Yitzy Hammer

As a final project for StandWithUs's Israel Fellowship, I was part of a team heading up an incredible advocacy initiative. Coined "hasBARa", it was geared at providing young Israeli travelers with the tools and information they need to engage in difficult conversations while travelling abroad. I am extremely proud as this was an idea originally put forward by Yours Truly, which, with the tremendous energies of my incredible teammates, has begin to take shape into what is sure to be a great… רוצה לראות יותר

As a final project for StandWithUs's Israel Fellowship, I was part of a team heading up an incredible advocacy initiative. Coined "hasBARa", it was geared at providing young Israeli travelers with the tools and information they need to engage in difficult conversations while travelling abroad. I am extremely proud as this was an idea originally put forward by Yours Truly, which, with the tremendous energies of my incredible teammates, has begin to take shape into what is sure to be a great success. For more info, check out our website:
http://www.masbirim-il.com/ רוצה לראות פחות

Part of a team tasked with organizing a 5-day conference for journalists from all over the world. Most of the journalists invited to join the conference harbor an anti-Israel bias. The conference focuses on giving our participants valuable reporting tools when covering conflicts, specifically pertaining to Israel. Our staff is responsible for planning and carrying out the entire conference. This includes choosing the content of the seminar, its participants who come from all over the world, as… רוצה לראות יותר

Part of a team tasked with organizing a 5-day conference for journalists from all over the world. Most of the journalists invited to join the conference harbor an anti-Israel bias. The conference focuses on giving our participants valuable reporting tools when covering conflicts, specifically pertaining to Israel. Our staff is responsible for planning and carrying out the entire conference. This includes choosing the content of the seminar, its participants who come from all over the world, as well as fundraising for the entire event. In addition, I have been charged with the task of creating a database for the seminar's 6-years-worth of alumni. רוצה לראות פחות

As project manager, I was tasked with developing several projects for the organization in addition to consulting on other major decisions pertaining to HaGag's future. I also chaired a steering committee of young people working together with the Municipality to make Netanya more fun and accessible to young people. Additionally I served as a liaison between the Netanya Municipality and youth interested in participating in a variety of different committees on the City Council; Previously, I… רוצה לראות יותר

As project manager, I was tasked with developing several projects for the organization in addition to consulting on other major decisions pertaining to HaGag's future. I also chaired a steering committee of young people working together with the Municipality to make Netanya more fun and accessible to young people. Additionally I served as a liaison between the Netanya Municipality and youth interested in participating in a variety of different committees on the City Council; Previously, I provided academic advice and guidance for post-army citizens, worked as a tutor, preparing youth for Bagrut and Psychometric exams. רוצה לראות פחות

A prestigious program, endorsed by the MFA, trains outstanding students from major Israeli universities and prepares them to assume leadership roles in Israeli society.

Fellow, The David Project's 'Leaders for Israel' Fellowship. A year-long fellowship focused on solidifying the advocacy and leadership skills of students, giving them as much information as possible with which to defend Israel.

Volunteered on a weekly basis at SHALVA, The Association for Mentally & Physically Challenged Children in Israel. As a volunteer, I was given various responsibilities ranging from assisting the children in their hydrotherapy classes, serving as a bus counselor ensuring they made it back home safely and sitting in on their music and dance classes, focused on strengthening their motor skills.

Volunteer on a weekly basis at the Ezer Mezion branch in Herzlia. Together with a group of lawyers, experts in issues of welfare and national insurance, provide legal assistance to underprivileged citizens with claims against the National Insurance Institute.