There are only a few years left to help needy Holocaust survivors. Realizing the increasing and varying needs and the budget limitations, the Foundation decided to launch a committee, with the aim of helping the foundation, as well as the organs and authorities supporting Holocaust survivors, to plan and determine their policies and activities in a wise, professional, and concerted manner.
The Foundation assembled the foremost Israeli minds to form a permanent advisory committee to the foundation. The committee is composed of leading Israeli figures in the fields of gerontology and ageing, Holocaust survivors, public health, medical care of the elderly, social work, and social welfare policy.
Prof. Ariela Lowenstein (Chairperson of the committee)
Professor of Gerontology at the Masters Department of Gerontology and Head of the Center for Study and Research of Aging at the Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa. Was a Faculty member of the School of Social Work and served in various central rolls in the school. Received her Masters in Public Administration from New York University in New York and her Doctorate from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
International and Israeli leader in the field of social gerontology and particularly in inter-generational family relations and the quality of life of older adults. Founded the Gerontology Program at the University of Haifa eight years ago and headed it for its first five years. Served as Chairperson of the Israeli Association for Gerontology for 5 years and as Chairperson of the Social, Behavioral and Research Committee of the International Association of Gerontology – European Region - for 8 years.
Member of the Directorate of the International Federation on Aging (IFA) and European Representative of the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA). Published two books in Hebrew and co-editor three books in English, in addition to over 150 publications in scientific journals. Consultant to various aging institutions in Israel and involved in international work and research projects.
Prof. Abraham Doron
Professor Emeritus of Social Work at the Paul Berwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Awarded the 2004 Israel Prize in Social Work. Prof. Doron’s research has focused on the development of social welfare and social security policy in Israel and in comparative cross-national perspective.His major publications include the books “The Welfare State in Israel – The Evolution of Social Security Policy and Practice” with Prof. Ralph Kramer, published by Am Oved and Westview Press, and “In Defense of Universalism – A Challenge to Israel’s Social Policies”, published by the Magnes Press.
His Articles published in 2006 include “The Erosion of the Insurance Principle in the Israeli National Insurance System: The Effect on its Functioning”, and “Food Distribution and Soup Kitchens: A Substitute for Social Protection inIsrael in the 21st Century”.
Dr. Nathan Durst
Born in Germany, survived the Holocaust in a Dutch hideout. Immigrated to Israel in 1971. Worked as chief psychologist at a psychiatric hospital and as a consultant at a general hospital. Served as President of the Israel Association of Psychotherapy and instructor at the Tel-Aviv University Medical School Program of Psychotherapy. He was lecturing at the Tel-Aviv University School of Social Work and at the University of Haifa Dep. Of Masters in Gerontology. Among the founders of “Amcha” and its clinical director. Published articles in professional journals in Israel and abroad.
Prof. Yehezkel Taler
Born in Poland, immigrated to Israel in 1947.Associate professor (expert track) at the Haifa University School of Social Work. Served as Head of the Center for Rehabilitation which he established at the School of Social Work. Head of the Haifa University Pre-Academic Program. He is one of the international experts in the field of rehabilitation. Active participant in various local and international scientific conventions. Published scientific books and articles. Deputy Chairman of the Israel Council for Higher Education.
Prof. Jacob Lomranz
Born in Germany, immigrated to Israel in 1949. Received his B.A. in Psychology from the Tel-Aviv University and Ph.D. in Psychology from Duke University, North Carolina. Serves as Professor of Psychology at the Tel-Aviv University. Author of a large number of publications on the elderly, trauma, the Holocaust, and other topics. Involved in the development and study of Israeli policy for the elderly. Published many studies about implications of the Holocaust, short- and long-term effects for survivors. Served as President of the Israeli Association for Gerontology and as representative of Israel on the International Association of Gerontology.
- Founder and Pro-director: The Herzog Institute on Aging, Tel-Aviv University.
- Director: The Frenkel Research Fund on Holocaust Survivors, Tel-Aviv University.
- Director: Creative Aging Program Eshel. The Association for the Planning & Development of Services for the Aged of Israel.
Prof. Jacob Menczel
Born in Cernowitz, Romania. Immigrated to Israel in 1949. Completed his medical studies at the Hebrew University - Hadassah School of Medicine, Jerusalem. Professor at the Hebrew University and Hadassah School of Medicine in Jerusalem. Founded the Department of Geriatrics at the Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem. Served as Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Health from 1974-1978. Director of the Department of Geriatrics and Osteoporosis at the Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem. Currently serving as Chairman of the Ministry of Health’s National Council on Geriatrics. Involved in research and served as visiting lecturer and researcher at universities abroad.
Prof. Joseph Katan
Retired Professor from the Tel-Aviv University School of Social Work and Department of Public Policy. In addition, serves as welfare coordinator at the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel. His main fields of interest are: social policy, personal social services, poverty and community work. Active in a number of voluntary organizations such as Keshet (an association aimed at the development of services for the elderly population throughout Tel-Aviv-Jaffa), The National Council for Voluntarism in Israel (umbrella association of Israeli non-profit organizations). Published many articles and a number of books in his fields of expertise.
Mrs. Batia Rapaport
Senior social worker, worked at the "Carmel" Medical Center in Haifa, also serving in counseling and instruction functions at the Health and Welfare Faculty of the University of Haifa.An expert on health-related issues, serves as chairperson of the Sulam Program steering committee, helped survivors after hospitalization with funds provided by the Foundation for the Benefit of Holocaust Victims in Israel; coordinates the committee that provides the foundation with professional consultation; chairperson of the Haifa and North branch of the "Yesh" organization for children and orphans Holocaust survivors. From 2000 has been active in various professional and organizational settings on behalf of the population of Holocaust survivors.
Studies and academic degrees: BA degree in Social Work from Temple University, Philadelphia, U.S.; studies towards BA degree at the University of Haifa; Studies towards MA degree in Social Work at the University of Haifa; Studies in cognitive behavioral therapy and medical psychology at the Tel-Aviv University course for advanced studies. Married with three children.
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