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.
Nitza Farkash
Director, Communality Leadership Initiative
Nitza Farkash holds a B.A. in Communications and Journalism and an M.A. in Public Policy. With more than 20 years of experience and professional growth in local government, she specializes in community-building and in developing municipal mechanisms that support community life and cohesion. She established and led the Strategy Department in a large local authority, and since then has combined strategy, her professional “native language”, with community-based principles to develop services and communities and to advance municipal growth.
In her free time, she is engaged in building connections within Israeli society and encouraging cross-sector civic engagement in shaping the next chapter of the State of Israel.
