Women hold only
65
of the
573
'No.1' positions in Israel’s public systems
Since the establishment of Israel women held only
1
out of
3
'No.1' positions in the public systems
“No.1” Positions in the Public Systems in Israel by Gender, 2024
The Percentage of Roles Occupied by Women from among the 573 ‘No.1’ Positions
Roles in which no woman has ever served
Roles in which one woman or more has served since the establishment of the state
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The Larishona Center for Women’s Leadership in Israel works to promote women into top decision-making positions ('No. 1' positions) at the highest levels of public leadership in Israel.
Through strategic partnerships with current and former women leaders, Larishona conducts targeted talent-scouting, training, group guidance, and mentorship for women in their final stage toward 'No. 1' positions.
Steering Committee
Dafna Ravid-Rabinovich
Mayor of Shoham
Galit Shaul
Head of Emek Hefer Regional Council
Keren Terner Eyal
Former Director General of the
Transportation Ministry and the Finance Ministry
Lizy Delaricha
Mayor of Ganei Tikva
Michal Rosenstein
Mayor of Kiryat Ono
Na'ama Schultz
Former Director General of the
Prime Minister's Office
Rotem Yadlin
Head of Gezer Regional Council
Sigal Moran
Former Director General of the Ministry of Welfare and
Head of Bnei Shimon Regional Council
Tziona Koenig-Yair
Former Director General of the
Ministry of Diaspora Affairs
Dalit Stauber
Former Director General of the
Ministry of Education
Hilla Haddad Chmelnik
Former Director General of the
ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology.
Liat Shochat
Mayor of Or Yehuda
Lynn Kaplan
Head of Tel Mond Municipality
Michal Uziyahu
Head of Eshkol Regional Council
Naama Kaufman Fass
Former Director General of the
Ministry of Agriculture
Shlomit S Riechman
Head of Jezreel Valley Regional Council
Tair Revivo-Ifergan
Forner Director General of the Ministry of Labor
Yaela Machlis
Former Mayor of Yehud-Monosson
Galit Cohen
Former Director General of the
Israel Ministry of Environmental Protection
Keren Green
Head of Kadima-Zoran Local Council
Liran Avisar Ben Horin
Former Director General of the
Ministry of Communications
Matti Sarfati Harkavi
Former Head of Yoav Regional Council
Mira Ben Ari
Head of Gan Raveh Regional Council
Or Piron-Zomer
Head of Oranit Local Council
Shoshi Kachlon-Kidor
Former Mayor of Kfar Yona
Tal Ohana
Former Mayor of Yeruham
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Head of the South Sharon Regional Council
Founder and CEO - Tamar Zeira
Tamar has founded the Larishona Center and initiated its flagship pilot program, Forum31, in collaboration with current women leaders, following in-depth research she led into their experiences as women in “No. 1” positions within Israel’s most challenging political arenas.
A graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership, Tamar holds an MBA in Social Leadership and a BA in Psychology and Education, both of which she completed Summa Cum Laude.
With over a decade of experience in leadership development, Tamar was the Deputy Director of the Joint Council of Pre-Military Leadership Academies (Mechinot). A certified group facilitator, she is deeply committed to reshaping women’s leadership in Israel. At 40, she lives in Kibbutz Givat Haim with her partner and two daughters.
Tamar will conduct the activity with the support of a skilled team, bringing together diverse expertise to ensure its success.
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