About the Alumni Network

The Edmond de Rothschild Partnerships’ Alumni Network is composed of more than 1,200 alumni of its young leadership programs, including Kav Hazinuk, The Cadets Program, Masar, BR Ambassadors, and Cadets for the Local Government. Each year, 120 programs alumni join the network, which thus continues to evolve while retaining a dynamic and innovative spirit.

The Alumni hail from different and varied backgrounds, reflecting the religions and religiosity, geographical range, types of communities, cultures, and genders represented in Israeli society. This diverse human fabric enables fulfilling the network’s vision and its members’ aspirations and goals. Our alumni affirm that the tools they acquired through the various program, along with the diverse human interactions they experienced, continue to exert a lasting influence on them and mold their paths post-participation.

The network’s alumni lead a number of professional forums and task forces that address networking, reducing gaps, social mobility, positions of influence, and more. In addition, courses and dedicated meetings are held throughout the year for the members and to strengthen Israeli society.

Our Graduates

“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
“Kav Hazinuk was the only space in which we were not ashamed to ask ourselves, at age 16, where we see ourselves at 26.”

Jonathan Kam

Kav Hazinuk 2016
“The training process combines the knowledge that all of the cadets bring with them, enriching the entire group’s knowledge and providing a large body of new knowledge in a group setting.”

Amir Egozi

Cadets for Urban Planning, Cohort 5
“Kav Hazinuk is family. One that makes you peer deep inside, without compromising. One that enables you to peel off and discover yourself—simultaneously hurting, sensitive, and strong.”

Shir Elimelech

Kav Hazinuk 2018
“The opportunity for growth in my role as a program group coordinator and -providing guidance, enabled me to expand my capabilities and deepen the process of change I would like to lead.”

Ayelet Efrati

BR Ambassadors, Cohort 6
“The training program is an incubator for learning, enrichment, and engagement with a multitude of fields and issues—where I acquired tools that continue to guide me in my current role.”

Zohar Har Paz

Cadets for Urban Planning Cohort 5
“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
“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
“The ‘Masar’ program contributed considerably to my personal development. It helped me discover my true self, to internalize principles and values that I believe in, and hold my own when necessary.”

Samma Halaila

Masar, Cohort 1, Araba Institute
“To me, the program is a gateway to becoming actively involved in public service and shaping the work of the local authorities. It’s a place that fosters transformative leadership and professionalism.”

Fenta Fenta

Cadets for Local Government Cohort 6
“The program exposed me to communities and sectors, introduced me to key figures in Israeli society, and prepared me for work in a local authority.”

Natalie Birenboim

Cadets for Informal Education Cohort 1
“The program taught me that it is possible to make an impact on reality and my environment, and symbolizes for me the change in my perception – overcoming my fears and taking initiative.”

Avi Shulman

Kav Hazinuk, 2016