Who Are We?
Vision:
“Landmarks" movement is a social movement working to create an active and involved society, by creating student groups that are committed to the core values of pluralism, Judaism, and democracy. We believe that the key to a significant change in the Israeli society is in active young communities, acting in the social-public field, with the intension of finding solutions to the challenges the Israeli society faces today.
Goals:
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Advocationg for Zionist, Jewish and tolerant values in the Israeli society.
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Enhancing the younger generation's connection with jewish and Zionist writings, in order to create a common language and identitiy among the student communities in Israel.
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Adressing national Challenges by using the advantages of young adults, and especially students.
"I believe in the “Ladmarks” movement and support its efforts to amplify the identification of younge people in Israel with Zionism, and building a joint future for all parts of Israeli society. A country’s strength is not measured only by its military force, but also by its values and social strength." Yuval Diskin, former head of Shin Bet and member of "Landmarks".
Board Of Directors
Tomer Dror – co-founder
Tomer is twenty-nine years-old and was born and raised in Jerusalem. He is an alumnus of Ein Prat Pre-Army Academy of Social Leadership, and a co-founder of Lev Echad, a non-profit effort that assists families who have lost their homes due to political policies or war with the help of over 10,000 volunteers. During his military service, Tomer served in the elite combat unit Orev, part of the Golani Brigade. Tomer joined the young activist
organization ‘Hitorerut B’Yerushalaim’ which has transformed Jerusalem into a center for young musicians, artists, thinkers, and culture, and eventually served as the chairman of the movement’s student body at the Hebrew University. Tomer serves as a senior adviser to the Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, specializing in economic and cultural development. He holds a BA in Political Science and Philosophy from Hebrew University.
Amnon Rabinowitz – a member of the board
An educator and a director of “Ziv and Marks” junior high in Jerusalem. Amnon is a co-founder of “The New Teachers' Movement", and was one of leaders of the 2011 social protest in Israel. In 2012 Amnon was elected by “The Marker” newspaper as one of the 100 most influencing people on the Israeli society for his work in the education field. Received a commendation for his work on educating for tolerance and democracy, from Max Rowe’s Rothchild prize committee for education. In the past Amnon worked as a manager in a study center for troubled teenagers in Jerusalem, was involved in many educational projects, and served as an officer at the Intelligence unit of 8200 during his IDF service.
Yuval Hetz - a member of the board
30 years old, Married to Lital, Born and raised in Yokneam, and educated in “Carmel Zvolon” highschool and in the Israeli Scouts youth movement. Yuval was an officer in the Intellegence corps of the IDF, and worked in “My Heritage”. Yuval has a bachelor degree in Jewish philosophy and international studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and is currently working at a strategic consultation company, and even finished a marathon successfully.
Ran Milun – a member of the board
Owns a bachelor degree in philosophy and literature from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and works as a project manager and a guide for groups and places of Torah studies in the field of Jewish renewal. Ran also works in “Beit Avichai”, and in the “Gesher” organization.
Noam Arbel - a member of the board
Born in Jerusalem, and currently lives in Tel-Aviv with his wife and son. Noam is a manager of educational programs for young people and teenagers from North America in “Routes Travel”, and by that has the privalge to help thousands of participants to get to know Israel in a profound manner, with all its diversity. Ranked as a major, he is a commander of a tank company in the reserve forces of the Israeli army, used to manage pre-army programs and was active in gathering younge people from all across Israel to join the movement’s activities. Noam has a bachelor degree in political studies and Jewish studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Our Team
Ofri Raviv - co-founder and activity coordinator
Married and a father of two, was the chairman of the student union inatthe Hebrew University of Jerusalem, vice chairman of the national students association, and the CEO of “Maagaley Tzedek” NGO.
Or Rapoport - co-founder and activity coordinator
Or is thirty years-old and serves as reserves Major in Unit 8200, an elite intelligence unit of the Israel Defense Forces. Or is a co-founder at “Landmarks” where he works to promote a more inclusive and tolerant
society in Israel through student activism. He was a partner in establishing the social programs Katif Israeli, Late Wakeup and others. While receiving a B.A. in Middle Eastern History at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, he served as Social Involvement Coordinator at the Student Union. Or is currently enrolled at Ben-Gurion
University’s Executive MBA program, and lives in Jerusalem where he volunteered with at-risk youth.
Tal Eitan- Marketing and resource development coordinator
Tal grew up in Tzur Hadasa, and a graduate of “Ein Prat” program for social leadership. She served as an officer in the education corps of the IDF, and was a guide in the pre-army program of “Nahshon” for two years.
Tal is also a student for general and jewish philosophy in the “Shalem” academic college in Jerusalem.
Jotam Brom - Katif Israeli and Sudent groups coordinator
30 years old, married to Tehila and lives in Jerusalem.
A graduate of the religious kibנutz yeshiva in Maale Gilboa, and of “Ein Prat” Torah studies program. Jotam has a bachelor degree in education from the Seminar Hakibbutzim, he was the head of the student union in his college, and worked as a parliament assistant of Knesset member Prof. Avishai Braverman.
Etya Shnel - "Late Wakeup" coordinator
25 years old, living in jerusalem, and a student for community social work in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
In her service in the IDF, Etya served as a bootcamp commander of soldiers from hard perosnal backgrounds. Currently working as a coordinator of “Late Wakeup" project, and in addition as a coordinator for young women in their national service, as a part of “Shaham” Program for empowering and excellence in Ethiopian families in Israel.
Eli Mogilevsky - "Beliba Choma" coordinator
28 years old, living in Jerusalem, Eli is a Law and an M.B.A student.
A member of "Beliba Choma" project for the last four years, and a coordinator in the project in Jerusalem for the past year.
Yehuda Aronson - "Beliba Choma" coordinator for the Haredi students.
32 years old, married to Rachel and father of two daughters and a son, and living in “Givat Zeev” neighborhood outside of Jerusalem. I moved to Israel from England when I was 18 years old, and studied at “Mir” Yeshiva for ten years. 3 years ago, I have decided I want to learn social work, and with the help of "Beliba Choma" project, I have managed to finish a pre-academic program, and the Israeli ASAT’s test, so I could be accepted to Haredi college in Jerusalem. Today I am finishing my academic degree, studying in a Yeshiva, and in addition working as a coordinator for the Haredi students in “Beliba Choma" project.
