Yael International Summit

Doron Almog, current Chair of the Jewish Agency, is a distinguished leader and social activist. Upon retiring as Major General from the IDF, he founded the ADI-Negev Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Village. 



In 2016, he was honored with the Israel Prize for lifetime achievement.

Saul Blinkoff is a Hollywood filmmaker who has worked with DISNEY, DREAMWORKS, and NETFLIX. He was an animator on Pocahontas, Mulan, Tarzan, and directed Winnie the Pooh, Kronk’s New Groove, and the TV show Doc McStuffins. As an international keynote speaker, Saul shares tools for success and hosts the podcast ‘Life of AWESOME!’

Raizi Chechik is an award-winning educational leader with over 20 years of experience as a head of school, international schools consultant, mentor, and strategist. She has mentored heads of school worldwide through the Herzog/UnitEd Fellowship and Yeshiva University and serves on the DEEP Consortium's journal board, specializing in strategic planning and educational innovation

Michal Cotler-Wunsh, LL.B, LL.M, is Israel’s Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism, and a Senior Policy & Strategy Advisor. A former Member of Knesset, she chaired and served on several key committees. Michal served as the first Knesset liaison to the issue of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and co-founded the Inter-parliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism. Michal’s work focuses on antisemitism, international law, human rights, and Zionism. She has diverse legal, academic, and professional experience, including roles at the Jewish Federations of North America, Nefesh B’Nefesh, and Reichman University in Herzliya. Michal serves as a trustee for The Rabbi Sacks Legacy. She lives in Ra’anana, Israel, with her husband and four children.

Ziv Elul is an entrepreneur and CEO of Pery, a technology company in the world of digital health. Ziv is an investor and board member of several startups and foundations.
Ziv also founded and managed the startup”inneractive”and led it to an “exit” by a German company called Fyber, where he was appointed as a CEO and led the company to another and higher “exit” by a Nasdaq trading company.
Ziv authored a book that sold thousands of copies in Israel called"Avot Hanhiloh" and in English the book became a bestseller on Amazon within two months.

Tamir Goodman, known as the "Jewish Jordan," is a former professional basketball player turned entrepreneur, coach, author, and motivational speaker. He serves as Director of Strategic Brand Initiatives at Fabric and is the inventor of the Aviv antimicrobial, moisture-wicking basketball net.

Iris Haim, a mother of three from the western Negev, is a certified nurse specializing in palliative care, supporting families in end-of-life processes since 2011. She has studied mindfulness, spiritual accompaniment, Theta Healing, psychodrama, NLP, Reiki, bio-energy therapy, and positive thinking, integrating these approaches into her compassionate work.

Amnon Hattav is a former senior official at the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, with extensive global experience in Jewish leadership, focusing on building resilience, security, and effective crisis response strategies. Currently, Amnon serves as a security expert for the Pillar Foundation, a collaborative philanthropy dedicated to supporting cultures of security at Jewish educational and community institutions. Amnon is deeply committed to strengthening Jewish leadership and believes that with the right vision and strategy, no mission is beyond reach.

Hila Korach is a prominent Israeli journalist, TV, radio and podcast anchor and moderator.
She is also a doctor (M.D.) and holds a B.A. degree in political science and psychology, and an M.A. in diplomacy, all of the above at the Tel Aviv University.

A strategic expert with 20+ years in brand marketing and sales, who has led multiple strategic initiatives in banking and social entrepreneurship

Founder and CEO of "Halom Strategies," a boutique company specializing in research, planning, and management of impact programs. The company works with senior management teams, government ministries, philanthropic foundations, and public and business entities in processes of innovation, strategic development, and project management.

Academic Director of the Leadership Program for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Education at the Yael Foundation, which trains educational leaders to tackle future

Ofir is a lecturer and organizational entrepreneur, Faculty Member, and Director of International Programs at Reichman University's School of Entrepreneurship. Academic Director of the Digital Marketing track at Google-Reichman Tech School. Expert in strategy, content, and marketing, advising governmental ministries, startups, consulting firms, and NGOs. Former Head of Television Division, Second Authority for TV & Radio, and TV news Executive Producer.

Rabbi Chanoch (Noiky) Roberts is an accomplished educator, public speaker, and clinical therapist, who has made Gibraltar his home for nearly three decades. Originally from the UK, Rabbi Roberts has played an instrumental role in the development of educational institutions in Gibraltar, significantly contributing to the growth and structure of local schools. His work has also extended to supporting the Chief Rabbi in nurturing young couples and families, helping them build strong, vibrant relationships within the community.
In addition to his educational and therapeutic roles.

Sivan Rahav-Meir is a media personality and lecturer.  She was voted by Globes newspaper as most popular female media personality in Israel and by the Jerusalem Post as one of the 50 most influential Jews in the world. Sivan began her media career at age six, interviewing for a kids’ news magazine. She became religious as a teenager, and has since been working for national media and teaching Torah through various platforms, including the weekly podcast "Sivan Says" in English. Her inspirational “Daily Thought” is translated to 17 languages.

Rabbi Yehoshua Smukler is a distinguished educator and visionary leader with decades of experience as the principal of some of the largest and most successful Jewish schools worldwide. With a passion for excellence, he has studied nearly 150 Jewish and non-Jewish schools of distinction, using his insights to mentor school leaders and guide institutions toward transformative improvement.
As a key figure at the Yael Foundation, Rabbi Smukler is spearheading major educational initiatives, including the groundbreaking International Jewish Academy in Limassol, Cyprus, set to open in September 2027. His expertise, coupled with his dedication to empowering schools and educators, continues to shape the future of Jewish education globally.

Economist and organizational consultant, Senior Project Manager in the Economics, Business, and Employment Division at the Tikvah Management. Specializes in economic and employment development in the public sector, alongside providing guidance and consulting to organizations and companies. Holds two Master's degrees: in Public Administration and Policy, and in Economics.