Foreign Relations & Embassy
A unique and moving conference was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the passing of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, thinker, and writer regarded as "the moral conscience of the world" who transformed the dark experience of the Night into a lifelong mission of light, memory, and human responsibility. The Mashmaut Center hosted a compelling conference rich in inspiration and academic depth, bringing together diverse spheres from academia and the diplomatic arena: the Romanian Ambassador to Israel, the Mayor, leading scholars from the Institute for Holocaust Research at Bar-Ilan University, Holocaust survivors, and members of the general public. | 25.2.2026
Dr. Lea Ganor, Director of Mashmaut Center and Head of Foreign Relations of Kiryat Motzkin Municipality, embarked on an educational and historical mission across several cities in Serbia and Bulgaria to promote Holocaust remembrance and Jewish historical education. | 9-16.2.2026
An exciting visit by the Panama Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Ezra Cohen and his wife Linda Cohen, to Kiryat Motzkin and Mashmaut Center. During his visit, the Ambassador was given a tour by the center's staff, led by Dr. Lea Ganor and Mayor Mr. Tziki Avisar. The highlight of the meeting was an intergenerational event with youth and Holocaust survivors at Mashmaut Center. | 07.12.2025
In 1965, an agreement was signed to establish diplomatic relations between the young State of Israel and post-World War II Germany. Since then, the relationship has grown, and to mark 60 years of foreign relations between the countries, Kiryat Motzkin was invited to Magdeburg, its twin city, for an event to mark the historical connection between the countries. Mayor Tziki Avisar and the director of the Mashmaut Center and Foreign Relations, Dr. Lea Ganor, led the delegation on the historic visit.
28.05.2025
German Ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert visited Kiryat Motzkin and Mashmaut Center, directed by Dr. Lea Ganor, Director of the Center and Director of Foreign Relations at Motzkin Municipality. The visit took place on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of foreign relations between Israel and Germany, as well as the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
22.04.2025
As part of Holocaust Remembrance Week, Dr. Lea Ganor, Director of Mashmaut Center, visited the last living Righteous Among the Nations in Israel, along with the Polish Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Maciej Hunia.
22.04.2025
Bulgarian Ambassador to Israel Ms. Slavna Gergova and her diplomatic staff visited Kiryat Motzkin, the municipality and the Mashmaut Center. During the visit, the Ambassador got to know the city, met Holocaust survivors and youth, and possibilities for future cooperation were raised.
31.03.2025
On February 10, 2025, the Mashmaut Center had the honor of hosting the Polish Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Maciej Honia, along with members of the Polish Embassy's diplomatic staff, Ms. Magdalena kukula and Mr. Lukas Levy.
10.02.2025
The celebration of Polish Independence Day at the Polish Embassy in Israel took place at the Dan Hotel in Tel Aviv with many representatives of the State of Israel and Poland, and Dr. Lea Ganor, Director of the Mashmaut Center, also participated, as part of the close relationship with the Polish Embassy.
25.11.2024
