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Men's Club Coffee Talk: Naturally for Israel - Protecting What Was. Building What Will be with Matan Sivek of the Israel Nature and Heritage Foundation of America (INHFA)
Sunday, December 19, 2021 • 15 Tevet 5782
10:15 AM - 11:30 AMIn-PersonHave you ever climbed the Snake Path of Masada?
Waded through the waters of Ein Gedi?
Enjoyed a performance at the theater of Caesarea?
Join us for a fascinating talk revealing the incredible stories behind the preservation of Israel's natural and historical assets. Israeli tech, geopolitics, diplomacy, and even health solutions, are all intertwined in the efforts to protect one of the most important pieces of land in the world. This is your opportunity to discover what is being done to protect the places we all love, why they remain relevant today and for future generations, and how it impacts your life too!
INHFA supports the protection and conservation of Israel’s nature, landscapes, and heritage sites. Mr. Sivek will include representations from Israel and feature in his presentation both prominent as well as newly identified heritage sites. Co-sponsored by Sisterhood.
Recognized for his leadership as the INHFA Executive Director in Forbes 30 Under 30 list, marking Israel's 30 most promising young leaders, Matan's mission is to allow people from around the world to connect with and contribute to Israel's extraordinary historical and natural assets. Prior to serving as the Executive Director of the INHFA, Matan promoted coexistence and equality in Israel as the Advisor on Minorities Affairs to the Director General of the Ministry of Education. Social change was always intertwined in Matan's professional path, working as the Advisor to the Director General of the Authority for Development of the Bedouin Society. He holds a B.A from the 'Amirim' Program for Humanities and Economics and an MBA, both from the Hebrew University. Matan is an environment enthusiast, passionate about empowering people and communities, a dedicated yoga practitioner and serial language learner.
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