Hanoch Ilsar Programme Director, Environment Since joining Yad Hanadiv in 2016, Hanoch has led the Environment Programme with a focus on establishing Marine Protected Areas to improve Mediterranean ecosystems, alongside advancing river rehabilitation. He previously served as CEO of the Israel Society for Ecology and Environmental Sciences, where he advanced a wide range of initiatives, including the Mimshak Science to Policy Fellows programme, the Hebrew-language journal Ecology and Environment, and Zavit – a news agency for Science and the Environment. Prior to that, he served as Head of the Energy and Air Pollution Department at the Israel Union for Environmental Defense (Adam Teva V’Din), where he led the enactment of the ‘Clean Air for Israel’ Act. Hanoch holds an LLB in Law and Philosophy from The Hebrew University and an MSc in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford. + Since joining Yad Hanadiv in 2016, Hanoch has led the Environment Programme with a focus on establishing Marine Protected Areas to improve Mediterranean ecosystems, alongside advancing river rehabilitation. He previously served as CEO of the Israel Society for Ecology and Environmental Sciences, where he advanced a wide range of initiatives, including the Mimshak Science to Policy Fellows programme, the Hebrew-language journal Ecology and Environment, and Zavit – a news agency for Science and the Environment. Prior to that, he served as Head of the Energy and Air Pollution Department at the Israel Union for Environmental Defense (Adam Teva V’Din), where he led the enactment of the ‘Clean Air for Israel’ Act. Hanoch holds an LLB in Law and Philosophy from The Hebrew University and an MSc in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford. −
Rammy Sheinfeld Senior Programme Officer, Environment As Senior Programme Officer, Rammy advances strategic initiatives within the Environment Programme. Prior to joining Yad Hanadiv, he was Senior Adviser to the Director of the Courts Administration in Israel, dealing with the design and implementation of policy. He was also involved in multi-year strategic planning and innovative projects, including a digital transformation of the courts system. Rammy previously was a Criminal Prosecutor for the Central District. He holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy, both from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is also a licensed tour guide, having completed studies at Yad Ben Zvi. Rammy joined Yad Hanadiv in 2023. + As Senior Programme Officer, Rammy advances strategic initiatives within the Environment Programme. Prior to joining Yad Hanadiv, he was Senior Adviser to the Director of the Courts Administration in Israel, dealing with the design and implementation of policy. He was also involved in multi-year strategic planning and innovative projects, including a digital transformation of the courts system. Rammy previously was a Criminal Prosecutor for the Central District. He holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy, both from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is also a licensed tour guide, having completed studies at Yad Ben Zvi. Rammy joined Yad Hanadiv in 2023. −
Shiri Heffer Senior Programme Officer, Environment Shiri is Senior Programme Officer in the Environment Programme. She has extensive experience in overseeing environmental, innovation, and climate policy strategies, integrating economic and financial analysis. Prior to joining Yad Hanadiv, Shiri served as the Sustainability and Food Security Senior Manager at GFI Israel, where she promoted alternative proteins and developed strategic partnerships with climate investors and key stakeholders. In the past, she managed the energy and waste management division at Ernst & Young, and also served as a senior economic adviser to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and to local authorities. Shiri holds a BA in Economics and Accounting from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and an MA in Natural Resources and Environmental Management from the University of Haifa. She is a certified public accountant and a graduate of the Milken Institute Leadership Programme. She joined Yad Hanadiv in 2026. + Shiri is Senior Programme Officer in the Environment Programme. She has extensive experience in overseeing environmental, innovation, and climate policy strategies, integrating economic and financial analysis. Prior to joining Yad Hanadiv, Shiri served as the Sustainability and Food Security Senior Manager at GFI Israel, where she promoted alternative proteins and developed strategic partnerships with climate investors and key stakeholders. In the past, she managed the energy and waste management division at Ernst & Young, and also served as a senior economic adviser to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and to local authorities. Shiri holds a BA in Economics and Accounting from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and an MA in Natural Resources and Environmental Management from the University of Haifa. She is a certified public accountant and a graduate of the Milken Institute Leadership Programme. She joined Yad Hanadiv in 2026. −
Ahlam Switat Programme Officer, Environmental Affairs in Arab Community As Programme Officer for Environmental Affairs in Arab Community, Ahlam promotes and develops environmental initiatives dedicated to preserving and improving natural open spaces in Arab local authorities. She joined Yad Hanadiv in 2022. Prior to that, she worked as a civil attorney and subsequently in management, strategic planning and economic development in local Arab authorities. She holds an LLB in Law and an MA in Public Policy from the University of Haifa, and an MA in Geography and Urban Planning, with a specialization in Environment from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. + As Programme Officer for Environmental Affairs in Arab Community, Ahlam promotes and develops environmental initiatives dedicated to preserving and improving natural open spaces in Arab local authorities. She joined Yad Hanadiv in 2022. Prior to that, she worked as a civil attorney and subsequently in management, strategic planning and economic development in local Arab authorities. She holds an LLB in Law and an MA in Public Policy from the University of Haifa, and an MA in Geography and Urban Planning, with a specialization in Environment from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. −
Naama Mor Environment Programme Coordinator Naama coordinates the activity of the Environment Programme team in support of the Environment portfolio. Before joining Yad Hanadiv, Naama was Director of Human Resources at Rafa Laboratories for 23 years and was Office Manager at Jerusalem Venture Partners – a Venture Capital firm located in Jerusalem. Naama has a BA in Social Sciences from the Open University of Israel. She joined Yad Hanadiv in 2018. + Naama coordinates the activity of the Environment Programme team in support of the Environment portfolio. Before joining Yad Hanadiv, Naama was Director of Human Resources at Rafa Laboratories for 23 years and was Office Manager at Jerusalem Venture Partners – a Venture Capital firm located in Jerusalem. Naama has a BA in Social Sciences from the Open University of Israel. She joined Yad Hanadiv in 2018. −
Michal Magora Grant Ops Coordinator, Education & Environment Michal is responsible for administering, monitoring and coordinating operational aspects of grant making for the Environment and Education programmes. She assists programme staff on workflow, due diligence and regulatory compliance. She has been employed at Yad Hanadiv since 1988. + Michal is responsible for administering, monitoring and coordinating operational aspects of grant making for the Environment and Education programmes. She assists programme staff on workflow, due diligence and regulatory compliance. She has been employed at Yad Hanadiv since 1988. −