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Because Israel's single greatest natural resource is the minds of its young. ISEF opens the doors of higher education for more than 600 promising young....

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Carlos Benaim

ISEF Chairman Carlos Benaim's fascinating life journey, from the Moroccan port city of Tangier to developing the world's most iconic fragrances, is profiled in two major Israeli publications this summer.

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National Leadership Conference – 500 ISEF Scholars Converge in Beer Sheva

ISEF scholar Yaron Samimi from Netivot writes:

To everyone at ISEF – thanks for a weekend full of meaning and purpose. I got so much out of this conference, becoming better informed and strengthening friendships. Now more than ever, I understand the true significance of the ISEF family.

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ISEF Young Leaders Celebrate Milestone Anniversary

More than 150 young professionals came together on May 2nd at The Rose Club of The Plaza Hotel in New York City, to celebrate a momentous occasion, ISEF’s 35th Anniversary. This was “A Night At The Plaza” we won’t soon forget!

YOUNG LEADERS RAISE A GLASS FOR ISRAEL!

Over 100 young Jewish professionals came together at Bar29 in NYC to celebrate ISEF and raise scholarship funds for Israel’s combat soldiers!

 

International Fellows Cocktail Reception November 6, 2011

ISEF’s annual International Fellows Seminar brought together 13 of our phenomenal doctoral and postdoctoral students from top universities all over the United States and Canada. Our Cocktail Reception following the seminar brought together ISEF’s Young Leaders and Fellows for a remarkable evening, featuring acclaimed author Andre Aciman.

3rd Annual Sukkot Benefit October 18, 2011

This year, ISEF held its Sukkot celebration at the Upper East Side home of Emma and Samy Mahfar. A lively evening filled with good food and good friends also featured an intriguing discussion about the current state of the Middle East, led by award winning investigative journalist Joel Mowbray.

Michael Edery Art Exhibit at the Manex Showroom September 8, 2011

French-Jewish contemporary artist Michael Edery made his NY debut at the Manex Showroom in Chelsea to friends, family, and ISEF’s Young Leaders.

Midsummer Night Drinks August 17, 2011

More than 80 Young Professionals came out to celebrate ISEF, meet some of our International Fellows, and learn more about exciting new opportunities to support higher education in Israel.

Bookmark this page to keep up-to-date on upcoming programs from the ISEF YL groups including panel discussions, wine tastings, athletic events and cocktail mixers.

With an exciting calendar of educational and social events, YL supports ISEF’s mission to educate Israel’s marginalized youth believing that the minds of its young people are its single greatest resource.

Join our upcoming events throughout the year including Shabbat Dinners in New York, Annual Sukkot Event and our Anniversary Gala celebrations!

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Lily and Edmund Safra

ISEF was founded in 1977 by Edmond J. Safra z"l, Lily Safra and Nina Weiner.

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International Fellow Dr. Itsik Francis (above left, with former ISEF Chair Norman Belmonte) shared this, from two new ISEF supporters:

"They said they had never seen a foundation that behaves like a family. with such warm feeling. Perhaps we should change ISEF to 'International Sephardic Education Family'?”

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