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Israel

FICE ISRAEL

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In the summer of 2024, Yoav Appelboim assumed the presidency of FICE Israel following the untimely passing of Professor Emmanuel Grupper on April 28, 2024. Dr. Alex Schneider was appointed Vice President and oversees the External Affairs and editorial board committees. Dr. Ilana Tichler continues as the Secretary General of FICE Israel.

History

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FICE Israel has been a pivotal founding member of FICE International since 1949. One of its key functions is to leverage the FICE network and its initiatives to promote the exchange of knowledge and best practices among Israeli residential educators and their peers in other nations across various educational levels.

 

Mission and Vision

 

FICE Israel serves as a unifying national platform that brings together residential educators, professionals, directors, academics, researchers, individuals involved in training, and decision-makers, transcending administrative and governmental affiliations. When organizing group seminars or exchange programs with other FICE members, we ensure the inclusion of representatives from all kinds of residential models operating in Israel. Furthermore, our goal is to uphold the guiding principle of sending a youth delegation to each FICE Youth exchange.


Activities 

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Organization of seminars and exchange programs with other FICE members, both in Israel and abroad, to enhance the professional knowledge of our practitioners and contribute to FICE International's activities. 

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Plans

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In the upcoming years, FICE Israel aims to concentrate on the following areas:

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  • Strengthening professional relationships with FICE International and numerous branches across the world. 

  • Promoting activities among member organizations in Israel by providing support and guidance for academic studies and professional development projects for caregivers.

  • Increasing research on children, youth, and caregivers in out-of-home arrangements.

  • Hosting seminars and roundtable discussions for management teams and care workers.

  • Engaging in lobbying and advocacy among decision-makers in the country.

  • Collaborating with Israeli organizations involved in education and care.
     

Members

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The FICE-ISRAEL Board is dedicated to actively encouraging residential institutions to become members. After a residential program joins the FICE-ISRAEL National section and pays the annual fee, all professional staff are granted membership recognition. In 2024, we were proud to have over 100 residential institutions as members, with an average of 20 staff members per institution, bringing the total number of residential educators affiliated with FICE-ISRAEL to nearly 2,000.
We honor the memory of esteemed individuals, including the late Meir Gottesman and Professor Emanuel Grupper, who both served as prominent representatives for FICE on the international and Israeli boards. We also pay tribute to the late Miriam Tirosh, Zvika Hoizlich, Saul Elbaz, Alexander Shemer, and Haim Zamorzki for their significant contributions as Honorary members.

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Yoav Appelboim (P);
Alex Schneider (Vice-P);
Ilana Tischler (Secretary General);

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Advisory Board


Ron Freizler (Vice-P and representative of the Ministry of Education);
David Elbaum (Treasurer);
Nahum Rinzler (Director)
Yossi Zauguri (Representative of the Ministry of Education)
Danny Ariel (Representative of the Association of Welfare Institutions)
 

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Contacts

 

Yoav Appelboim

E-Mail: yoave51@gmail.com

Tel: ++972-505705251

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Dr. Alex Schneider

E-Mail: drschneidera@gmail.com

Tel: ++972-542300671

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Dr. Ilana Tischler

E-Mail: ilana.tischler@ben-shemen.org.il

Tel:  ++972-523503790

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Fice Israel

Mail Address: FICE@nhadassa.co.il 

Tel: 972-9-8993207

45810 Hasharon Hatichon  

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