Who Are We?

Guided by a strong, authentic conviction that business leaders must back their profitable endeavors with an equal contribution to the local communities in which they operate, Mr. Taib has been a prominent philanthropist for decades.

A self-made, ambitious entrepreneur, Mr. Taib has honed the ability to empathize with people around him and strives to create environments that provide equal opportunities to individuals everywhere. In particular, Mr. Taib is motivated by a moral obligation to elevate and empower vulnerable underprivileged communities. Aided by the agency of his intuitive theory of change he crafted numerous philanthropic projects in Africa, his entrepreneurial locale, in Israel, his homeland, and globally by creating cross border aid-collaborations.
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Tom has dedicated his professional path to strengthening the social and economic resilience of the State of Israel, driven by a deep belief that meaningful change grows at the intersection between grassroots realities and decision makers. Having grown up in Kiryat Shmona, Tom brings to his role as CEO a meaningful combination of extensive leadership experience across government and philanthropy, alongside firsthand familiarity with the communities that make up the diverse Israeli mosaic.

For more than two decades, Tom has worked to build long term social infrastructure. After studying Social Work and Education Systems Management at Tel Hai College, he worked with at risk youth in the Upper Galilee, developed partnerships at Ma’aseh, and founded and led the Ma’aseh pre military academies with a vision of reducing social gaps and cultivating young leadership in Israel’s periphery. He later translated this experience into systemic work at the Rashi Foundation, where he served as Director of National Projects in the fields of employment and regional economic development. In this capacity, he developed the WORKIT initiative and led complex coalitions in collaboration with government ministries, local authorities, and international foundations, mobilizing the business sector to generate social impact.

In recent years, as VP Strategic Philanthropy at the Menomadin Foundation, Tom led the development of the Foundation’s “Roadmaps” – strategic programs built in partnership with local leadership. Among other initiatives, he worked closely with the Ofakim Municipality to formulate the “Ofakim 2035” plan and advanced leadership initiatives within the Druze community in collaboration with government ministries.

Today, as CEO of the Foundation, Tom views his role as a mission grounded in listening and mutual responsibility. He leads the Menomadin Foundation with the aspiration to deepen its investments in areas facing crisis and in the periphery, committed to building social infrastructure that ensures no community is left behind.

Tom is married to Eden, a father of three, and holds the rank of Major in the Israel Defense Forces reserve service.

Salim is an accountant with 25 years of experience, specializing in local government, tax authorities and government ministries. After running a private accounting firm, Salim served as CFO at a global company, where he specialized in international projects. He joined the Mitrelli Group in 2015 and in 2019 assisted in the establishment of Menomadin Foundation.

Salim holds a BA in Accounting and Statistics and an EMBA from Tel Aviv University.

Adv. Gideon Levitt serves as the Legal Advisor to the Menomadin Foundation and is responsible for the ongoing legal support of the Foundation’s activities in Israel. As part of his role, he advises the Foundation on engagements and agreements, collaborations with public and private entities, regulatory matters, and legal aspects relating to the Foundation’s initiatives and projects.

Gideon specializes in commercial and corporate law and has extensive experience in advising on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, the establishment of joint ventures, and providing legal counsel to investors, companies, and projects in the fields of infrastructure, technology, information technology (IT), and technology commercialization.

Prior to joining the Menomadin Foundation, Gideon was a partner in the High-Tech and M&A departments at Yigal Arnon, Tadmor-Levy & Co., one of Israel’s leading law firms.

Gideon holds an LL.B. from the University of Hertfordshire, England, and an LL.M. in International Business Law from London Metropolitan University. He was admitted to the Israel Bar in 2000.

Adv. Ido Yosef leads the operations of the Menomadin Foundation, overseeing large-scale projects in Israel and abroad. His responsibilities include managing business development initiatives, budget control, and knowledge management. With over a decade of managerial experience across diverse fields, Ido brings expertise that drives the foundation toward achieving its strategic goals. Previously, Ido served as Chief of Staff to the CEO of Mekorot, where he led strategic processes and cross-organizational projects. He also held the position of COO at a technology startup in the water sector. As an attorney, Ido handled complex cases at the Israeli Police and the Tel Aviv District Attorney’s Office. He holds a Bachelor of Law degree, majoring in Government and Politics, from Reichman University and a Master of Law degree from Bar-Ilan University.

Shahar Bareket develops and managed social programs. In recent years, she has been involved in developing and managing frameworks and projects in the social sector, focusing on informal education, welfare, and youth at risk, working in collaboration with municipalities and third-sector organizations. In her most recent role at the Bnei Shimon Regional Council, she established and managed the council’s youth-at-risk department, leading impactful initiatives to promote vulnerable youth populations.

Shahar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Educational Counseling, both from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Dr. Damian Filut leads the Foundation’s knowledge development and training efforts, focusing on creating frameworks, best practices, and models that enhance the organization’s philanthropic impact. He brings extensive expertise in education, international development, and strategic project management, with a proven record of leading large-scale initiatives across Africa and Latin America.

Before joining Menomadin, Damian worked in the Education Sector of the Mitrelli Group, where he designed knowledge models and training structures to support decision-making processes. Earlier in his career, he served as Deputy Director of MASHAV’s Education Training Center at Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, where he oversaw programs that shared Israel’s successful social and educational models with professionals worldwide.

Damian holds a PhD in Development Policy from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Mothana is the bookkeeper of the Menomadin Foundation, handling the financial tasks of its various units. He has 6 years of experience in a CPA firm, representing business sector clients vis-à-vis the various tax authorities and the National Insurance Institute.

Mothana holds a BA degree in business administration with a specialization in accounting from the College of Management Academic Studies.

Shoshana specializes in administrative management and the day-to-day operation of organizational systems. As part of her role at the Menomadin Foundation, she is responsible for supporting senior leadership, managing calendars, coordinating travel, preparing documents and presentations, and hosting guests from Israel and abroad. Shoshana oversees the smooth running of office operations, including logistics, front desk management, and internal events, ensuring functional continuity and a professional, welcoming work environment.

Shoshana holds a bachelor’s degree in English Linguistics, Sociology-Anthropology, Management, and Conflict Resolution. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Organizational Development and Consulting.

Noa is a member of the Menomadin Foundation’s Headquarters team, where she supports the organization’s daily operations. Her responsibilities include administrative management, preparation of strategic presentations, budget assistance, and coordination of cross-organizational projects. She also contributes to the planning and leadership of team-building and employee engagement initiatives.

In parallel with her role at the Foundation, Noa is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Management and Psychology at Tel Aviv University, where she has been recognized on the Dean’s List.

Reut is an intern in social impact entrepreneurship. As part of her role, she is involved in project-based work on the foundation’s impact initiatives, including coordinating and managing team activities, as well as consolidating and overseeing ongoing tasks. She works closely with the social program managers in the development and implementation of programs and provides administrative and professional support to the team’s management.

In addition, Reut works closely with the CEO of Strategic Philanthropy, including managing contracts and agreements, and supporting preparations for the organization’s general assembly.

Alongside her work at the foundation, Reut is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business administration.

An economist and senior leader in strategic public development, with over a decade of experience leading large-scale systemic initiatives at the intersection of government, the private sector, and civil society. She previously served as a member of the executive leadership team at JDC-Tevet and as a board member and Audit Committee member at Israel Post Company Ltd

Earlier in her career, she held economic roles at the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Communications, where she was involved in shaping economic policy and regulation in the infrastructure and communications sectors and leading reform processes. Yael brings deep expertise in working with government ministries and in developing strategic cross-sector partnerships between government, public institutions, and business entities. She combines strategic economic thinking, strong regulatory insight, and experience in building complex collaborations to create long-term public and social value.