education Education

Promoting equal opportunity in education, particularly in primary and middle schools

The Education Programme works to minimize the impact of socio-economic factors on educational achievement and acquisition of basic skills. It does so by developing effective intervention models; disseminating them in partnership with the Ministry of Education and local authorities; building a shared knowledge base and field capacity with non-profits and philanthropy; and influencing policy. Our emphasis is on combining proven initiatives with the development of educational innovation, including use of education technologies (EdTech) and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve teaching and learning.
98 Turnaround Schools
50K+ Teacher Leaders
10K+ Students in SEL initiative
300+ Head teachers in professional development

Major Initiatives

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Meisharim – Turnaround Schools

Promoting fairness in primary education

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Teacher Leaders

Enhancing teachers’ professional development

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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Promoting social mobility through social and emotional learning

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Avney Rosha – The National Institute for School Leadership

Developing a professional, state-wide cadre of head teachers, grounded in responsibility and bold leadership

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Technology and Education

Leveraging technological innovation to reduce gaps, promote equal opportunity in education, and prepare students in the social periphery for the age of artificial intelligence

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Our Team

Moti Taubin

Programme Director, Education

As Programme Director for Education, Moti seeks to influence teaching and learning through the levers of school leadership, professional development and technology. Moti began his career in education with the Revivim programme at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 2009 he founded a number of educational initiatives including the pre-military academy in Ein Gedi for youth from the periphery and was a teacher and educator at the Yachad Modi’in high school. In 2012 he became Deputy Head of the Jewish Statesmanship Centre, where he also headed its Honours Identity and Public Policy Programme. In parallel, he founded and took part in an initiative to teach Hebrew at Abu Gosh High School. In 2015 he served as Head of Strategy at the Ministry of Education, where he dealt with systemic, long-term challenges, including shaping of a ‘graduate profile’, a system-wide training programme, providing solutions for underperforming schools and developing strategic dialogue with government ministries and bodies. He is a member of the Education Minister’s professional advisory committee. Moti holds an MA in Public Policy from Tel Aviv University, a BA in Jewish Studies from The Hebrew University and a teaching certificate in Bible Studies. He serves as reserve officer in the IDF with the rank of Major. He joined Yad Hanadiv in 2021.
As Programme Director for Education, Moti seeks to influence teaching and learning through the levers of school leadership, professional development and technology. Moti began his career in education with the Revivim programme at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 2009 he founded a number of educational initiatives including the pre-military academy in Ein Gedi for youth from the periphery and was a teacher and educator at the Yachad Modi’in high school. In 2012 he became Deputy Head of the Jewish Statesmanship Centre, where he also headed its Honours Identity and Public Policy Programme. In parallel, he founded and took part in an initiative to teach Hebrew at Abu Gosh High School. In 2015 he served as Head of Strategy at the Ministry of Education, where he dealt with systemic, long-term challenges, including shaping of a ‘graduate profile’, a system-wide training programme, providing solutions for underperforming schools and developing strategic dialogue with government ministries and bodies. He is a member of the Education Minister’s professional advisory committee. Moti holds an MA in Public Policy from Tel Aviv University, a BA in Jewish Studies from The Hebrew University and a teaching certificate in Bible Studies. He serves as reserve officer in the IDF with the rank of Major. He joined Yad Hanadiv in 2021.

Dr Lena Raved

Senior Programme Officer, Education

As Senior Programme Officer, Lena leads strategic processes in the field of education. Before joining Yad Hanadiv, she served as the Director of R&D at the Edmond de Rothschild Bridge for Higher Education and Employment. Previously, Lena managed the Equal Opportunities Sector at the Trump Foundation and oversaw the field of Science Education within the Nitzana educational community in the Negev. Lena holds a PhD in Science Education from the Weizmann Institute of Science, where she authored a science textbook for middle school students. Lena has extensive experience in science instruction and has lectured at the Weizmann Institute and the Kibbutzim College of Education. Lena joined Yad Hanadiv in 2024.
As Senior Programme Officer, Lena leads strategic processes in the field of education. Before joining Yad Hanadiv, she served as the Director of R&D at the Edmond de Rothschild Bridge for Higher Education and Employment. Previously, Lena managed the Equal Opportunities Sector at the Trump Foundation and oversaw the field of Science Education within the Nitzana educational community in the Negev. Lena holds a PhD in Science Education from the Weizmann Institute of Science, where she authored a science textbook for middle school students. Lena has extensive experience in science instruction and has lectured at the Weizmann Institute and the Kibbutzim College of Education. Lena joined Yad Hanadiv in 2024.

Rinat Melamed

Senior Programme Officer, Education

Rinat is leading the development of educational initiatives and portfolio of Education grants. Before joining Yad Hanadiv, Rinat was working at the Israel Broadcasting Authority, where she assisted in preparing for a reform of the HR division. In the IDF she served as an Education Officer and was subsequently a Jewish Agency education representative in Kazakhstan and Kirgizia. Rinat holds a BA in Education and Jewish Thought and a Teaching Certificate from The Hebrew University. She joined Yad Hanadiv in 2010.
Rinat is leading the development of educational initiatives and portfolio of Education grants. Before joining Yad Hanadiv, Rinat was working at the Israel Broadcasting Authority, where she assisted in preparing for a reform of the HR division. In the IDF she served as an Education Officer and was subsequently a Jewish Agency education representative in Kazakhstan and Kirgizia. Rinat holds a BA in Education and Jewish Thought and a Teaching Certificate from The Hebrew University. She joined Yad Hanadiv in 2010.

Anat Tyomkin-Kalyuzhny

Education Programme Coordinator

Anat coordinates and supports all activities of the Education Programme team. She rejoined Yad Hanadiv after several years of relocation to the US. Prior to that, she provided administrative support to the Office of the Chief Executive, where she was employed from 2012-2019. Anat holds a BSc in Chemistry and Biology from The Hebrew University. She served in the Military Intelligence Research Department of the IDF.
Anat coordinates and supports all activities of the Education Programme team. She rejoined Yad Hanadiv after several years of relocation to the US. Prior to that, she provided administrative support to the Office of the Chief Executive, where she was employed from 2012-2019. Anat holds a BSc in Chemistry and Biology from The Hebrew University. She served in the Military Intelligence Research Department of the IDF.

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.

Yehoudit Yadin

Administrative Assistant, Education

Yehoudit provides administrative support for the Education Programme. She previously worked extensively with children, specializing in English as a Second Language (ESL) development. In a prior position, Yehoudit acted as a liaison for an import company facilitating trade between China and Israel. She holds a BA in Psychology and Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Yehoudit joined Yad Hanadiv in 2023.
Yehoudit provides administrative support for the Education Programme. She previously worked extensively with children, specializing in English as a Second Language (ESL) development. In a prior position, Yehoudit acted as a liaison for an import company facilitating trade between China and Israel. She holds a BA in Psychology and Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Yehoudit joined Yad Hanadiv in 2023.

Shira Gueta

Intern, Education

Shira is an intern in the Education Programme. She is pursuing a double major in Humanities and Philosophy and Jewish Thought at Shalem College in Jerusalem. Shira previously served as a Public Service Leadership Programme Coordinator at the Ministry of Education. Before this, she was an Instructor and Pre-army Programme Coordinator at Meitarim Lachish, a gap year leadership training programme for Israeli high school graduates. During her military service, Shira served as a Brigade Medical Corps Officer and a Medical Training Officer. She joined Yad Hanadiv in 2025.
Shira is an intern in the Education Programme. She is pursuing a double major in Humanities and Philosophy and Jewish Thought at Shalem College in Jerusalem. Shira previously served as a Public Service Leadership Programme Coordinator at the Ministry of Education. Before this, she was an Instructor and Pre-army Programme Coordinator at Meitarim Lachish, a gap year leadership training programme for Israeli high school graduates. During her military service, Shira served as a Brigade Medical Corps Officer and a Medical Training Officer. She joined Yad Hanadiv in 2025.