A Human Conscience in the Heart of a Storm: 83 Years Since the Rescue of Bulgarian Jewry
Human Conscience in the Heart of the Storm: 83 Years Since the Rescue of Bulgarian Jews An inspiring and powerful conference titled "Human Conscience in the Heart of the Storm," marking 83 years since the rescue of Bulgarian Jewry, took place at the Mashmaut Center. The event was held in the presence of the Ambassador […]
Opening the New Year with an Intergenerational Special Event
Opening the New Year with an Intergenerational Special Event Mashmaut Center hosted a moving and powerful intergenerational gathering ahead of the New Jewish Year, bringing together Kiryat Motzkin's dear Holocaust survivors and the city's wonderful youth. The event included singing, a hope-inspiring shofar, and unforgettable moments connecting past, present, and future – representing the true […]
A Touching Diplomatic Visit: The Ambassador of Lithuania Hosted in Kiryat Motzkin
A Touching Diplomatic Visit: The Ambassador of Lithuania Hosted in Kiryat Motzkin A moving visit took place in Kiryat Motzkin, as the city hosted the Ambassador of Lithuania to Israel, Mr. Audrius Brūzga. The visit followed the professional tour held by Dr. Lea Ganor at the municipality in Lithuania, organized by the cultural attaché of […]
Mashmaut Staff
Mashmaut Team Dr. Lea Ganor Founder and Director of Mashmaut Center. Director of the Foreign Relations Department at Kiryat Motzkin Municipality. Senior Researcher, Spiegel Fellow & Coordinator of the Poland Forum at the Finkler Institute of Holocaust Research at Bar-Ilan University. Inbal Raz Deputy Director of Mashmaut Center. Advisor to the Mayor of Kiryat Motzkin […]
Young Leadership Across Borders: Israel–Bulgaria Program for Leadership and Young Diplomacy
Young Leadership Across Borders: Israel–Bulgaria Program for Leadership and Young Diplomacy significant international meetings were recently held, bringing together students from Kiryat Motzkin, Israel, and the International School in Kyustendil, Bulgaria. Led by the International Relations Department of Kiryat Motzkin Municipality, Mashmaut Center, ORT Kiryat Motzkin High School, and the Department for the Advancement of […]
Poland–Israel: Roots, Community, and the Future: Strengthening Dialogue and Partnership
Poland–Israel: Roots, Community, and Future – Strengthening Dialogue and Partnership At the first conference of its kind, held at the Anis Cultural Center in Jaffa, Dr. Lea Ganor, Director of Mashmaut Center and Head of International Relations of Motzkin Municipality, together with Hanna Oren, Coordinator of the Holocaust Research Initiative and a member of Yad […]
Memory, Scholarship, and Commitment: The Jasenovac Oath Movie at Bar-Ilan University
Memory, Scholarship, and Commitment: The Jasenovac Oath Movie at Bar-Ilan University Bar-Ilan University hosted a special evening featuring the screening of The Jasenovac Oath followed by a panel discussion with leading Holocaust scholars and educators. Organized by the Finkler Institute of Holocaust Research, the event highlighted the vital importance of historical research, remembrance, and Holocaust […]
Women's Resilience and Growth Through Adversity
Women's Resilience and Growth Through Adversity The exhibition "Women's Resilience and Growth Through Adversity", held in the City Hall lobby, brings together artworks created by students and community artists of all ages. Through a unique intergenerational collaboration, the exhibition celebrates the power of art to inspire resilience, hope, and personal growth while reflecting the shared […]
A Mission of Memory, Leadership, and Friendship: Educational Delegation to Bulgaria Strengthens Twin Cities Partnership
Building Bridges Through Memory, Leadership, and Friendship Mashmaut Center in Kiryat Motzkin continues to lead educational and international initiatives that combine Holocaust remembrance, youth leadership development, and the strengthening of friendship between nations. As part of a unique partnership with the Bulgarian city of Kyustendil, a delegation of students from ORT Kiryat Motzkin traveled to […]
Closing Session of the Poland Seminar Professional Development Program Held at the Polish Institute in Tel Aviv
Closing Session of the Poland Seminar Professional Development Program Held at the Polish Institute in Tel Aviv The closing session of a 30-hour professional development program, conducted as part of the Poland Seminar, was held at the Polish Institute in Tel Aviv. The event featured remarks by the Ambassador of Poland to Israel, a moving […]