The School for Social Management

Strong, relevant and adaptable civil society is the backbone of Israeli society.
Social management is a complex and challenging profession, which requires navigating through uncertainty and complicated situations.
In view of the present and future challenges facing Israeli society, it is important now more than ever to strengthen the managers of social organizations.
The school for social management aims to develop and train managers of civil society organizations, based on the belief that professional excellence is the outcome of ongoing learning and work.

Reisheet Program

Reisheet, the flagship program of the school for social management, is a unique initiative of the Rashi Foundation. It is designed to cultivate agents of change in the social sector, so that they will be able to lead with confidence based on clear professional standards and values.

Goals

Advancing professional management in the social sector

Strengthening managerial confidence

Developing awarness and knowledge as tools for leading change

Leveraging collaborations in the social field

The training program

Duration: September 2025 – June 2026, in an OJT format.

Program components
3 two-day sessions (with sleepover)
8 full learning days
2 peer learning days in social organizations
5-day educational tour in London)
5 online sessions

Contents: strengthening managerial confidence, awareness as a management tool, system-wide view, dealing with uncertainty, cultivating partnerships, motivating teams, patterns interruption.
In addition: constructive discourse and creation of a professional peer network.

The uniqueness of the program lies in the combination of theory and practice, building the capacity to lead in various evolving situations.

Applicants must be:
• Managers in high-level positions
• Managers with a significant impact in their organization or field
• With 3 years or more of managerial experience
• Approved by the organization’s CEO

The program cost will be covered by philanthropy, the participants and their organizations.
Cost for the organization: ILS 10,000
Participant fees: ILS 1,000

Admission stages
Online application form (April-May)
Online in-depth questionnaire (May)
Home task (May)
Personal interview (June-July)

Applicants must pass each stage before moving on to the next.

Reisheet Fellows - 3rd Cohort

Liron Abouchsira

Manager, career development programs
Ma’ase Association

Maysoon Abu el Hija

Social activist
Founder of a digital parenting school

Ramzi Altori

CEO
Science Club Association

Liat Amar Arran

Head of Western Negev Rehabilitation
The Jewish Agency

Eliran Cohen

Manager of operations
Birthright Israel (Taglit)

Hila Damari

Local coordinator, City at the Center
Rashi Foundation

Einat Efron

Operations manager, early childhood programs
Northern Goals Association

Sivan Eliya

CEO
Young Business Leadership

Sharon Hadasi

Bama’ale program manager
Tafnit Association

David Hasson

Educational director
Desert Stars Association

Ayman Kabha

Executive Director
Ajyal Youth Organization

Tal Kidroni

Central region manager, Families First
Yahdav Association

Betty Kulbak-Aharon

VP, partnerships & marketing
Cyber Education Center

Aviv Kushnir

CEO and Founder
Wellplay project

Tareq Lahwani

Jusur project manager
Rashi Foundation

Maissa Monayer

Manager for Arab society
Yated – Jerusalem Region

Mordechai Ovedhu

Finance manager
Ma’ase Association

Gamliel Peretz

IT systems manager
Rashi Foundation

Eyal Ron

Courses manager
Looking Ahead program

Chana Sabag

Alumni network manager
Lishma Association

Zachi Shemuly

Manager of Magshimim AI
Cyber Education Center

Nomi Shmulevitz

PR manager
Yedidut Toronto Foundation

Smadar Tal Tabibyan

Manager of Tnufa initiative
Rashi Foundation

Noa Zituni

Program area manager
Appleseeds Association

Staff: Omri Zegen

VP, Research & Development
Rashi Foundation

Staff: Hadas Levi Billig

Head of Rashi’s management School for the social sector