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

“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
“For me, Masar was an irreplaceable opportunity. I learned new tools and skills and gained new awareness, both about myself and the academic world, and the ability to plan far ahead.”

Hiba Yunas

Masar Cohort 2, Wadi Ara Institute
“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
“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
“In Masar I learned that to reach my goal, I have to pave my own way. Each of the group members taught me something new about life.”

Mahmoud Musa

Masar Cohort 1, Araba Institute
“It’s hard to imagine my life without Kav Hazinuk. The program was there for me and in many respects, led me to develop things I was not aware of before, ask questions, and change many perceptions”

Ori Berwald Shaer

Kav Hazinok 2012
“Masar helped me to exit the bubble inside of which I lived. I became a self-confident and ambitious person, who believes in her abilities.”

Rahef Khshan

Masar Cohort 1, Wadi Ara Institute
“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
“For me, the program is a platform for strengthening local authorities’ economic and social resilience. And being ultra-orthodox -promotes trust building between the various populations of Israeli society.”

Bracha Davidovich

Cadets for Local Government, Cohort 6 “In Masar
“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
“At Kav Hazinuk I learned not to take things for granted. Getting out of my comfort zone and learning new things have become a part of daily life for me.”

Sara Tariff

Kav Hazinuk 2019
“Kav Hazinuk is the place where you learn your own internal strengths. The place that brings out your very best to the environment.”

Tamer Atallah

Kav Hazinuk 2016