Our Founders
Rabbi Professor Daniel Hershkowitz
Rabbi Professor Daniel Hershkowitz
Rabbi Professor Daniel Hershkowitz
Rabbi Professor Daniel Hershkowitz is a prominent mathematician and academic leader, community rabbi and rabbinical court judge, political leader, a former Israeli Minister of Science and Technology and the former president of Bar-Ilan University. Former Chairman of the Israel National Council for Research and Development. Civil Service Commissoner for the State of Israel.
Menachem Greenblum
Rabbi Professor Daniel Hershkowitz
Rabbi Professor Daniel Hershkowitz
Menachem Greenblum is a CPA, served as Director General of GES (Tambour Ecology) and Chairman of the Executive Council of its subsidiaries and was actively involved in a profound breakthrough in water desalination. As Director General Ministry of Science and Technology he was responsible for quadrupling the Ministry’s budget to promote na
Menachem Greenblum is a CPA, served as Director General of GES (Tambour Ecology) and Chairman of the Executive Council of its subsidiaries and was actively involved in a profound breakthrough in water desalination. As Director General Ministry of Science and Technology he was responsible for quadrupling the Ministry’s budget to promote national scientific projects and expand international scientific cooperation, in particular, with agreements in Space Development. He then assumed the position of CEO Bar Ilan University.
Naomi Hadar
Naomi Hadar
Naomi Hadar
Naomi Hadar is the Executive Director African Friends of Sheba Medical Center. Formally Executive Director of a NPO which ensures the safety and security of the local Jewish community with a mission of "Strong Israel in our heart". She works closely to maintain and strengthen the relationship between the local Jewish Community and Israel
Naomi Hadar is the Executive Director African Friends of Sheba Medical Center. Formally Executive Director of a NPO which ensures the safety and security of the local Jewish community with a mission of "Strong Israel in our heart". She works closely to maintain and strengthen the relationship between the local Jewish Community and Israel as well as the informal relationship between the country she resides in and the State of Israel. Naomi is a graduate of Tel Aviv University and The Technion.
Roy Scher
Naomi Hadar
Naomi Hadar
Roy Scher is an entrepreneur, certified life coach and social activist. He is the creator of STAR Empowerment Program which was successfully implemented in various Israeli schools to enhance teens at risk. He is highly skilled in management, research and networking. As chairman for Telfed in Jerusalem since 2011, he passionately uses his
Roy Scher is an entrepreneur, certified life coach and social activist. He is the creator of STAR Empowerment Program which was successfully implemented in various Israeli schools to enhance teens at risk. He is highly skilled in management, research and networking. As chairman for Telfed in Jerusalem since 2011, he passionately uses his skills to guide, strengthen and enhance new immigrants by listening to their needs.
Board of Trustees
Medical & Scientific Committee
MEDICAL & SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
- Professor Dan Blumberg - Vice President at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev | Former Chairperson of the Israel Space Agency, an academic leader and has been a key player in building the new high tech ecosystem in Southern Israel. He has led the development of the Israeli space scene and was the Principle investigator on many remote sensing projects. Blumberg founded the Green Campus initiative at BGU which positioned BGU as one of the most environmentally aware university in the world
- Professor Arieh Eldad served as a physician in the Israeli Defense Forces Medical Corps 1975-2000. He retired as a Brigadier-General after being the Surgeon General and the commander of the Medical Corps (1997-2000). He was a professor of Plastic Surgery in the Hebrew University School of Medicine, Jerusalem
- Professor Ido Fabian MD MHA Honorary Secretary, The InternationalSociety of Ocular Oncology, Head,The Israeli Ocular Oncology Society, Director, Sheba Global Ophthalmology, Principal Investigator, The Rb-NET, Honorary Associate Professor, ICEH, LSHTM, UK
- Claudia Kraut specializes in the design and execution of innovative and traditional distribution plans. I’ve successfully sold in the benefits, health tech, digital therapeutics and telehealth sectors. My experience includes successfully managing partners including employers, consultants, payers, aggregators, providers, Pharma, and allied healthcare service providers.
- Professor Eyal Mishani - Head of Research and Development Division, Hadassah Medical Center; Professor of Nuclear Medicine; Director, Cyclotron Radiochemistry Facility, Human Biology Research Center, Department of Nuclear Medicine
- Professor Shlomo Mor- Yosef completed his tenure as Director General of the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) in Jerusalem in 2011. Prof. Mor-Yosef was the Chairman of the Board of the Israel National Institute for Health Policy Research between the years 2008-2014.
- Professor Siegal Sadetzki (MD, MPH) In her last position as the Director of Public Health Services at the Israel Ministry of Health, she took a major part in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis in Israel.
- Judith Shamian President Emerita International Council of Nurses
- Professor Mordechai Shani - Healthcare Systems and a Professor Fellow in Internal Medicine at the Tel Aviv University. Serving as D.G. Sheba Medical Center, twice as the Director of the Ministry of Health. In 2009 received the Israel prize for Lifetime Achievement.
- Professor Zvi Shiller is the head of the Master program in Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanicalin the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics at Ariel University and the director for Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles. He is serving as the founding chair of the Israeli Robotics Association (IROB) and is actively promoting the growth of the Israeli robotics industry towards becoming a global player in Smart Robotics.
- Professor (Emer.)Yehuda Shoenfeld, MD, FRCP, MaACR, Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer , Tel Aviv University
- Professor Michael Stark is specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and modified various surgical procedures. He is the President of the New European Surgical Academy (NESA), with members in 57 countries
- Zee (Zelda) Wildman is a seasoned biopharmaceutical professional with a broad and diverse background spanning clinical research, pharmacovigilance, business development, and Medical Affairs. Throughout her career, she has worked with both large pharmaceutical companies and emerging biotech firms, bringing a unique blend of scientific insight and strategic vision to every role.
Academic & Professional Committee
- Dr. Sandra Alfonsi - Former Professor of French Language and Literature and Italian. Former Vice President of National Hadassah.
- Shaindy Babad is a serial social entrepreneur and currently Co-Owner of UpStart Advisors-a Chessed/Consultancy business for Jewish entrepreneurs, and CIO at 9D Ventures, a strategic and innovative consulting firm focused on helping leaders and ventures do more, better. Shaindy served as CEO of Temech (Temech.org) for 11 years.
- Michele Bachmann currently serves as the Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. In 2011 announced her bid for the Republican presidential nomination and ran for president in 2012
- Gedaliah Blum is an American-born Israeli citizen who has dedicated his career to strengthening Israel and the Jewish people. Gedaliah is a testament to the power of commitment and purpose-driven work.
- Dr. Laurie Cardoza- Moore - Founder, President and CEO, PJTN. Laurie is a tireless advocate for Israel, America, and for our nations next generation of leadership—our children.
- Hillel Fuld - Tech Columnist, Startup Advisor, Israel Enthusiast, Carnivore
- Tal Jabotinsky International business developer. Highly motivated professional with 10+ years of experience working in both local and international environments, managing a wide variety of delegations, projects and events.
- Vanessa Kacherginsky - CEO of The Israel Forum for Impact Economy
- Colonel Richard Kemp – Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Queen's Commendation for Bravery. Honored member of Friends of Israel Initiative
- David Manne is an experienced finance, accounting and administration professional with a career spanning Australia and South Africa. He has a CA and MBA from South Africa. He has worked in diverse industries including retail, project finance, property management, venture capital and general management and administration
- Eric Rubin Fostering Connections and Bridging Cultural Divides in Sports and Business. Fighting Antisemitism & Racism in Sports, Facilitating Entrance into The U.S. Financial Advisory Market, Market Growth, Public Speaking
- David Siegel Former CEO of Meetup & Investopedia (7x and 5x exits). Author of Decide & Conquer, Columbia Professor, Strategy Advisor, CEO Coach. Founder & Chairman, Israel Tech Mission
- Israel Singer- Former Mayor Ramat Gan , M.Sc. in Nuclear physics, Tel Aviv University Former Principal of Famous BLICH High School
- Sarah Tuttle-Singer is a United States-born media editor and media personality living in Israel. She blogs at The Times of Israel, Kveller, Scary Mommy, Ladies' Home Journal, and TIME.com. Tuttle-Singer writes regarding a range of personal topics and about life in Jerusalem.
- Emily Winkler - Founder and CEO of VALOP - empowering companies to meet their environmental and social sustainability goals
- Professor Adrian Ziderman is Emeritus Professor of Economics at Bar-Ilan University, Israel. His main fields of specialty are in the economics and financing of education He was formerly Senior Economist for human resources at the World Bank.
International Advisory Board
- Dan Catarivas is Senior Advisor on International Relations at the Manufacturers Association of Israel and President of the Federation of Bi-national Chambers of Commerce in Israel.
- Yuval David Emmy Award–winning journalist, actor, and filmmaker. Broadcast and print news commentator. Film and television projects featured on major U.S. networks; 100+ international film festival awards. Jewish, Zionist, and LGBT rights advocate. Strategic advisor to international organizations, policy institutes, and U.S. and Israeli leaders. Middle East Forum fellow; Voice of the People councilmember. Host of the Common Ground podcast. Contributor to Fox, Newsmax, NewsNation, and Israeli broadcast media.
- Eitan Drori, Medal of the Order of Australia, is Chairman of the Board of GIL– Global Israeli Leadership and the chairman of Friends of Reichman University in Victoria, and is based in Melbourne.
- Shawn Flood Head of Talent at Unconventional AI, building world-class teams for AI companies
- Michael Hamrick President/CEO at Resilient Risk Management, Inc. Michael has over 25 years in investment management, risk management, personal and business planning.
- Fleur Hassan Nahoum – Deputy Mayor Jerusalem in charge of foreign relations, international economic development and tourism, as well as the co-founder and founding member of the UAE - Israel Business Council. Recently appointed as special envoy for innovation in Israel's Foreign Ministry
- Professor Shlomo Mor-Yosef completed his tenure as Director General of the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) in Jerusalem in 2011. Prof. Mor-Yosef was the Chairman of the Board of the Israel National Institute for Health Policy Research between the years 2008-2014.
- Rabbi Marc Schneier- For the past 30 years, Rabbi Marc Schneier has been a leader in helping to improve the relationship of key ethnic groups and faith communities and is responsible for founding and leading one of the most dynamic synagogues in the United States.
- Ateret Shmuel is the founder and director of Indigenous Bridges, a nonprofit and nonpartisan international organization dedicated to the advancements of Indigenous communities across the world.
- Professor Yoram Weiss MD MBA FCCM - Director General of Hadassah Medical Organization; previously was Director of Hadassah Medical Center, Ein Kerem, Medical Director of Hadassah Ein Kerem, Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology, Director of the Center for Surgical Critical Care Medicine.
SKIES Steering Committee
- Roy Scher – Overall Coordinator
- Glenn Bochner-Operations Leader & Committee Leader
- Yossi Bornstein-Shizim Group
- Jeremy Dery-Expert Consultant
- Meir Eliav-Eco-Sustainability
- Raanan Eliaz-Expert Consultant
- Adin Fogel-Academic Pillar
- Susan Tal Hermon-Expert Consultant
- Refael Hileman-Connector
- Peninah Kelman-Designer
- Sasha Machta Kent-Influencers
- Eliana Levavi-Influencers
- Reuben Politi-Health Care
- Orly Rachamim-Think Content Events
- Liam Reis-International Business Developer
- Avigail Rossi-Influencers
- Andres Tassara-World Betar
- Miri Teitelbaum-Robotics
- Dylan Thomas-Eco-Sustainability
- Dr. Ori Wiener Blotner-Mental Health