev focused on the pre-army preparatory program at Be’er Ora 

Idan Avisar Recognized as “Man of the Year” in Culture 🔗

2016-12-29

Beer Sheva magazine chooses Mandel local leadership graduate as man of the year in culture for his work with the Fringe Theater (Hebrew) 

Identities in Complex Cities: The Stories of Lod and Jaffa

2016-12-01

In early December, the Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Yeruham and Ramat Hanegev held its first retreat, in Lod and Jaffa 

Graduation of the Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Beer Sheva

2016-11-03

The ceremony marked the conclusion of two years of study in which fellows grappled with issues of identity 

A Conversation with Beer Sheva Mayor Ruvik Danilovich

2016-07-13

The Mandel program for senior personnel of the Beer Sheva municipality met with the mayor to explore the city's leadership challenges 

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

2016-06-30

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

Leadership of Fasting and Values at an Iftar Meal

2016-06-28

Participants of the Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Wadi al-Khalil met for a post-fast Iftar meal during the Muslim month of Ramadan 

Haifa Retreat: Leadership as a Struggle

2016-06-19

The last retreat of the Beer Sheva program focused on protest and struggles for social justice and environmental conservation, and enabled fellows to explore the role of local leaders in such struggles 

The Secret of Languages: A Journey of Study and Dialogue

2016-05-31

Graduates of the 2016 programs in the Negev participated in a retreat that included workshops, explorations of leadership in Islam and Judaism 

Eye to Eye: A Meeting with Major General (Res.) Amram Mitzna

2016-05-25

Fellows of the Mandel leadership program in Beer Sheva and Major General Amram Mitzna explored leadership, trustworthiness, and integrity 

The Essence of the Human Being in Judaism and in Islam

2016-05-25

Participants explored the leadership of Moses and Pharaoh in ancient and drew conclusions regarding models of leadership today 

Values: In Discussion and in Practice

2016-03-16

Fellows of the Mandel Program in Wadi al-Khalil explored leadership, governance, and social engagement in a two-day exploration of values 

Dialog Event: The Essence of Man in Judaism and Islam

2016-03-14

The Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev hosted the first in a series of text-based dialog events devoted to Judaism and Islam 

Beer Sheva Municipality Staff Explore "Inspiration"

2016-03-02

Senior staff from the education, welfare, culture, and leisure departments of the Beer Sheva municipality hosted a seminar at Kibbutz Mashabei Sadeh 

From Vision to Reality: The Wadi Atir Project as a Case Study

2016-02-16

Fellows of the Mandel Leadership programs in Beer Sheva and Wadi al-Khalil participated in a joint study day at a sustainable farm  

Visit to the Growing Community of Beer Ora

2016-02-09

Graduates of the Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev visited a community near Eilat in order to learn and apply community development models 

Rahat Program ​Graduates Inducted into Graduate Community

2015-10-19

The graduates of the second cohort of the Rahat Program were inducted into the Mandel community of graduates  

Second Year of Beer Sheva Program Begins

2015-10-19

​The fellows of cohort 3 of the Mandel program for local leadership in Beer Sheva began their second year of studies 

Wadi al-Khalil Program Launched

2015-10-19

A festive ceremony marked the opening of the newest program - the Mandel program for local leadership in Wadi al-Khalil 

Leadership and Context

2015-08-04

​Gaining familiarity with Bedouin society, and with Yeruham, were the focus of a field trip taken by Mandel program for local leadership in Beer Sheva participants 

Rahat Program Marks Graduation

2015-08-04

Rahat Mayor Talal al-Krenawi attends second graduation of the Mandel Program for Local Leadership in Rahat 

Change from Without and from Within

2015-08-04

​Participants in the Beer Sheva and Rahat programs met for a day of discussion about the importance of internal and external changes in leading social change 

An Attainable Dream

2014-06-08

Nili Surkis-Shalev, a graduate of the Mandel program for local leadership in Arad, heads the Hamitham complex for young adults in Arad 

The City Wants Social Justice

2014-06-05

Can urban planning address social justice issues? To what extent is there justice in Beer Sheva’s current urban structure? These and other related questions were discussed on April 30  

The City as the Center of the World

2014-02-23

MCLN faculty members Dr. Itzhak (Kiki) Aharonovich and Rubik Rosenthal edit issue of the Israel Teacher’s Association journal 

Weaving Community – Labor in Ofakim

2014-02-05

​MCLN congratulates faculty member Dr. Shani Bar-On the publication of the book, "Weaving Community – Labor in Ofakim"  

MCLN Bids Farewell to Yankale Steinberg

2014-01-28

MCLN event salutes Adv. Yankale Steinberg, who served as its director from 2009 to 2013 

Local Sustainable Economic Development

2014-01-12

The Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev was involved in all three days of the first Congress for Local Sustainable Economic Development (LSED)  

Arad Study Day

2014-01-07

On December 12, 2013, MCLN hosted a study day about the town of Arad, attended by some 80 Arad residents, the mayor, and directors of municipal departments 

New Local Leadership Program

2013-11-18

On November 6, the Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev launched a program to train local leaders in Rahat and the Arab community in the Negev  

Complex for Community in Arad

2013-11-18

In January, a complex for young adults and young communities will open in Arad, at the initiative of Nili Surkis, a graduate of the Arad Local Leadership Program of the Mandel Center for Leadership 

Local Leadership Program in Beer Sheva

2013-10-24

​The 18 participants of the Mandel Local Leadership Program in Beer Sheva recently began their second year of studies at the Mandel Center  

“Influential in the Negev” Forum

2013-10-24

On October 3, 2013, the Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev hosted a gathering of the “Influential in the Negev” forum, which brings together prominent activists in the Negev 

Seminar for Educational Leadership in Eilat

2013-06-04

For the third consecutive year, the Mandel Center for Leadership in the Negev held a study seminar for school principals from Eilat