The second day of the Jerusalem Foundation’s 60th Anniversary Conference celebrated the people whose courage, dedication and vision are shaping Jerusalem today.
The morning began at Mishkenot Sha’ananim with Mayor Moshe Lion addressing the participants and then a moving conversation with Sarit Zussman, mother of the late Ben Zussman, who shared her stories about her son and her commitment to finding a way
forward following his death. Participants then divided into 3 groups for in-depth discussions with the Shai Doron Leadership Fellows, who shared their personal stories and how the program has had an impact on them personally and professionally.
Over lunch in Yael’s Garden at Mishkenot, the participants received a briefing on the upcoming Israeli elections and the current landscape of political parties, thresholds and possible coalition outcomes. We then boarded buses and drove across town to visit the new Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Community Sports Center in Beit Hanina. There, they met members of the East Jerusalem Women’s Leadership Forum for a conversation about local challenges and opportunities, followed by an interactive Arabic lesson.
The day concluded with a colorful art fair at HaMiffal, one of Jerusalem’s most distinctive creative spaces. Guests met local artists, discovered their work and experienced firsthand how HaMiffal nurtures emerging talent and helps young creatives build their future in Jerusalem.
From personal stories of resilience to inspiring local leadership and artistic creativity, Day Two celebrated the people building a stronger, more connected Jerusalem.
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Photo and Video Credit: Noam Chojnowski
