Merav Mandelbaum (67), a seventh generation descendant of a Jerusalem family.

Served 2 years in the Intelligence Corps.

Resident of Tel Aviv for the last 43 years.

Married to Shlomo Mandelbaum, businessman, Family of 5 children and additional daughter, a children’s home graduate, and 14 grandchildren.

Holding a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in psychology from the Bar Ilan University, and a Master’s degree (M.A.) in business administration, with a specialization in organizational behavior, from the Tel Aviv University.

Self employed organizational consultant ,with many pro bono activities for non profit organizations .

Last poison, full time chairperson of “Reuth” organization,on a voluntary bases. Reuth is an NGO, running a large rehabilitation hospital in Tel Aviv, and taking care of elderly citizens and Holocaust survivors, with a workforce of 1000 employees.

Activities

• Board member of Tel Aviv foundation
• Chairperson on the Board of Directors of “Matash” (Occupational Rehabilitation Factories), Tel Aviv Municipality
• Board member of the JDC – American Jewish Distribution Committee
• Founder and chairperson of “Daniel Foundation” at Zoharim youth village (Rabbi Grossman)
• founder and active CP of Nechemia Foundation