Rashi Foundation

Driving Economic Renewal in the North: The establishment of the Business Hub

“Revitalizing and strengthening the North is a national mission and crucial to Israel’s resilience,” says Rashi CEO Michal Cohen

|ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Residents of the northern city of Kiryat Shmona check missile attack damages at the city's Central Bus Station and Mall, Kiryat Shmona, Northern Israel on November 27, 2024.
Returned hostage, Eli Sharabi

Rashi Foundation marks its fourth decade with a call for equal opportunities for every Israeli

Top officials participated in celebrating decades of efforts to reduce disparities and foster opportunities through education, employment, and welfare in peripheral regions.

|ByTALIA LEVIN
President Isaac Herzog and wife Michal meeting with Rashi Foundation team

Rashi Foundation Marks 40 Years of Impact: Strengthening the Periphery, Creating an Equal Future

The 40th anniversary events, attended by President Isaac Herzog, focuses on the future of Israeli society and efforts to create equal opportunities.

|ByTALIA LEVIN
Michal Cohen, CEO of the Rashi Foundation

Reviving cities: The New Zionism

In the wake of war, the Rashi Foundation is spearheading efforts to rebuild Israel’s northern and southern periphery—framing economic growth and social resilience as the new face of Zionism.

|ByALAN ROSENBAUM

A major boost for Ofakim: Cisco announces expansion

Global high-tech giant Cisco Systems plans to establish a branch in Ofakim, investing in training and career development programs for the southern Israeli city's local youth.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024ByOFER PETERSBURG
Cisco Systems.

Eilat unveils 'Safe Space' hub for displaced teens amidst war

Targeted at 13- to 18-year-olds, the hub operates from 7 pm to midnight daily, offering a secure and engaging environment for teens.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Eilat has recently opened the doors to "Safe Space," a youth hub designed for thousands of teenagers who have been evacuated to the city due to the ongoing war with Hamas.

A city-based strategy gives Israeli children a chance to succeed

Participation in extracurricular activities provides children with invaluable skills and improves their chances of success.

AUGUST 6, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Nathanael Touitou, head of municipal initiatives at the Rashi Foundation.

How Experiential Education can narrow the employment gap in Israel

Rashi Foundation promotes social mobility and equal opportunity in Israel’s geo-social periphery, focusing on education, employment, and social welfare.

JULY 18, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM
120 children are eagerly awaiting their wishes.