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Fellows of Cohort 30 Present their Final Projects

2023-07-10

The projects are the culmination of two years of study by the fellows of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership 

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 

Addressing the Teacher Shortage in Israel’s South

2023-01-30

Findings of the group exercise of Cohort 30, which was conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the city of Beer Sheva 

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  

Efrat Aran Appointed New Director of the Mandel School 🔗

2022-11-08

Efrat held senior managerial positions at Intel for 17 years before transitioning to the world of educational leadership 

Farewell to Danny Bar Giora

2022-09-08

In early September, an evening was held to salute Danny Bar Giora, who served as director of the Mandel School for the last decade and is now moving on 

Fellows of Cohort 29 Present Their Final Studies

2022-07-04

The graduating fellows of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership presented the products of their two-year program of study 

Dr. Raya Yoeli (1962–2022)

2022-04-03

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

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 

The Climate Crisis: A Study Tour for Cohorts 29 and 30

2021-11-10

Fellows explored dilemmas that stem from the climate crisis, and discussed the implications of the crisis for their role as educational leaders 

Cohort 29 Fellows Present their Areas of Interest

2021-10-25

At the start of their second year of study, the fellows presented posters showcasing the areas that they plan to address in their future work 

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 

Fellows of Cohort 28 Present Their Learning Products

2021-07-07

The graduating fellows of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership presented the products of their two-year educational journey 

Professor Chaim Adler, 1928–2021

2021-04-11

The Mandel community mourns the death of Professor Chaim Adler, longtime faculty member of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership and the Mandel Graduate Unit 

Cohort 27 Celebrates Graduation from Mandel School

2020-12-04

The 2020 graduation ceremony of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership was held at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens 

Cohort 28 Fellows Present their Areas of Interest

2020-11-02

At the beginning of their second year of studies, the fellows presented the areas of interest that they plan to address in their future work 

Mandel School Launches 2020–2021 Academic Year

2020-09-10

The 22 new fellows of Cohort 29 join the 22 fellows of Cohort 28, who are embarking on their second year of studies 

Fellows of Cohort 27 Present Their Learning Products

2020-06-29

The graduating fellows of the Mandel School presented the products of their two-year study program 

Zoom Event: The Ramadan Fast 🔗

2020-05-14

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

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 

Improving Middle School Learning

2020-01-28

The fellows of Cohort 27 presented the recommendations of the 2020 group exercise to representatives of the Ministry of Education's Pedagogical Secretariat 

Fellows of Cohort 27 Present their Areas of Interest

2019-10-23

Fellows presented their personal posters, revealing the areas of interest they plan to address in their future work 

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 School mourns the loss of the Founder and CEO of the Mandel Foundation – an extraordinary leader, passionate Zionist, generous philanthropist, and man of vision 

2019 Mandel Graduation Ceremony Held in Jerusalem

2019-09-23

The graduates of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership joined graduates of all programs of the Mandel Foundation–Israel for a joint graduation ceremony  

Mandel School Launches 2019–2020 Academic Year

2019-09-02

22 new fellows of Cohort 28 joined the 20 second-year fellows of Cohort 27 at the Mandel School for Educational Leadership 

Fellows of Cohort 26 Present Products of Studies

2019-06-18

The graduating fellows of the Mandel School presented the products of their studies to colleagues, Mandel faculty, and experts 

Improving Mainstreaming and Inclusion in Jerusalem

2019-01-21

The fellows of Cohort 26 presented the recommendations of their group exercise to the Jerusalem Education Administration's leadership 

Cohort 25 Celebrates Graduation from Mandel School

2018-10-29

Cohort 25 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership marked the end of two years of study of central issues in Israeli education and society 

Cohort 26 Fellows Present their Areas of Interest

2018-10-24

The second-year fellows of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership presented their areas of interest at the annual posters event 

New Academic Year Opens with Excitement and Sadness

2018-09-30

Twenty new fellows of Cohort 27 joined the 21 fellows of Cohort 26, who are beginning their second year of studies at the Mandel School 

Fellows of Cohort 25 Present the Products of their Studies

2018-07-03

Upon concluding their studies, the fellows of Cohort 25 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership presented the products of their journey 

Rabbi Shimon Adler, 1949–2018

2018-06-19

The Mandel community mourns the passing of our dear friend Rabbi Shimon Adler, faculty member at the Mandel School for Educational Leadership 

Closing Gaps and Promoting Equal Opportunities in Education

2018-01-29

The fellows of Cohort 25 presented the products of their Group Exercise in the presence of the director general of Israel's Ministry of Education  

Mandel School Celebrates Graduation of Cohort 24

2017-10-30

Graduates marked the conclusion of their two years of intensive study in the Mandel School for Educational Leadership with a festive ceremony 

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 

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 

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 

The Role of Colleges of Education in Improving Israeli Education

2017-03-26

The “Group Exercise” of Cohort 24 examined the role of colleges of education in improving the Israeli education system 

Remembering Mordecai Nisan (1934–2017) 🔗

2017-02-21

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

Mandel School for Educational Leadership Celebrates Graduation

2016-11-02

The fellows of Cohort 23 marked the end of their studies in the presence of Mr. Morton Mandel and Education Minister Naftali Bennett 

Mandel School Fellows Present their Areas of Interest

2016-10-27

Cohort 24 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership presented posters of their areas of interest to the Mandel community 

Mandel School for Educational Leadership Launches 25th Year

2016-09-06

Fellows of Cohorts 24 and 25 heard a lecture by Dr. Meir Buzaglo at a ceremony marking the start of the 2016-2017 academic year 

Application for the Mandel School for Educational Leadership 🔗

2016-09-04

Do you want to impact education in Israel? Apply now for Cohort 26 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership 

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 

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  

International Women’s Day Event

2016-04-07

​During the 2015-2016 academic year, the Mandel School ​is holding a series of events on contemporary social and educational issues  

Early Childhood Education Finds Room to Grow

2016-03-07

​The cohort 23 group exercise, which dealt with early childhood education, was presented at the Mandel School for Educational Leadership  

Issues of Climate Change

2016-03-02

​During 2015-2016, the Mandel School ​is holding a series of events on contemporary political and social issues. The first event examined the UN Climate Change Conference  

Shmuel Benalal (1954-2015)

2015-11-20

​The Mandel community mourns the passing of our friend, Shmuel Benalal, who was murdered in the Mali terrorist attack 

Mandel Graduation Ceremony 2015

2015-10-17

The Mandel graduation ceremony marked the culmination of studies for the twenty fellows of cohort 22 

New Academic Year Opens

2015-09-15

​The twenty-fourth academic year of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership was launced at the beginning of September 

Coping with Racism in Israel’s Schools 🔗

2015-03-16

Second year fellows at the Mandel School for Educational Leadership proposed ways to deal with racism in Israel's education system 

Crossroads Week

2015-02-28

Mandel School for Educational Leadership fellows explored the different paths taken toward the formation of the Jewish collective 

Recounting Racism

2015-02-17

Mandel School for Educational Leadership fellows share their personal experiences with racism and discrimination during the Bimat Mandel (Mandel Platform) 

Bimat Mandel: Outside the Box 🔗

2014-04-10

“Outside the Box and Back Leadership Journeys in Medicine, Psychology, and Law” examined the ways to break through the boundaries of a given profession 

To Be a Jew in Modern-Day Israel

2014-03-28

​​At the closing session of Jewish Peoplehood week MK Ruth Calderon, editor Yoav Sorek, and Rabbi Haim Amsalem presented their views about being a Jew in contemporary Israel  

Jewish Peoplehood Week

2014-03-28

The Mandel School for Educational Leadership devoted a week to developing an independent, positive and pluralistic understanding of Jewish identity in Israel and the Diaspora 

MSEL Fellows Present Report to Minister Shai Piron

2014-02-24

Fellows from the Mandel School for Educational Leadership brief Israel’s Education Minister on integration of the Ethiopian community 

Renewal through Loyalty: Social Leadership in the Haredi Community 🔗

2014-02-05

Over 200 people gathered on January 20, 2014, for the second of this year’s Bimat Mandel forums at Mandel Leadership Institute 

Bimat Mandel: Integration of Ethiopian Immigrant Children 🔗

2014-01-06

The Bimat Mandel forum dealt with the integration of children from Ethiopian immigrant families into the Israeli school system 

New Faculty Members at the Mandel Leadership Institute

2013-09-12

​​Four new faculty members have joined MLI with the new 2013-14 academic year. The new faculty members are Ruth Lehavi and Dr. Vered Sakal 

New Survey Regarding Streams in the Israeli Educational System

2013-06-09

A survey conducted by Dr. Nathaniel Leibowitz, a cohort 20 fellow at the Mandel School for Educational Leadership, reveals  

Moshe Vigdor Appointed Director General of the Mandel Foundation-Israel

2013-05-21

Moshe Vigdor will oversee all Mandel Foundation’s activities in Israel as of November 2012