April 1, 2024 Wartime Initiatives that are Making a Difference Mandel graduates speak about the civil initiatives they launched to address needs in Israeli society that emerged during the Gaza war >>
February 19, 2024 2023 Mandel Graduation Ceremony Held in Jerusalem The event moved from sorrow to hope and from remembrance to celebration, and highlighted graduate wartime initiatives >>
December 14, 2023 From Darkness to Light: Flames of Memory and Hope Mandel faculty and graduates remember the Mandel fellows, graduates, and faculty members who lost their lives during the attack of October 7th >>
November 20, 2023 Mandel Graduates Take Action on the Home Front This article highlights four initiatives spearheaded by Mandel graduates to support residents of Israel affected by the war with Hamas >>
October 13, 2023 Mandel Foundation Mourns Loss of Community Members The Mandel Foundation–Israel mourns the loss of those murdered or killed in battle from among our graduates and fellows and their families >>
June 8, 2023 Mandel Foundation–Israel Holds Its First Graduate Book Fair The event shined a spotlight on works by Mandel graduates and brought the Mandel community together to explore the world of literary creation >>
April 26, 2023 Israel at 75: The Declaration of Independence Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel by printing a replica of Israel’s Declaration of Independence >>
March 23, 2023 Mandel Series on Democracy and Society in Israel Amid tensions surrounding the proposed judicial reform, the Mandel Graduate Unit initiated a series on democracy and society in Israel >>
November 17, 2022 2022 Mandel Graduation Ceremony Held in Jerusalem Graduates of 10 programs of the Mandel Foundation–Israel came together at the Jerusalem Theatre for a joint graduation ceremony >>
July 28, 2022 The Mandel Graduate Unit Charts a New Course Maya Bozo Schwartz discusses the new incarnation of the Mandel Graduate Unit and the opportunities that it offers to Mandel graduates >>
July 28, 2022 Mandel Foundation Grants Assist Refugees and Immigrants in Israel One million dollars was awarded to 39 Mandel graduates for initiatives supporting Ukrainian and Ethiopian refugees and new immigrants >>
April 27, 2022 Mandel Graduates Rise to Help Ukrainian Refugees Mandel graduates helped refugees on the Polish border and in Kharkiv, rescued Holocaust survivors from Lviv, and provided food to refugees in Israel >>
April 26, 2022 Munir Madi to Light Independence Day Beacon Munir Madi, graduate of the Mandel Leadership Institute and founder of a pre-military academy for Jewish and Druze youth, receives top Israeli honor >>
October 17, 2021 2021 Mandel Graduation Ceremony Held in Jerusalem Graduates of all the Mandel Foundation–Israel’s programs came together for a joint ceremony attended by President Isaac Herzog >>
July 2, 2020 Ethiopian Youth: An "Emergency Force" in the Community An initiative by Dr. Nigist Mengesha, graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership and director of the Fidel Association >>
July 1, 2020 Preventing Domestic Violence through Occupational Rehabilitation An initiative by Doris Mor, graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership and founder of the Oganim Institute >>
July 1, 2020 Maintaining Routine for Students in Special Education A program developed by Elchanan Visenshteren, a graduate of the Mandel Program for Leadership Development in the Haredi Community >>
July 1, 2020 Supporting the Periphery during the Crisis A program launched by Mandel graduate Nisim Elmakayes, founder of the Meir Panim branch in Dimona-Yeruham >>
July 1, 2020 Protecting Arab Women from Abuse and Murder A project initiated by Samah Salaime, graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership and director of Na'am–AWC >>
July 1, 2020 Increasing Community Resilience for an Ongoing Emergency A collaboration headed by two graduates of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership: Guy Tsfoni and Dr. Sara Shadmi-Wortman >>
May 18, 2020 Preparing for a Rapidly Changing Labor Market The Mandel Graduate Unit held a five-part online series to prepare graduates for job searches and interviews in a changing market >>
January 30, 2020 The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts A seminar on diversity and difference, which explored values-based and administrative aspects of working with diverse staffs >>
January 27, 2020 Pedagogical Renewal and the Dynamics of Innovation A series for graduates who have founded educational initiatives based on unique and innovative pedagogical approaches >>
December 23, 2019 Partnering with Graduates: A Meeting with Yafet Alemu Mandel graduate Yafet Alemu presented his “Ready for Tomorrow” educational initiative to relevant leaders and professionals >>
December 11, 2019 Workshop on Wikipedia and WikiData The Mandel Graduate Unit held a workshop on writing and editing Wikipedia entries that also introduced graduates to WikiData >>
December 5, 2019 Graduate Consultation on Israel-Diaspora Relations An individual consultation in which graduate Netanel Afek presented his Ambassadors Program to experts on Israel-Diaspora relations >>
November 20, 2019 Kfar Shira: Graduate Tzipora Gutman Impacts the Field Kfar Shira is a groundbreaking example of social-educational entrepreneurship that provides a solution for the Haredi community >>
October 30, 2019 Third Meeting of Continuation Program for Cohort 26 A third event was held to help graduates of Cohort 26 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership in their return to the field >>
October 29, 2019 Second Workshop on Digital Communication The workshop introduced graduates to social media and explored platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram >>
October 20, 2019 Memorial Service for Morton L. Mandel 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 >>
October 17, 2019 Morton L. Mandel, 1921-2019 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 >>
July 30, 2019 Farewell Event for Dr. Granit Almog-Bareket After more than a decade as director of the Mandel Graduate Unit, Dr. Granit Almog-Bareket has decided to pursue new professional goals >>
June 11, 2019 From Strength into Action The continuation program for Cohorts 24 and 25 of the Mandel School concluded with a two-day summer seminar on vision-based decision making >>
June 4, 2019 Imagining the Future: The Budget Zero Conference Planned for May 2020, the Mandel Graduate Unit's Budget Zero Conference will be based on a model developed by Dr. Granit Almog-Bareket >>
March 3, 2019 Mandel Graduate Unit Hosts Social MBA Students Students from the Social Leadership MBA Program at Ben-Gurion University and from the SKEMA business school visited the Mandel Foundation >>
January 23, 2019 Management Challenges in the Age of the Millennials A study day was conducted with former Jerusalem Fellow Rabbi Carlos Tapiero, deputy general director of the Maccabi World Union >>
January 15, 2019 Workshop on Digital Tools in a Changing World The Mandel Graduate Unit held a workshop at the Center for Educational Technology (CET) in collaboration with two graduates work there >>
December 25, 2018 "Tuesdays at Mandel” with Dr. Miri Shlissel-Adler The chair of the Education Ministry's Pedagogical Secretariat shared insights in a series in which graduates present their views and initiatives >>
December 19, 2018 Graduates of Cohort 25 Meet with the Unit for First Time The first group meeting of Cohort 25 focused on the return to the field after two years of study at the Mandel School for Educational Leadership >>
December 18, 2018 Vision-Based and Goal-Oriented Budget Planning and Management The Mandel Graduate Unit's study day on vision-based and goal-oriented budget planning included a practical component >>
December 12, 2018 Mandel Graduates Meet with the Macedonian Minister of Education The Mandel Graduate Unit hosted a meeting in which graduates met with Dr. Arber Ademi, the Macedonian Minister of Education >>
December 2, 2018 Public Policy and Philanthropy: A Seminar at Duke University The seminar in Durham, North Carolina, was a collaboration with Professor Joel Fleishman, founder of Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy >>
October 25, 2018 Preparatory Session for Seminar on Public Policy and Philanthropy The seminar, which will be held at Duke University, is a collaboration between the Mandel Graduate Unit and Professor Joel Fleishman of Duke University >>
September 19, 2018 Transitions: Crossroads in Professional Development The Mandel Graduate Unit held an event that examined the challenges of retirement age and the Unit's role at this stage of professional life >>
September 4, 2018 From Personal Vision to Organizational Vision A meeting for staff of the Erez network, held in collaboration with Tomer Oshry, a graduate of Cohort 19 of the Mandel School >>
August 6, 2018 Memories and Insights: Book Launch for Professor Chaim Adler The Mandel Graduate Unit saluted its faculty member upon the publication of his autobiography and his 90th birthday >>
July 17, 2018 From Vision to Practice: Study Day on Resource Development Graduates participated in a study day and workshop on resource development to enhance their skills as leaders of educational and social enterprises >>
July 5, 2018 Conservation vs. Innovation in Jerusalem As part of their continuing studies, graduates of Cohorts 14 and 15 of the Mandel School took a tour of Jerusalem – old, new, and reinvented >>
July 5, 2018 Summer Seminar: Leadership and Entrepreneurship The summer seminar for graduates of the Cohorts 23 and 24 explored outstanding social, educational, community, and business enterprises >>
June 26, 2018 Building a Partnership: Reception for Graduates of Cohort 25 The Mandel Graduate Unit welcomed the graduates of Cohort 25, introducing them to the unit's activities and to graduates of previous years >>
May 2, 2018 Morton L. Mandel Meets with Participants of Directors Program The Chairman and CEO of the Mandel Foundation shared with graduates his experience from decades as chairman and member of boards of directors >>
March 28, 2018 Change Leaders: Roundtable on Technological Education in Israel The seventh technology roundtable was held at OpenValley, an “eco working space” that combines coworking facilities and networking opportunities >>
March 25, 2018 Music, Education, and International Support for Israel The Mandel Graduate Unit brought together Mandel graduates involved in music and members of a German performing group that supports Israel >>
March 19, 2018 Graduates Host: Creating Collective Memory A group of Mandel graduates met with Yair Ben-Shalom, director of the National Hall of Remembrance for Israel’s Fallen Soldiers >>
March 6, 2018 Workshop on Stakeholder Management Graduates of Cohort 23 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership gathered for a workshop on leading change by involving stakeholders >>
February 27, 2018 Board of Directors Training Program: Simulation Session six of the Graduate Unit's training program for board members included a simulation that enabled participants to practice acquired skills >>
January 31, 2018 Leading Change: Roundtable on Technological Education in Israel The sixth session of the technology roundtable focused on the current and future challenges of science and technology education in Israel >>
December 31, 2017 Board of Directors Training Program Begins The 16-session program offered by the Mandel Graduate Unit, which opened in late December 2017, is being attended by 18 Mandel graduates >>
November 21, 2017 Graduates Explore Management and Leadership Graduates of Cohort 24 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership gathered for a continuation session on management and leadership >>
July 23, 2017 Immigration, Migration, and Refugees: Trip to Macedonia Seminar for graduates of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership culminates in study tour of Macedonia >>
June 26, 2017 Building Partnerships: First Session for Upcoming Graduates The Mandel Graduate Unit held a first group activity for the fellows of Cohort 24 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership >>
June 15, 2017 Graduates Meet with Mandel Foundation Leadership Professor Jehuda Reinharz and Mr. Stephen Hoffman discussed the challenges facing Israel’s higher education system and Jewish peoplehood >>
May 18, 2017 A Moment in Time: A 15 Year Reunion Graduates of Cohort 9 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership attend a reunion 15 years after completion of their studies >>
May 16, 2017 Immigration, Migration, and Refugees: Fourth Session The event included visits to the Mikveh Israel School and the Tech-Career NGO, and a meeting with Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky >>
May 11, 2017 Measurement as a Management Tool Graduates of Cohort 23 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership participated in a workshop on measurement and planning tools in aviation, employment, and education >>
May 9, 2017 Round Table: The Future of Technology Education in Israel A graduate event that included visits to a Christian commune in Zichron Yaakov, the Zichron Yaakov education department, and a high school in Haifa >>
April 18, 2017 Meeting with Mandel Graduate Mordechay Cohen Graduates of Cohort 8 of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership met with a fellow graduate: the director general of the Interior Ministry >>
February 13, 2017 Seminar on Immigration, Migration, and Refugees The three-month seminar, which will include a visit to Macedonia, includes presentations by Israeli and international experts >>
January 16, 2017 Visit by Albanian Parliamentary Delegation A delegation including Deputy Speaker Valentina Leskaj and His Excellency Bardhyl Canaj met with Mandel faculty and graduates >>
January 10, 2017 Continuation Program for Graduates of Cohort 22 Sixteen graduates of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership shared experiences and explored management challenges >>
December 26, 2016 Banishing Darkness: Combatting Violence against Women A study event on fighting violence against women, featuring four experts from the Mandel graduate community, was held on Hanukkah >>
December 6, 2016 Mandel Graduates Visit the Gogya Center In December, a “Graduates Host” event was held at the innovative Gogya Center, a unique site that imagines and models the school of the future >>
November 8, 2016 Changing and Influencing: The Future of Technology Education in Israel A roundtable event in Beer Sheva that launched a year-long series of graduate events dedicated to in-depth study of technology education in Israel >>
November 1, 2016 Transitions Workshop: Four Sessions at a Career Crossroads Over two months, the Mandel Graduate Unit held a workshop that enabled graduates in transition to re-examine their vision and professional path >>
September 15, 2016 Educational-Social Entrepreneurship Workshop A workshop that examined how graduates should choose organizational and legal frameworks to realize their vision and broaden their influence >>
June 1, 2016 Graduates Attend Ceremony Awarding “Yakir Oranim” Award to Mr. Morton Mandel Graduates salute Morton Mandel as he is recognized as a “Distinguished Fellow“ of Oranim College >>
May 2, 2016 Group Consultation on Writing Group consultations for graduates that will be conducted during May 2016 – May 2017 will combine workshops on theoretical and practical writing, with ongoing mentoring and guidance >>
May 1, 2016 Group Consultation on Developing English Communication Skills A six-session group consultation to equip Mandel graduates with tools to improve their spoken and written professional English >>
April 2, 2016 Leadership Seminar, April-September 2016 A seminar comprising a series of sessions giving participating graduates the opportunity to air questions about leadership >>
March 28, 2016 Leadership Training for Jewish Communities in France: Thinking Session with Graduates Mandel graduates help formulate guiding principles for developing Jewish leaders for France >>
March 21, 2016 Meeting and Dialogue with Michal Cohen, Ministry of Education Director A meeting with the director-general of the Ministry of Education, as part of MGU’s “Meetings with Policy-Makers” series >>
March 1, 2016 Group Consultation: Managing Organizational Human Resources A three-meeting series addressing major human resource management issues (March-April 2016) >>
