About the Benjamin de Rothschild (BR) Ambassadors Program

Rothschild Ambassadors

The BR Ambassadors program, the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation’s flagship program, was established to advance and nurture the next generation of Israeli society’s leadership through a process encompassing personal and group development and significant social action in various organizations and frameworks, through a range of impact channels.

The program, which includes weekly meetings in heterogeneous groups, seminars, and professional training, identifies young adults with leadership potential from the social and geographic periphery and all sectors of Israeli society, and leads its alumni to integrate into key positions in all spheres of influence.

Our ambassadors receive individual and group training towards personal, academic, and occupational growth; experience developing impact entrepreneurship initiatives and projects; and intern with civil society organizations, government ministries, and the local government. The three-year project is currently offered at ten academic institutions.

In 2023, we are partnering with KKL-JNF in an initiative that trains the next generation of leaders to take action on climate change.

Social Impact Tracks

The ambassadors’ customized and diverse internships are the program’s main tool to develop Israel’s future leadership.

We bring our vision of reducing disparities and promoting social responsibility to life through hands-on experiences, acquisition of valuable tools for the modern workplace, and applying the knowledge gained through the group sessions.

Ambassadors are assigned to internships during their first year in the program, progressively increasing their involvement and impact in their respective roles within the various organizations over the course of their three-year journey.

As a program, we consider social impact organizations to be essential partners in the development and advancement of the young men and women we work with. Our goal is to help them achieve high levels of self-realization, reach their full potential, and refine their skills and abilities as the future leaders of Israeli society.

Our Alumni

“In the first cohort, we were given the sense that we would receive the go-ahead for every action we will initiate, as long as it followed a process of thoughtful consideration and a deep dive into the chosen issue.”

Elad Shushan

BR Ambassadors Cohort 1
“BR Ambassadors is not just an organization, it’s home. And just like parents teach, educate, and provide their children with essential tools to cope in life, that is also what I received from the organization.”

Ashriel Mor

BR Ambassadors, Cohort 4
“I met amazing, wonderful, and creative people in the program, whose hearts are in the right place and who have the skills and abilities to change the world.”

Lirin Shay Goshen

BR Ambassadors, Cohort 5
“I take my amazing teammates and group members everywhere I go—the best-possible human assets.”

Hila Halili

BR Ambassadors, Cohort 2
“The program opened my eyes about the power every person has, and especially as part of a group. It was definitely the most positive experience I had during my degree.”

Aviel Dahan

BR Ambassadors Cohort 7
“Being Arab, I never had the platform to make an impact, lead, and guide. I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in a program that addresses social change.”

Ruan Udeh

BR Ambassadors Cohort 7