U.S.-Israel Women Leadership 

This Elluminate Roundtable offers a unique opportunity to meet these women, hear their perspectives, and engage directly with their work. This multi-part series is designed to be experienced in stages: start with the virtual roundtables to learn and engage in conversation, deepen understanding at the in-person NYC gathering, and witness leadership in action during the Fall 2026 Israel trip.

Experience leadership up close with Israeli women shaping Israel’s future.

For more than seven years, Elluminate has been in deep relationship with these leaders through The Collective, Elluminate’s leadership advancement program for women CEOs. Each year, ten women are selected into The Collective, including Israeli women; over time, this has grown into a vibrant network of 22 Israeli women leaders whose work spans democracy, equity, social justice, and feminist leadership. Since October 7, their leadership — and their voices — have become even more essential, offering an unfiltered gender lens on trauma, resilience, and the future of Israeli society.

This is not a lecture series.
It is a journey into leadership.

Through this experience, you will learn about the status of women in Israel and see firsthand how Israeli women leaders are advancing equity, strengthening civil society, and building a more just and resilient society—while connecting these insights to the global network of women leaders cultivated through The Collective.

The Women You’ll Meet

Ela Alon – Cohort 4 / Itach-Maaki Women Lawyers for Social Justice

Provides free legal aid to women facing discrimination and promotes female leadership through innovative community programs across diverse Israeli communities.

Rina Ayalin-Gorelik – Cohort 5 / Association of Ethiopian Jews

Advocates for racial equality and civil rights, leading initiatives that create opportunities and inclusion for Ethiopian Israelis..

Ifat Baron – Cohort 6 / Itworks

Bridges employment gaps in Israel’s high-tech sector, empowering Arab Israelis, youth at risk, and immigrants while scaling programs for national adoption.

Avital Blonder – Cohort 5 / Jindas – Social Urban Vitalization

Leads multi-sector partnerships advancing social mobility and urban renewal for marginalized communities through innovative, systemic solutions.

Tali Ehrenthal – Cohort 7 / ASSAF – Aid Organization for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Advances refugee and asylum seeker rights through humanitarian support, psychosocial care, and systemic advocacy. 

Dyonna Ginsburg – Cohort 7 / OLAM

Mobilizes Jewish individuals and organizations for global service and humanitarian impact, amplifying the reach of international development efforts.

Tal Hochman – Cohort 7 / Israel Women’s Network (IWN)

Promotes feminist policy and legal advocacy to advance women’s social, economic, and political leadership across Israel.

Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll – Cohort 3 / Chochmat Nashim

Raises awareness of gender exclusion in Jewish communities worldwide and leads advocacy initiatives to combat extremism and elevate women’s voices.

Moran Zer Katzenstein – Cohort 6 / Bonot Alternativa

Champions women’s rights and gender equality by integrating women into public decision-making and promoting democratic participation.

Ronie Nolf Malc – Cohort 7 / Women and Their Bodies

Improves women’s health and advocates for equity in Israel’s healthcare system, addressing gender gaps in care, research, and outcomes

Michal Gera Margaliot – Cohort 2 / Israel Women’s Network (IWN)

Advances gender equality through legislation, legal action, and public awareness, shaping policy and empowering women leaders nationwide.

Yael Rockman – Cohort 2 / Kolech

Promotes women’s leadership in Orthodox Jewish communities and challenges patriarchal norms to expand opportunities and rights for women.

Daniella Seltzer – Cohort 7 / Jerusalem Food Rescuers

Builds a sustainable urban food system through food rescue, education, and civic engagement, creating replicable models for social impact.

Dina Shalev – Cohort 5 / Lada’at – Choose Well

Promotes sexual health and reproductive rights, providing youth and women with resources to make informed decisions about wellbeing.

Mazal Shaul – Cohort 1 / WePower

Trains and promotes women to public and political leadership, advancing gender equality and legislative change.

Esty Shushan – Cohort 3 / Nivcharot – Ultra-Orthodox Women for Voice and Equality

Promotes political inclusion and leadership opportunities for ultra-Orthodox women within religious communities and broader Israeli society.

Tamar Shwartz – Cohort 6 / Women’s Spirit

Empowers women survivors of abuse through economic independence programs and feminist social change initiatives.

 Moria Rodal Silfen – Cohort 7 / ATZUM – Task Force on Human Trafficking and Prostitution
Advocates for women’s rights, gender equality, and the eradication of sexual violence and human trafficking in Israel.

Orit Sulitzeanu – Cohort 5 / The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel

Leads national efforts to prevent sexual violence, support survivors, and advance advocacy, research, and public awareness initiatives.

Dana Talmi – Cohort 4 / Yahel – Israel Service Learning

Trains and supports young people and organizations in responsible volunteering, equipping future leaders for sustainable social change.

Susan Weiss – Cohort 1 / Center for Women’s Justice

Pioneers legal solutions to protect women’s rights and end injustices perpetrated in the name of religion, advancing gender equality in Israel.