Community Leadership Network
Network Communities
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Community Directors Network – A network for directors of municipal community departments.
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Core Community Network – A multi-sectoral community for key stakeholders in local authority community development, including representatives from government ministries, municipalities, community centers, and civil society.
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Mid-Level Community Managers Network – A professional network for mid-level managers in community engagement.
Each community meets approximately eight times a year for peer learning, professional consultations, strategic planning, and project development to advance the field and its ecosystem. These gatherings enhance expertise, facilitate idea exchange, foster networking and collaboration, and strengthen the sense of community. Each network has a leadership team drawn from its members, guiding its direction and initiatives. These communities serve as a professional home and support system, collectively advancing community engagement in local authorities.
Community Leadership: A Professional Network for Community Leaders in Local Authorities.
A joint initiative by Yad Hanadiv, Rashi Foundation, JDC Israel, the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, and the Community Centers Association.
Re’em Shmuelevich
Director of the Community Leadership: A Professional Network for Community Leaders in Local Authorities" Initiative
Re’em Shmuelevich holds a B.A. in Informal Education and an M.A. in Jewish History. He previously served as the CEO of a nonprofit specializing in group facilitation, founded and managed several geographic communities, and is an experienced lecturer, facilitator, and consultant in community-building processes. A former member of the Dror Israel movement, Re'em has authored two academic books: "Midburn: The Good Instinct" (published by Kibbutz Meuchad) and "Living Midburn."
Irit Kermel Levy
Director of the Network of Community Council Members & Leader of Community Engagement at Shahaf Foundation
Irit holds a master’s degree in Community Social Work and Management. She has experience working with children, youth, and young adults, facilitating group training, and mentoring students. She previously managed volunteerism and community work in the Southern Sharon Regional Council and has played a key role in volunteer initiatives and social activism movements.
