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Judith Yovel Recanati | |
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 Judith Yovel Recanati, 2017 | |
| Born | Judith Recanati 1948 (age 77–78) |
| Occupations | Social entrepreneur, philanthropist |
| Known for | Founder of NATAL; Chairperson of the Gandyr Foundation |
| Children | 3 |
| Family | Leon Yehuda Recanati (grandfather) |
Judith Yovel Recanati (born 1948), often referred to as Yudi Yovel Recanati, is an Israeli social entrepreneur and philanthropist.[citation needed] She is the founder of NATAL – The Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center,[1] and the chairperson of the Gandyr Foundation.[2] Recanati is recognized for her work in developing social resilience and trauma treatment models in Israel, for which she received אhe President's Volunteer Award.[3][4]
Early life and family
[edit]Judith Recanati was born into the Recanati family, a dynasty central to Israel's financial history. She is the granddaughter of Leon Yehuda Recanati (1890–1945), a Zionist leader and philanthropist who founded the Israel Discount Bank in 1935.[5] While her family is synonymous with the leadership of the IDB Holding Corporation, Recanati chose to focus on the philanthropic and social sectors.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Recanati was married to Israel Yovel, an Israeli gynecologist and businessman, until his passing in 2004.[7] She has three daughters, Gili, Noa, and Daria, who are active partners in the family's philanthropic activities.[8]
Career and Philanthropy
[edit]NATAL — The Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center
[edit]In 1998, Recanati co-founded NATAL together with Dr. Yossi Hadar.[9] The organization provides multidisciplinary support for those affected by war-related trauma and terror. NATAL's model has been adopted internationally, including partnerships in the United States to assist veterans.[10][11]
The Gandyr Foundation and Education
[edit]Through the Gandyr Foundation, established in 2004, Recanati promotes civic engagement among Israeli young adults.[12] Recanati has been a significant supporter of the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo, funding the establishment of the Master's program in Youth Studies and providing graduate scholarships.[13][4]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- The President's Volunteer Award (2008)[3]
- Honorary Fellowship from Tel Aviv University (2012)
- The Rappaport Prize for Women Generating Change (2015)[14]
- Honorary Doctorate, Tel Aviv University (2013)
- Honorary Doctorate, Ben Gurion University (2015)
- Honorary Doctorate, Ariel University (2025)[15]
References
[edit]- ↑ "NATAL Management: Judith Yovel Recanati". NATAL Official Website. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ "Leadership: Judith Yovel Recanati". The Gandyr Foundation. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Presidential Award for Volunteerism Recipients". Office of the President of Israel. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- 1 2 "THE LOUNGE | The Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ↑ Levy, Eran (2010). The Recanatis: A Family History. Historical Society of Israel. p. 112.
- ↑ Sadeh, Shuki (16 May 2014). "The Recanati Dynasty: From Banking to Social Entrepreneurship". Haaretz. Retrieved 8 March 2026.[dead link]
- ↑ "Judith Yovel Recanati: A Big Heart with a Woman Inside". eJewish Philanthropy. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ "About Gandyr Foundation". The Gandyr Foundation. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ "NATAL Marks 20 Years of Trauma Relief" (Press release). PR Newswire. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ Klein, Zvika (20 February 2019). "Israeli Trauma Center NATAL Helps US Veterans Cope with PTSD". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ ולצר, יעל (20 February 2026). "האישה שהוציאה מהארון את הפוסט טראומה: "מאות אלפי ישראלים סובלים"". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ "Member Spotlight: The Gandyr Foundation". Jewish Funders Network. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ "Strategic Partnerships: The Gandyr Foundation". The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ "Rappaport Prize Laureates: Judith Yovel Recanati". Rappaport Family Foundation. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ Ariel University (3 September 2025). "Ariel University Confers Honorary Doctorates on Seven Distinguished Individuals". www.ariel.ac.il. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
See also
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