Oriya Ester Belous Maruani- an inspiring ISEF doctoral student!
Meet Oriya Ester Belous Maruani, an inspiring ISEF doctoral student at Ben-Gurion University
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Meet Jenny Pinus- leader in training and development at ISEF
Meet Jenny Pinus, the accomplished COO at Dor L’Dor and a dedicated leader in training
ISEF Alumnus Dr. Moshe Elkabets and his groundbreaking cancer research
For World Cancer Day, in February, we want to recognize the groundbreaking cancer research
Meet Noam Weizman is an outstanding ISEF Alumnus
Noam Weizman is an outstanding ISEF alumnus, working as a Senior Medical Physicist at Hadassah Medical Center
Meet Sivan- an Exceptional ISEF Alumna!
Sivan Saadian, originally from Iran and now living in Haifa, is pursuing a master’s degree in clinical psychology
NEW -ISEF Mentoring Program!
Our mentoring program just kicked off with a bang! At the opening meeting, our awesome mentors
Want to know a secret?
Nina has dedicated her life to supporting students succeed in education by getting financial and
ISEF Ph.D. Meetup!
ISEF doctorate students recently had a successful meetup which included a workshop
Tal Bilia’s journey with ISEF
Tal Bilia is a student at Sapir College studying social work. She is originally from the small town
Meet Rachel Ben Efraim!
Rachel Ben Efraim is an M.Sc. Environmental Engineer and Researcher studying
ISEF Alumnus Alon Futterman named CEO of UIA Keren HaYesod!
Alon, an alumnus of ISEF, has a background in education and has
Congratulations to Nina Weiner!!
Nina Weiner and Dr. Erel Margalit received the “Honorary Member” award
Did you know? Isef is helping 200 children in Learning Centers this year
ISEF’s Learning Centers Project provides one-on-one tutoring and support to
ISEF’s Doctorate program got off to a great start!
The 12 new doctorate students joined the Chairwoman Emerita and ISEF
ISEF’s International Fellowship Program
ISEF’s International Fellowship program gives exceptional Israeli students from the periphery
Meet ISEF Alum Liat Ariel
Liat Ariel, a Philosophy of Education Ph.D. candidate who, after studying
Principal Toni Sasi, Speaks About ISEF & Education
Toni Sasi, ISEF alum, is the principal of Ashalim Elementary School in Holon.
Meet ISEF Alum Racheli Buganim
Racheli Buganim, an ISEF alum, and currently principal of the prestigious
Galit Caspi Cohen Interviewed on YNET
In a recent Ynet article, university students were interviewed about the high education costs
Galit Caspi Cohen Interviewed on Israel Hayom
ISEF’s very own Executive Director, Galit Caspi Cohen, was interviewed on Israel Hayom
How does an ISEF leader grow?
ISEF believes in supporting its students, not only financially but in empowering them to be able to graduate
‘Science Builds Society’ Program’s Amazing Growth
The Science Builds Society program is ISEF’s innovative collaboration with the Prime Minister’s
We would like to welcome the Alamo family to Israel from Ethiopia!
Surafel Alamo is an ISEF student who studied at the University of Haifa
Meet Tal Shushan!
Tal, a recent ISEF alum, who graduated from the Sami Shamoon College of Engineering
Congratulations to ISEF student, Sivan Tery!
Congratulations to ISEF student, Sivan Tery, on receiving a certificate of appreciation from the presidentItzhak Mashiah
Itzhak Mashiah named the Head of Marketing Communication and Digital Media program
Itzhak Mashiah, ISEF alumni, was recently named the Head of Marketing Communication
Meet Yana Shaulov … a truly inspiring ISEF alumni!
Yana, who grew up in Haifa, recently completed her Ph.D. at The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine
Congratulations to ISEF alumni, Eti Ben Simon
Congratulations to ISEF alumni, Eti Ben Simon, on being featured in the Jerusalem Post
Meet Rebecca Hes
Rebecca Hes is an ISEF student studying for her Master’s Degree in Public Health specializing in Management
Meet Professor Haim Suchowski
Professor Haim Suchowski is an ISEF alumnus who received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics at
So proud of ISEF alumni, Dr. Tali Haviv Reingewertz!
Meet Dr. Tali Haviv Reingewertz who is fighting cancer and is out to make our world a better healthier place!
Congratulations to ISEF students Avishag Davda and Hila Gabay
Avishag is a fourth-year student of Industrial Engineering and Management and Hila is a third-year student
Meet Rina Zuchman
Rina has been a part of the ISEF community for many years, both as a recipient and a mentor, and is thankful for the economic
Meet Samuel Chole!
At a recent event, Samuel shared how thankful he is for ISEF, not only for the financial support but also for the monthly
Meet Three of ISEF’s Superstar Alumni!
Meet three of ISEF’s superstar alumni who were at this year’s Future Of Healthcare Innovation Conference which was
Meet Dr. Einav Aizikovitsh-Udi!
Dr. Einav Aizikovitsh-Udi is an inspiring ISEF alumnus with a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Ben Gurion University
Science Builds Society Program Visits The Oron Engineering Group
Students studying civil engineering, from the Science Builds Society program visited the Oron Engineering Group
ISEF Students Learn About Marketing From EX.CO’s Metin Bilman
The Be’er Sheva students had another wonderful meet-up with the EX.CO program. Metin Bilman
‘Bridge to Academia’ Group in Be’er Sheva meet for a special final activity for this year!
The ISEF students and their mentees, the high school students, sat in groups summarizing their year and discussing
The Central Israel Program’s Touching Meet Up at Beit Dani
The Central Israel Program held a gathering for the end of the year at the Beit Dani Community Center
ISEF Israel Celebrates!
In June, ISEF Israel celebrated 45 years of working to promote excellence among promising youth in
ISEF CEO in Israel, Galit Kaspi Cohen, Speaks Up About The New Reform in Matriculation Exams
Watch our CEO, Galit Kaspi Cohen, being interviewed on Channel 13’s News about her opinion on integrating
Congratulations to Nir Kedar!
Nir Kedar, ISEF Alumnus and Chairman of the Board, has been appointed to be the President
Congratulations to ISEF’s founder, Nina Weiner
This year, the Presidential Award was dedicated to those who volunteer and strive to create a better society
Huge congratulations to ISEF Ph.D. students from the Technion
As part of a mission collaboration between Axiom Space, NASA Ames Research Center, the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and
ISEF students recently had a surprise visit
ISEF Founder, Nina Weiner, NY board member, Olivier Sarfati, and CEO Galit Kaspi Cohen met with students
Congratulations to ISEF graduate, Dr. Shula Mola
Dr. Mula holds a Ph.D. in Communication from Ben-Gurion University and is currently
Congratulations to ISEF graduate, Dr. Simcha Gathon
The committee in charge of deciding who to invite was looking for those who help build
Special ‘Science Builds Society’ Panel By ISEF
Special ‘Science Builds Society’ Panel By ISEF and Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office
Another successful EX.CO meeting in Be’er Sheva!
Shmulik (R&D Group Leader), Igor (QA), and Niv (UX) of EX.CO explained
ISEF’s amazing tradition of a Student Shabbat Event finally took place
ISEF’s amazing tradition of a Student Shabbat Event finally took place in April
ISEF Alumni founded a smart waste management startup
Proud of ISEF Alumni Hila Ehrenreich who founded TMW, a startup in the field of Smart Waste Management
Meet Dr. Natalie Melamed- an exemplar of academic excellence!
Her colleagues and mentors describe her as bright, motivated, a quick learner, and a top
Meet Dr. Maayan Krispil-Alon, an ISEF international fellow
Born and raised in Haifa, Maayan is one of three children of first-generation Moroccan
Congratulations to Ester Elias, an inspiring ISEF mentor!
Ester flew to Germany in February to promote her research in finding new energy sources
Meet Dr. Talya Assia, an ISEF graduate
Talya studied Medical Molecular Biology at Bar-Ilan University and after graduating
Meet ISEF Research Fellow—Andrew Dagay
Andrew specializes in helping patients with Parkinson’s Disease that suffer from sleep disorders
ISEF’s doctoral program
The recent meeting of this year’s doctoral program began with Haim Hadad, an ISEF
Meet Dr. Maru Gete
A surgeon by training, Maru will refine his skills in reconstructive head and neck surgery
ISEF’s Jerusalem Coordinators Work Hard and Play Hard
Our Jerusalem coordinators enjoyed a fun day out by a park near the Independence
ISEF students meet in the Bridge to Academy program
ISEF students from Haifa and the Jezreel Valley met for a midterm training seminar
Update on ISEF’s project with EX-CO.
Last month, a meeting of selected ISEF scholars took place in Be’er Sheva.
ISEF Graduate Convention February 2022
ISEF’s graduates came from far and wide to meet for our annual ISEF Graduate Convention
ISEF VP, Rotem Cohen Kahlon named Globes Top 40 under 40
Rotem started her journey in ISEF as a student, worked as the director of the doctoral program
Meet Olivier Sarfati, ISEF’s newest Board Member!
Mr. Sarfati is Head of Equities at GenTrust providing investment management services to family offices
A special meeting at the presidential residence
As a special surprise, Ms. Wiener even showed President Herzog pictures from her work meetings
Three ISEF Alumni Running for Knesset
Three ISEF Alumni, Dr. Amir Khnifess, Professor Osnat Akirav, Merav Ben-Ari are running for Knesset
An ISEF alumnus is managing a billion-euro tunnel in the alps
Adir Balali, an ISEF graduate from Nahariya, is the only Israeli civil engineer working on the world’s largest tunnel project
An ISEF graduate is overseeing development of a promising new coronavirus treatment
EXOCD24, currently in phase I clinical trial at Tel Aviv’s Sourasky Medical Center, has enabled 100%…
A New Year Message from ISEF
On behalf of the entire ISEF Board and Family, We wish you and your loved ones a new year, Blessed with health and happiness…
Meet Asmarech Alemo, ISEF Scholarship Winner
Today Asmarech is a leader in ISEF’s Luna and Selim z”l Benardete Bridge to College project, inspiring others by her example to graduate high school and qualify for college.
LIVE FROM ISRAEL! Awards Ceremony for ISEF’s Outstanding Students
ISEF’s outstanding fellows usually come together for an award ceremony at the end of the academic year.
Celebrating ISEF at 43 Years
Celebrate ISEF’s 43 years of hard work helping Israel’s youth to succeed in their lives.
ISEF Student Tamar Laytman volunteers with Magen David Adom
Tamar Laytman, a fifth-year medical student, is a shining example of the many ISEF scholars ‘answering the call’. She shared a video clip while volunteering…
ISEF Alumnus Professor Ronni Gamzu Appointed to Address COVID-19 Related Deaths
Professor Ronni Gamzu is a shining example of how ISEF scholars from immigrant backgrounds become leaders and doers.
Exclusive interview with ISEF alumnus Dr. Yitzi Biton
ISEF recently interviewed Dr. Yitschak Biton , ISEF alumnus and senior cardiologist specializing in interventional electrophysiology at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, Jerusalem.
ISEF Graduates Making A Difference
Dr. Osnat Akirav visited New York in March 2018 to address the UN’s 62nd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women…
ISEF Graduates Making A Difference
Oshrit Birvadker is an Indian foreign policy specialist and an ISEF-sponsored scholar since her undergraduate days…
ISEF Graduates Making A Difference
Prof. Yifat Bitton, a nationally recognized leader in advancing equal rights for women and girls, is a full professor on the Haim Striks Law Faculty at Israel’s School of Management.
Science Builds The Nation Partnership is Growing!
Israel’s global leadership in high-tech rests on a narrow foundation – less than half of Israeli youth get to college.
Technion Awards Honorary Doctorate to Nina Weiner
A Warm Update from Israel:
Nina A. Weiner Receives Honorary Doctorate
Celebrating Our Students’ Accomplishments
ISEF has 53 Ph.D. and M.D. candidates studying everything from bioengineering better seeds to establishing free legal clinics. These future leaders come from immigrant backgrounds, Ethiopia to Ukraine, Morocco to Uzbekistan, most from families where no one ever went to college, let alone got a Ph.D.,
Thank You for Supporting Israel’s Bright Future at ISEF’s Gala
ISEF’s 42nd Anniversary Benefit Dinner on May 9, 2019 was truly a don’t-miss event! The room was filled with youthful energy and genuine passion for educating Israel’s next generation. We hope to see you at our next gala evening!
The Sami Michael Prize
ISEF doctoral student Shula Molla, and ISEF alumnus Yoav Lalom received the first annual Sami Michael Prize awarded to individuals whose work promotes an egalitarian and just society in Israel.
The Teva Founders Award
ISEF Alumnus, Dr. Moshe Elkabets of the Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, was awarded the 2017 Teva Founders Prize and Research Grant.
ISEF Alumnus Elected To Prestigious Academy
Dr. Liav Orgad, an esteemed authority on constitutional identity, citizenship theory, and global migration, was recently elected to the Young Academy of Europe.
The Judge Edmond Levy Prize
ISEF scholar Shiran Ayoubi, a graduate student in law and political science at Bar-Ilan University was awarded the Judge Edmond Levy Prize for Academic and Social Excellence from ISEF on June 8, 2017
The Israel Social Workers’ Union Prize
Prof. Rivka (Riki) Savaya, of Tel Aviv University’s Bob Shapell School of Social Work, has been named the winner of the Israel Social Workers’ Union Prize.
The Nira Shenhar Prize
ISEF/Hebrew University Ph.D. scholar Shelly Engdaw Vanda, was awarded the 2017 Nira Shenhar Prize