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Meet ISEF's New Executive Director! |
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Executive Director Janice Stolar |
Dear Friends,
I am thrilled to assume my role as Executive Director of ISEF. It's only been a few weeks, but as I get to know the organization and the amazing people that are committed to its important mission, I feel honored and privileged to be a part of ISEF.
Like our students in Israel embarking on their dreams, this is a new beginning for me. I am particularly enthusiastic about taking on this role as ISEF nears its 35th Anniversary of transforming lives in Israel, with so many achievements to be proud of and opportunities ahead.
Expect to see exciting new initiatives and increased activity in the months to come. With your help we can spread the word even wider this year - ISEF is one of the best kept secrets the Jewish community needs to know about!
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Spotlighting: The Flora Hillel Scholarship Fund | |
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Lital mentors and tutors children and youth in her community |
The Flora Hillel Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 by life-long ISEF supporters and siblings Daniel Cohen, Denise Cohen and Yvette Pomerantz. This special fund, in memory and honor of the founders' beloved grandmother Flora Hillel z"l, set out to provide financial aid to ISEF students facing especially difficult obstacles in their academic path.
One of the seven extraordinary students earning their degrees with the generous support of The Flora Hillel Scholarship Fund is Lital, a hardworking young woman from Beer Sheva who defied the odds and is working towards her B.A. in Electrical Engineering.
Click here to learn how the support of ISEF and The Flora Hillel Scholarship Fund is helping Lital overcome family tragedy and financial challenges to realize her dream of becoming an Engineer. |
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Supreme Court Justice meets with ISEF Alums |
On July 27, 2011 a group of 50 ISEF Law alums met with the President of Israel's Supreme Court, Justice Dorit Beinisch for a discussion on "Law, Society, and Periphery." As part of this special meeting, led by ISEF alumnus Dr. Keren Azoulay (who earned her S.J.D from Columbia University with a combined Fulbright grant, Azoulay is currently the assistant to Justice Dorit Beinisch), the ISEF Legal Alumni Forum was launched as a professional network for our Law graduates.
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Justice Dorit Beinisch talks with ISEF alums |
Justice Dorit Beinisch remarked on the caliber of our graduates:
"...I was so happy to meet this group of young, talented, and impressive people, to learn about the ISEF Foundation and its incredibly important work giving back to the community. Yesher Koach!
Dr. Keren Azoulay is another wonderful example of ISEF's ability to identify such incredible candidates who excel in their talents and capability to contribute as alumni."
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About The ISEF Foundation | |
Since 1977, ISEF has granted more than 18,000 scholarships to gifted students from underserved communities all over Israel.
Helping young Israelis realize their life long dreams of a college education is only the beginning; ISEF provides its students with so much more than scholarship assistance by offering:
- Campus support network for over 500 students yearly.
- Leadership Training to transform our students into community advocates and agents of positive social change.
- Community Outreach through tutoring and mentoring over 1,100 school children in vulnerable communities each year.
- Continuity of Support for qualified students through the post doctoral level.
- Growing network of active alumni that includes Knesset Members, Heads of National Ministries, medical pioneers, and more.
For 35 years ISEF has been developing
Israel's leaders, one mind at a time.
Click here to learn how you can help invest in Israel's future! |
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ISEF Makes Headlines! | |
ISEF Chairman Carlos Benaim's fascinating life journey, from the Moroccan port city of Tangier to developing the world's most iconic fragrances, is profiled in two major Israeli publications this summer:
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"Mr. Polo" makes the cover of Maariv's Weekend Business Section |
Maariv featured Carlos Benaim on the cover of their special weekend edition's Business section and shared his incredible story and commitment to philanthropy in a four page spread.
Yediot America also showcased Carlos Benaim this week in print and on their popular news website YNET.
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ISEF Distinguished Alum
Dr. Shlomi Doron
Receives International Honor | |
Dr. Shlomi Doron has been honored with a special invitation to speak at the international UNESCO conference in honor of Nobel Prize winning Indian poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore.
Orphaned as a young child, Doron's incredible journey was made possible with ISEF's support and nurturing throughout his M.A. and P.h.D. studies.
"Without ISEF, I would have never dreamt of being where I am today. ISEF helped me understand my worth and what I am capable of achieving."
-Dr. Shlomi Doron
Today a respected professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Dr. Doron has lectured at universities all over the world, from Stanford University to the University of Warsaw as the leading expert on Polish-Jewish humanitarian figure Janus Korczak.
Doron's published work on the parallels between Tagore, a renown proponent of upholding the dignity of all cultures; and Janus Korczakthe physician, writer and educator who perished in the Nazi concentration camps, earned him critical acclaim, and will be highlighted at the "Tagore's Vision of Contemporary World" Conference held in New Delhi October 9-13, 2011. | |
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ISEF's Fulbright Scholars | |
We are proud to announce that 3 exceptional ISEF students are beginning this new academic year as Fulbright Scholars:
Haim Suchowsky will be conducting post-doctoral research in Physics for the University of California, Berkley.
Camll Badrya will be continuing her Aerospace Engineering studies at the Masters level and researching the aerodynamics of helicopters at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Tali Haviv-Reingerwertz will be embarking on post doctoral medical research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. | |
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80 Young Professionals Toast ISEF at Summer Cocktail Event |
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Young Leader Josh Benaim (center) welcomes new faces to ISEF |
More than 80 Young Professionals gathered on Wednesday August 17th to enjoy summer cocktails and learn about what ISEF has in store for them in the new year.
The event brought together old friends and new faces in support of our important work, the advancement of higher education for children and youth in Israel's most vulnerable communities.
Check out photos from the event and join us on Facebook at
ISEF Young Leadership
to learn more about what you can do to help ISEF build a stronger Israel, one mind at a time! | |
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