THE BATTLE for ELECTORAL CHANGE the IDC

PROF. URIEL REICHMAN ON THE BATTLE FOR ELECTORAL CHANGE The IDC

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“Prof. Uriel Reichman understood what was fundamental and acted on it: We are too small to be an average nation. We must be an excellent nation and IDC Herzliya is about excellence. That is its area of expertise.” - Shimon Peres, President of Israel at IDC Herzliya Graduation, May 2012 Did you know these facts about IDC Herzliya?

According to Globes magazine, the two academics under the A renowned international academic committee appointed age of 40 who are “most likely to succeed,” are IDC Herzliya by the Council for Higher Education recently gave the Laud- faculty members, Dr. Guy Hoffman, a researcher and lecturer School of Government at IDC Herzliya high marks. They er at the Sammy Ofer School of Communications and co- emphasized the international visibility and strong reputation director of the IDC Media Innovation Lab, and Dr. Liav Orgad, of the Lauder School and were most impressed by its ac- researcher and a at the Radzyner School of Law, now on sab- complishments. This is not surprising, with recent publications batical at Columbia University. of its researchers’ books, by Harvard University Press, Yale University Press and Cambridge University Press, and its joint IDC Herzliya is ranked number one out of all of the universities workshops with Columbia, Stanford and Harvard. and colleges in Israel, in overall student satisfaction, including faculty member availability. This survey was conducted by the The Radzyner School of Law is among the top three law National Student Union in the State of Israel. schools in the country in terms of the percentage of graduates who pass the Israel Bar Exam. A recent survey ranked IDC Herzliya number one in the State of Israel out of all of the nation’s academic institutions, for In the upcoming 2013-2014 academic year, IDC Herzliya will the assistance rendered to students who serve in the Israel celebrate 20 years since its establishment by Prof. Uriel Reich- Defense Forces (IDF) reserves. Assisting these students upon man. The festivities will take place on the beautiful IDC cam- their return to studies has always been a top priority at IDC pus, which was built on an abandoned Israeli Air Force base. Herzliya. This survey was conducted by the National Student Union and the Chief Reserves Officer of the IDF. In this year’s annual National Collegiate Sports Competition in Israel, IDC Herzliya was ranked number one in the nation in An astounding 27% of IDC Herzliya is comprised of interna- the overall sports tournament out of all universities and col- tional students studying for full undergraduate and graduate leges competing for this coveted title. degrees at the Raphael Recanati International School. With 1,600 students from 84 different countries, the school has more international students than any university in the nation in absolute and relative terms. At least 70% of these students opt to stay permanently in Israel upon graduation.

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IDC Students Make Israel’s Case during Pillar of Defense Campaign 4 Birthright Israel Excel Partners with IDC Herzliya 6 The Advanced Reality Lab - Using Robots to Give the Handicapped a Second Chance at Life 10 25 “I Can Succeed” – Assisting Children with Learning Disabilities 12 IDC’s Fact Center – Making New Advances in the World of Cryptography 14 40 IDC Herzliya’s Summer Ulpan – A Unique Israel Experience 16 RRIS Students Place Second in World Debating Championships 17 Alexander Muss Scholarship Fund Established at IDC Herzliya 17 IDC Herzliya Welcomes Seven New Honorary Fellows 18 President of Israel Shimon Peres Addresses IDC’s Graduating Class 22 IDC Alumni Association Goes Global 24 Israel Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor Addresses 78 Gala Evening 2012 26 Featuring the American Friends of IDC Herzliya 30 On the Cover: Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and An Interview with Shlomo Nehama, Israel Friends of IDC Chairperson 34 president, IDC Herzliya, applauds Israel President Shimon Peres at IDC Herzliya Bids Farewell to Director of Public Affairs Bilha Hochman 36 graduation ceremony for the Class of 2011. Photo taken by Dr. Talia Rymon New Atara Kaufman Chair in Real Estate Studies & of the Arison School of Business. Atara Kaufman Symposium on Current Legal Issues 38 German Friends of IDC Host Gala Event 39 Editor and Producer: Yael Yativ Department of External Relations 12th Annual International Conference of the IDC Herzliya | [email protected] International Institute for Counter-Terrorism 40 IDC’s Dr. Yair Amichai-Hamburger on The Dangers of Digital Deputy Editor and Producer: Lara Doel Technology 50 [email protected] Academics in Action – News from IDC’s Academic Departments 52 Chief Journalist and Sub-Editor: Joy Pincus | [email protected] Adventure IDC – School of Communications Students Using their Public Relations Skills to Help Others 74 Photograph Contributions: Alon Gilboa, Kfir Bolotin, Yotam From, Yuval Chen IDC Herzliya Student Rescues Turkish Climber on Mt. Everest 78 Program in Political Psychology & Decision Making (POPDM) Graphic Design & Print Production: Reaches New Academic Heights 80 Roitman Design | 03-522-2562 | www.zrdesign.co.il IDC Students Make the Case for Israel during Pillar of Defense Campaign

IDC – 8 Days in November Operation “Pillar of Defense” swept up all of Is- the international program who had returned to rael for eight days of confrontation. Throughout their countries upon finishing their studies and these days the IDC students and staff demon- were recruited by us to broaden the campaign, strated their patriotic commitment, solidarity and IDC students studying abroad in the Student and leadership. Exchange Program. While implementing IDC Herzliya’s technological abilities and resources With the onset of the confrontation, the Student and processing content obtained from the Min- A letter from Professor Organization set up a “Public Diplomacy Opera- istry of Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs, Uriel Reichman, president tions Room.” There were 1,600 students involved the Prime Minister’s Office, the IDF Spokesper- and founder of IDC Herzliya, in activities during many hours of the day and son’s Office, and our own research institutes, the to the students, following night. The students from the Raphael Recanati students conducted a synchronized, up-to-date Operation Pillar of Defense. International School contributed to our ability to and commendably efficient operation. Stemming This letter provides a operate in 24 languages throughout 64 countries from IDC’s international character, a situation in the world. These students’ familiarity with was created that no other institution in Israel comprehensive overview their home countries not only provided good would have been able to accomplish; and indeed of the happenings on activity on the social networks, but also helped they won acclaim from the president of Israel, campus during the recent establish local bases for public diplomacy. Con- the prime minister and the country’s public au- challenging times. tributing to this effort were both graduates of thorities.

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Students working hard to promote Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder The Public Diplomacy Operations Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder Israel online during Operation and president, IDC Herzliya, and Room in action. and president, IDC Herzliya, with Pillar of Defense. Jonathan Davis, vice president MK Yuli Edelstein, minister of for External Relations and head, Information and Diaspora, during Raphael Recanati International a visit to the Public Diplomacy School, briefing the students in the Operations Room. Public Diplomacy Operations Room.

IDC’s radio station and the Asper Institute for much. I would like to express appreciation and in a time of emergency. That same night many New Media Diplomacy also took upon them- thanks to all those who took part in organizing of the dedicated IDC staff and volunteer Israeli selves to join this mission. The radio’s internet this day…” students organized and called all of the students video broadcasts switched to work in English, from abroad, asked how they were, answered all and within this framework they interviewed Approximately 85 students from our School of of their questions and calmed them. That night, international students and volunteers, experts Psychology organized themselves into 16 teams, an email was sent out to the parents of all these from the International Institute for Counter- went to the South and divided up to visit shelters students, in all of the 85 countries they come Terrorism, and others. The programs were also in the areas hit by rockets, after receiving train- from. In the email the situation was explained, broadcast on YouTube and on the “Israel under ing from the university faculty for dealing with assuring the parents that their children were be- Fire” Facebook page, and were distributed to children in trauma situations. ing looked after. The head of the International Jewish radio stations abroad. School, Jonathan Davis, conducted an informa- Because of IDC Herzliya’s special admissions tion meeting on campus for all foreign students, Many students invited residents from the South policy, many of our students serve in the IDF’s and visits were made to the apartments of those to come live in their homes. The Student Orga- elite military units, as regular soldiers and in students who expressed special concerns. nization organized a day of fun for 400 children the reserves. Hundreds of our students were from the Southern region, described in the fol- amongst the first to be called up. IDC made con- I wish to express my deepest appreciation to the lowing letter we received: tact via email with all of the soldiers and made student volunteers, the Student Organization academic arrangements so that their studies and the administrative staff at IDC Herzliya. “My name is Hadas Aviv, a resident of Kibbutz would not be jeopardized. The Student Organi- I also wish to thank the faculty members, who Negba, mother of four. After a week of tensions zation, together with the dean of Students, set assisted with the efforts and ensured continued in the South, and staying within range of the up a support system to help our soldiers, as well and uninterrupted academic activity. protected space and with no possibility of relief, as students from the South who were prevented my family and I went to take part in a day of fun from getting to the campus, complete material The past eight days testified to the special spirit that was organized by the IDC Herzliya Student they missed. of IDC and created in all of us a sense that all of Organization. There are no words to describe the efforts that led to establishing IDC Herzliya our appreciation for the amazing organization, Today approximately 1,500 students from dif- and its running have yielded the most beautiful for the enjoyable activities, and for the warm and ferent countries are studying in IDC’s Raphael of rewards. loving care we received on this day. The prepara- Recanati International School. This reality neces- tion was swift and together with that the day was sitated a sensitive and immediate handling. On Yours, amazingly organized, rich in content and pam- the second day of the confrontation all those stu- Prof. Uriel Reichman, President pering. The children enjoyed themselves very dents received instructions about how to behave

IDC WINTER 2013 // 5 Birthright IsraelExcel Partners with IDC Herzliya

IDC Herzliya joins new including Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown and the University initiative to foster future leaders of Pennsylvania. The first segment of the program involves a 10-week, all expense paid trip of the Jewish Community and to Israel, where according to Vered Fishbein, the program’s director, they can “connect to their strengthen US-Israel ties Jewish heritage – not through an idea, but by meeting real people and touching the land of ow in its second year, Birthright Israel Israel itself.” There’s a new global Excel is cultivating bright young people start-up – but its Nwhom they believe have the potential It’s a whirlwind summer that exposes the par- to become leaders in their Jewish communities. ticipants to renowned Israeli leaders from the product isn’t hi- This innovative fellowship program takes stel- worlds of business, government and academia. tech, bio-tech, or lar students from the United States and offers This past summer’s fellows were privileged to them a year-long opportunity to first immerse meet with guests that included Dr. Yuval Stein- any kind of tech. themselves in Israeli culture and business, and itz, Israel’s minister of Finance; Prof. Stanley Established to foster then create connections in the business world Fischer, governor of the Bank of Israel; Nir Bar- that will serve as a springboard to their future kat, mayor of Jerusalem; Meir Brand, manag- the Jewish leadership professional careers. ing director of Google Israel, South Africa and Greece; and Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and of tomorrow, this The program was initiated byMichael Stein- president of IDC Herzliya – not to mention at- venture’s name is hardt, chairperson of the Steinhardt Foundation tending The Israeli Presidential Conference with for Jewish Life and co-founder of Taglit Birth- Israel’s President, Shimon Peres, in Jerusalem. Birthright Israel Excel, right Israel, and is supported by Lynn Schuster- and IDC Herzliya man, founder and chair of the Charles and Lynn “The idea is to inspire them,” explains Fishbein. Schusterman Philanthropic Network. “Most of these students come from the best aca- is a proud partner demic institutions in the US. We’re not looking While thousands of students apply to the pro- to challenge them intellectually, but to challenge of the initiative. gram from across the US, after a very rigorous their ethical commitment and potential capac- screening process only 36 participants are select- ity to claim responsibility as Jews and as leaders. ed. This year they hailed from top universities,

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Birthright Israel Excel participants with its initiator Michael Steinhardt, chairperson of the Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life and co-founder of Taglit Birthright Israel, and its supporter Lynn Schusterman, founder and chair of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Philanthropic Network.

“When I approached Prof. A crucial component of the fellows’ stay in Israel happened overnight. We have since formed an Reichman and Jonathan Davis is connecting with their Israeli counterparts, amazing partnership, and we’re just thrilled to and so each fellow is assigned a ‘soul-mate’ – be working together with IDC Herzliya.” and explained the purpose someone around their age who can introduce behind the program, their them to what Israel is like for people in their According to Jonathan Davis, vice president for response was instantaneous. early 20s, and provide them with an ‘insider’s External Relations at IDC Herzliya and head of They said they were going perspective.’ In the program’s first year, the stu- the Raphael Recanati International School, “We dents were assigned IDF soldiers as their peers. immediately said yes to this project because it fits to support it, and they did.” This time around, however, Fishbein approached right in with the Zionist ideology of IDC Her- - Vered Fishbein, director of Birthright Israel Excel IDC Herzliya to see if they would be interested zliya and because it creates that crucial bridge in joining the project. between Israel and the world.” “In the meeting they had with Stanley Fischer, he said to them: ‘You ask me why do I stay here in “IDC is a truly unique institute in terms of the During their stay in Israel, each of the 36 fel- Israel – it’s because people care. I sit in meetings importance they see in networking, leadership lows was assigned an Israeli mentor who is a with successful businesspeople, old and young, and building global connections,” continues successful member of the business community. and at the top of their concerns are what is im- Fishbein. “When I approached Prof. Reichman The mentors, despite their busy schedules, were portant for the State of Israel.’ If only for this and Jonathan Davis and explained the purpose each highly committed to the program, under- one meeting, the whole program would have behind the program, their response was instan- standing the importance of investing time in the been worth it.” taneous. They said they were going to support it, very people who will lead the Jewish World some and they did. This is simply unheard of; usually 15-20 years down the road. Now back in the US, Another speaker the fellows met with was Prof. when you approach a large institution it takes the fellows are continuing with the program, and Ada Yonath, the first Israeli woman to win a months before something can happen; here it all after half a year, will be assessed based on their Nobel Prize for chemistry. Says Fishbein, “She spoke to them about her work in chemistry, and how in the 70s everyone called her the Village “IDC is a truly unique institute! Fool. ‘Never give up your dreams,’ she told them. They see such importance And that’s the message we are looking to get across. We want these students to see people who in networking, leadership and went after their dreams, stood for what they be- building global connections.” lieved in and have made a powerful impact on Jewish and Israeli society - and the world - by - Vered Fishbein, director of Birthright Israel Excel being the best that they can be as human beings.”

IDC WINTER 2013 // 7 Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president IDC Herzliya (front, second from left) with Birthright Israel Excel participants during a visit to IDC Herzliya.

“Most of these students come from the best academic institutions in the US. We’re not looking to challenge them intellectually, but to challenge their ethical commitment and potential capacity to claim responsibility as Jews and as leaders.” - Vered Fishbein, director of Birthright Israel Excel

Gidi Mark, CEO of Birthright Israel with Tiffany Stelman, IDC Herzliya. “We immediately said yes to this project because it fits right in with the Zionist ideology of IDC Herzliya” Stanley Fischer, governor of the Bank of Israel, Matthew Fisher, Duke University, with Hadar - Jonathan Davis, vice president for External talking to Jessica Borenstein, Birthright Israel Huri, IDC Herzliya. Relations at IDC Herzliya and head of the Excel participant. Raphael Recanati International School

performance, commitment and connection to New York for both first and second year fellows, the program to see if they are eligible to receive with two peers flown in from Israel to participate additional mentorship in the US from business in the event. leaders. These mentors will provide consulta- tion to the students about their future career Though just in its second year, Birthright Israel opportunities, and also serve as role models of Excel shows all the signs of being an investment successful professionals who continue to work that will pay very high dividends in the future. on behalf of the Jewish community. Read what some of this year’s participants have A great effort has also been made to foster net- to say... working – both among the fellows themselves Birthright Israel Excel participants, Matthew and with their Israeli peers – to create a commu- Fisher, Maor Peer, Caroline Brenner and Rachel nity of future leaders who will accompany one Ulman with Yossi Ackerman (far left), CEO of another throughout their professional journeys. Elbit Systems. In early December, a weekend retreat was held in

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Aviel Siman-Tov > about Israel. We had a very good time together, Evan Kramer > IDC, 3rd year, Business and Law, chair of attending events like the Presidential Conference University of Pennsylvania, 3rd year, the Birthright Israel Excel Alumni Com- in Jerusalem, which was highly educational. In Economics and Computer Science mittee and volunteer coordinator of Birth- fact, the entire time I felt like I was at a festival of “It was a really incredible expe- right Israel Excel 2013 knowledge, and I loved it!” rience – first, to form a network “It was a great experience to meet with 35 other Americans, the such first-rate American stu- Einat Yohanani > same age as I and all interested dents. Each of the participants IDC graduate, Business Management and in business and technology. The was unique in their academic and Marketing, now working at Padani as Brand peer program was really amaz- personal interests, but there was Manager of Breitling watches ing; having peers who could introduce us to the a single common thread binding “When I heard about the pro- country and culture and allow us to see what it them all – the pursuit of excellence. It was also an gram, and that it brings over was like for an Israeli. The jobs were incredible - I amazing opportunity for the Israeli students; we Jewish American students from worked at Barclays Bank – and we had the chance were invited to all of the lectures they attended big universities like Stanford, to meet with influential Israelis, like the CEO of with important business leaders, which gave us Harvard, Princeton and Yale, Check Point, Stanley Fischer and Yuval Steinitz. a chance to do our own networking with many all of whom feel passionate While I’ve always had a strong connection with company CEOs and directors. Most important about Israel, I thought it would be a great oppor- Israel, this trip changed my perspective on the is the fact that the program creates a setting in tunity to meet such intelligent and special people. country, and enabled me to see what it’s like there which alumni from the US and Israel will work Although the Americans were a few years young- on the ground and to appreciate the pluralistic, together. While Birthright Israel has the mission er than we Israelis, they were all so mature, intel- liberal and vibrant country that Israeli is.” of providing educational trips to Israel for Jewish ligent, vivid and fun. In addition, we attended young adults around the world and thereby affect- amazing lectures – for example, with the CEO of Maya Cook > ing Jewish communities abroad and strengthen- Google Israel, Greece and South Africa. I was also IDC, 3rd year, Law and Business ing Jewish identity, Birthright Excel has another privileged to be one of two Israeli participants “I gained a lot from this experi- mission. Its goal is to create a business networking flown to the program’s recent alumni conference ence. I now better understand infrastructure between Israelis and Jewish Ameri- in New York, and it was one of the most interest- how open-minded, kind and cans who aspire to leadership positions. We want ing experiences I’ve had in my life, where one thoughtful my American peers them to excel in their studies and in their careers, of the key points made was the importance of are. I hope that our American and to create a solid foundation from which we giving back. I found that so amazing – that’s it’s counterparts have a truer ap- can work together in the future.” not all about succeeding in business, but think- preciation of our reality here in Israel - how we ing about how we can be better people and take live our lives, how much history we have here, and Danielle Kutasov > responsibility for our community. We also had especially how we welcome anyone and everyone Princeton, 3rd year, Economics the opportunity to meet with Michael Steinhardt from around the world with open arms. I also “It was an amazing summer. The and Lynn Schusterman, who are such nice people, hope that they will take their positive experiences internship experience was great, and who really believe in the Jewish community.” from Israel and from the program, and become and living in Israel, hearing re- ambassadors for Israel abroad. The content of the nowned speakers and touring Matthew Fisher > lectures with Israeli industry leaders was very the country gave us a full under- Duke, 4th year, Mechanical Engineering interesting and educational, but what I liked most standing of the Israeli start-up “I had a fantastic time. The about the program was interacting with people - nation culture. All of the Israeli professional side was excel- after just 10 weeks it felt like I’d known the group peers seemed very driven, smart and interesting lent; the internship that was my entire life.” people and it was great to get to know them. My arranged for me was truly ‘soul mate’ and I really clicked, and spent a lot of fabulous. It was with a VC Tom Tomer > time together both within and outside the pro- firm, which is rather impos- IDC, 3rd year, Accounting and Business gram and I really enjoyed hearing her opinions on sible to get in the States, and to “One thing I found very spe- the social and economic issues facing Israel. Al- be exposed at such a young age cial was getting to know a lot though I’d been to Israel with my family, it was a to entrepreneurship in Israel and how VCs work, of young Jewish people from different experience to be with young people and was truly amazing. Traveling around Israel gave the US, who have a connection see what life is like there for people in their early me the full Birthright experience, which allowed to Israel. Another was meet- 20s. It gave me a fuller picture of how complex a me to feel more of a connection towards Israel, ing industry leaders whom we country it is, and since I’ve been thinking about and meeting the IDC students gave that connec- would never get the chance to making aliyah, after this summer I can really see tion a personal touch. Just a couple weeks ago we meet otherwise, and attending the Presidential myself there.” had a retreat in NY, where we got to spend time Conference, which is an opportunity I never with all of our peers once again, which helped to would have gotten as a student. And through the Lior Penso > foster that sense of community. Staying in touch alumni organization, it’s like we are still in the IDC, 3rd year, Economics with the friends that I made over the summer has program, even though the summer has ended. It “Meeting these brilliant Jew- been really special.” continues to provide business opportunities like ish students from America never before – such as attending TEDx and hav- was a unique opportunity to ing a tour at General Motors – and offers us a way make some new friends, and to keep in touch with all the wonderful people we to strengthen the connection met. The human capital in this program is amaz- between American Jewry and ing, and has given me friends for life who maybe, Israel. Personally it exposed me to American someday, will become my business partners.” methods of work and to the views American students hold both about the world economy and - Joy Pincus

IDC WINTER 2013 // 9 Sammy Ofer School of Communications Advanced Reality Lab

Using robots to give the handicapped a second chance

Truth has become stranger than science fiction. as part of a European Union funded project, IDC’s Advanced Reality Lab works to bring technology and humans closer than they’ve ever been before.

The project is called VERE, which stands for ‘virtual embodiment and robotic embodiment.’ Its aim is to provide people with surrogate bodies, and then create the illusion for them that the surrogate is their own body - to the point where they Tcan control the surrogate by thought and have an actual out-of-body experience. In one arm of the project, the subject is embodied within a physical robot in a remote location, controlling the robot’s movements through brain-computer interface (BCI). A camera attached to the robot sends real-time visuals to the subject, who sees what it sees and ultimately comes to feel and per- ceive that they are the robot.

The applications for this research are many and diverse – one being that patients who are wheel- chair or bed ridden, unable to move and experience the world on their own, can have a second chance at life – not vicariously, but by experienc- ing life as an active, physically mobile person.

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“We believe we can ultimately take According to Friedman, researching human- machine confluence is a highly multidisci- paralyzed patients and make them plinary field, with the Advanced Reality Lab feel that they are in another body.” made up of engineers, computer scientists, media psychologists, media artists and even a - Dr. Doron Friedman, director Advanced Reality Lab (AVL) resident philosopher.

One of the techniques used to create such an ‘out and many maps are being created. We have dis- “Our brain’s perception of body’ experience is called the ‘rubber arm covered that our brain’s perception of our body illusion.’ This refers to experiments in which a is very flexible, and can be altered at will. And of our body is very subject’s real hand is hidden, and a rubber hand in this way, we believe we can ultimately take flexible, and can be is placed in front of them. By providing tactile paralyzed patients and make them feel that they altered at will.” stimulation to the real hand while simultane- are in another body.” - Dr. Doron Friedman, director ously stroking the visible fake hand, the subject Advanced Reality Lab (AVL) comes to experience the rubber hand as their Another application for the VERE research is own. In these experiments, after a few minutes now being tried in Barcelona, where research- “This last one is so important,” says Friedman. of conditioning, when the rubber hand is then ers are using enhanced technology to enable “We recently had a big ethics workshop in Lon- moved, the subject perceives the rubber arm as men found guilty of abuse towards women to don to discuss the moral issues of our research, their own. In cases where the rubber hand is experience that abuse as a woman. “I tried it because if you invent technologies, someone ‘threatened’ by the presence of a knife, monitors myself when I was there, and it’s a very power- will use them – and you don’t always know who

Screenshots from another experiment, situated in a virtual environment and displayed to the subject in the fMRI scanner. The subject first sees an avatar of a person lying in a scanner, in order to encourage identification with the avatar, and then performs tasks such as navigating a footpath or reaching the balloons. register a stress response equivalent to that of a IDC’s Advanced Reality that will be or for what ends. Like many Israelis, threat to an actual hand. Lab is made up of I’m all for innovation and invention, but I also have kids, and it’s important to me to look at Led by the Advanced Reality Lab, the research computer scientists, where we are going as a society. Everyone wants to embody subjects in a remote robot begins communication students, to have an avatar that they can send to confer- within a laboratory at the Weizmann Center in media artists and even ences instead of themselves. But we have to ask Rehovot, Israel. There a subject enters an fMRI ourselves, would we want to spend all day with machine that enables the researchers to map a resident philosopher someone’s proxy, instead of the actual person?” his or her brain activity. That activity goes into a centralized computer, where an innovative ful experience,” says Friedman. “You put on a As the technology continues to be developed, program, built by PhD candidate Ori Cohen, custom-made, head-mounted display, and when the possibilities truly seem endless. We can translates the person’s thoughts into direct com- you look down and see your body, the first shock find ourselves literally able to be in two places mands. These are then transmitted to a robot is to see you have breasts. Then you see a pair of at once; journalists embedded in war zones can located in France, which begins to move accord- thin legs, and when you move your body, those stay safely out of harm’s way by sending proxies ing to the subject’s thoughts. legs move! The longer the experience lasts, the instead; and attempts to solve conflicts between more the illusion seems real. For the offenders, nations might involve members of one country “Let’s say the person thinks about moving his once they identify with their new body, they go interacting with their counterparts’ avatars. Ac- right hand. Our computer program receives through a virtual experience that enables them cording to Friedman, the potential risks and those signals and then sends an automatic mes- to feel what a threatening situation is like – from benefits of such research come hand and hand, sage to the robot to move its right hand. The the woman’s point of view.” and it’s all part of thrill of pushing the envelope camera positioned on the robot then enables of what we as humans can do: the subject to see what the robot is seeing, and Another of the lab’s projects, also being con- to see that it is responding to his mental com- ducted as part of a European Union-funded “It’s a very important part of being human,” mand,” explains Friedman. “Soon, with prac- consortium, is called ‘Beaming.’ There, subjects says Friedman. “Historically, one of the main tice, the person will begin to see themselves as receive a virtual representation of themselves things that make us different from animals is a 3-foot tall robot. Our brain is responsible for through which they get to experience life – not technology.” the maintenance of our body, so there is a lot of so far from the reality depicted in the hit movie information going back and forth all the time, “Avatar.” - Joy Pincus

IDC WINTER 2013 // 11 Assisting Children with Learning Disabilities the School of Psychology’s “I CAN IDC Herzliya’s SchoolSUCCEED” of Psychology joins forces with the Ministry of Education and the Israeli National Insurance Institute to provide groundbreaking assistance to children with learning disabilities

“We cannot expect that ‘one size fits all.’ A learning program should be adapted to the specific needs of each student.” - Dr. Daphne Kopelman-Rubin, director of the Institute for Learning Disabilities and ADHD at IDC Herzliya

he Institute for Learning Dis- is due to learning disabilities and ADHD, but abilities and ADHD, a joint the mistake is to focus solely on the academic “While we provided project of IDC Herzliya and aspects – this simply will not work. We have to the Schneider Children’s understand the emotional aspects – how the training and Medical Center of Israel, in children interact with their families, friends and supervision at the collaboration with the Min- teachers – and we have to deal with the key peo- istry of Education and the ple who make the decisions at an organizational school for the Israel National Health Services, has developed level. If we do this and provide an intervention first three years, I Can Succeed (ICS), a groundbreaking program that is structured on the one hand, but flexible to help children with learning disabilities. enough to accommodate each child’s specific today they are needs on the other, then children who might implementing this THeaded by the institute’s director, Dr. Daphne have dropped out can end up having successful Kopelman-Rubin, ICS will happen at Herzliya’s academic careers, and success in life.” program completely junior high schools this year, with plans for its on their own.” implementation throughout Israel over the next Until now, helping learning disabled children - Dr. Daphne Kopelman-Rubin, director of the three years. has involved first conducting a broad psycho- Institute for Learning Disabilities and ADHD educational assessment and then offering a plan at IDC Herzliya Until now, children with learning disabilities that included psychological treatment for the have received help primarily on an individual children and their parents, and recommended level – professionals working with each child accommodations for the children at school – and their families to help them find solutions to such as extended time for exam taking or alter- their disabilities. According to Kopelman-Ru- native evaluation methods. bin, an educational psychologist who has served as the director of the Learning Disability Clinic “This almost always ends in frustration,” says at Schneider Hospital for the past 11 years, this Kopelman-Rubin, “because it’s always been is simply not enough. very hard to actually implement many of our recommendations at the school level. We came “We need to attack these issues on an organiza- to the conclusion that if we want to make a real tional and societal level,” she tells me over coffee change, we would have to involve the schools, at IDC Herzliya. “Most failure of schoolchildren the municipalities and the Ministry of Educa-

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“I Can Succeed aims to be preventative as well as curative, and we are very pleased with its progress so far.” - Sarit Moray, director of the Fund for Demonstration Project, National Insurance Institute

tion itself, so that we would all be of one mind The project’s pilot occurred three years ago in about what is needed to make a difference in southern Tel Aviv, with a 7th grade class of 47 these children’s lives.” learning disabled pupils. The children, all from a low socio-economic background, were each One core aspect of ICS is to identify the re- at a high risk of dropping out of school by high silience factors in children with learning dis- school. Three years later, all but one are still abilities and ADHD – the factors that, if pres- in school. ent, signify that the child has a good chance of succeeding in life, despite the disability. The “It’s amazing,” says Kopelman-Rubin, eyes shin- program is actually built around these factors. ing. “No one believes it. And what’s even more spectacular is that while we provided training and supervision at the school for the first three ICS’s Leading Team. “With one-on-one years, today they are implementing this ICS program completely on their own – and not “If we want to make a guidance and support, th th only with these children, but with the 7 , 8 real change, we have these children will and 9th graders as well. This is the fulfillment of one of our major goals: that ultimately each to involve the schools, truly have the chance school will be able to take over and run the program on their own, according to their unique the municipalities to succeed.” structure.” and the Ministry of - Dr. Daphne Kopelman-Rubin, director of the Institute for Learning Disabilities and ADHD at According to Dr. Yehudit Eldor, director of the Education itself.” IDC Herzliya Learning Disabilities Unit in the Psychological - Dr. Daphne Kopelman-Rubin, director of the Counseling Service, Israel Ministry of Educa- Institute for Learning Disabilities and ADHD at IDC Herzliya “You can follow the academic journey of two tion, “The fact that this program was imple- children with learning disabilities and ADHD mented so successfully in this complex school, and see that one succeeds while the other fails,” says that it could suit any other educational “In our first pilot, we found that levels of de- says Kopelman-Rubin. “The big question is: framework. I believe that it is suitable for any pression and anxiety went down. Then we used what makes the difference? If we knew this in and every school that believes that it has the the same intervention, with a slightly different advance, perhaps we could intervene in some duty and responsibility to promote children protocol, a tSchneider Children’s Medical Cen- way that would enable both children to succeed.” with learning disabilities.” ter of Israelwith individual families, and found that there was also a significant improvement One feature Kopelman-Rubin and her team One of the project’s national sponsors is the in the pupils’ executive functions – skills that have pinpointed as crucial is helping children Demonstration Project, a National Insurance include organization, learning from mistakes to gain better self awareness – to know their Institute fund that supports innovative and ex- and inhibiting impulsiveness.” strengths and weaknesses and how to com- perimental programs. According to Sarit Mo- pensate for them, and to know how to express ray, the fund’s director, the issue of children Perhaps as society understands more about themselves and become better self advocates. with learning disabilities and ADHD is a major learning disabilities, we will come to realize ICS also focuses on building skills such as time problem affecting many segments of Israel’s that just as we all have different eye and hair organization and communication, so that a population. “We are learning how deeply it is color, we each have a different learning style child can be a positive force in seeing that his connected to the child’s ability later on to access as well. or her specific needs are met. higher education or find proper employment, and a great deal of research has shown that a “We cannot expect that ‘one size fits all,’ Kopel- At the family level, ICS provides training to high percentage of kids who drop out of school man-Rubin insists. “A learning program should parents on how they can assist their children, or end up in prison, suffer from learning dis- be adapted to the specific needs of each student, and also on how they can build productive re- abilities. So ICS aims to be preventative as well and with one-on-one guidance and support, lationships with their child’s school, since this as curative, and we are very pleased with its these children will truly have the chance to is often a strong point of friction. And at the progress so far.” succeed. Today, the fact that we are not acting organizational level, ICS forms relationships alone, but have the full support of the Minis- with the heads of a municipality’s educational In addition to ICS’s success in helping children try of Education and the National Insurance and psychological services, and they are work- stay in school and succeed, there have been oth- Institute, gives me the belief that after so many ing directly with the supervisor at the Ministry er measurable successes as well. According to years of working in this area, we can make a of Education at the national level, with all par- Kopelman-Rubin, children with learning dis- real change at a systemic level.” ties involved in building the process together. abilities often suffer from other accompanying disorders, such as depression and anxiety. - Joy Pincus

IDC WINTER 2013 // 13 Efi Arazi School of Computer Science The Fact Center

Making new advances in the world of cryptography

“Until the mid 70s, for every attack we built a defense; now we are creating a defense that will work against any attack.” - Dr. Alon Rosen, director, FACT Center, IDC Herzliya

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Dr. Rosen is a recent recipient of a 1.5 million t’s 3 am and Dr. Alon Rosen can’t Euro grant from the European Research sleep. Whatever might wake you or me up in the middle of the Council (ERC), funding he used to establish the night with a cry too powerful to FACT center, at IDC Herzliya. resist, chances are it’s not the same thing. For Rosen, a lecturer at IDC Herzliya’s ing to create a defense that will work against “While our aspiration and hope is that our work IEfi Arazi School of Computer Science and di- any attack – in essence, we are seeking to cre- will influence the world, chances are that it may rector of its new FACT center, that cry comes ate cryptography that is completely secure and not happen in our lifetime. We have to take the from the world of cryptography. attack-proof.” long view – people resist change and new ideas, and it takes a very long time for highly theoreti- Rosen is a recent recipient of a 1.5 million Euro Another aspect to their work involves the us- cal ideas to be accepted.” grant from the European Research Council age of public keys and private keys. A ‘key’ in (ERC), funding he used to establish the FACT cryptography lets the user know how to encrypt My experience shows center, which is also supported by the Israeli a message or to decrypt an encrypted version of that if you follow the Science Foundation (ISF) and the US-Israel Bi- the message. Anyone can encrypt using a public national Science Foundation (BSF). For as long key, but only the holder of a private key can scientific method as he can remember, Rosen has been fascinated decrypt. One of the downsides is that this pro- rigorously and in a by cryptography. cess slows things down significantly, especially if it involves massive amounts of data being sound way, it will lead “It’s an ancient discipline, going back at least encrypted and decrypted by computers. to results. 3,000 years,” Rosen tells me. “But until the 70s, cryptography was more of an art than a science. On the other hand, private-key encryption, in Cryptographers used ad hoc methods, like Cae- which the encryption and decryption keys are As for what drives Rosen to the field, for a man sar’s cipher, which are very easy to break. And equal, is fast. Yet practical designs of private who deals in hard science, the answer is sur- so they built another method, which ultimately key encryption are heuristic (based on experi- prisingly metaphysical: “I have a vision, and was broken. It never ends, and one can never ence and rules of thumb rather than rigorous an innate feeling that this is the right thing for be sure that the method one is using is truly mathematical analysis), and are far from being me to be doing. It feels right to me based on my secure.” proven secure. This makes them less attractive experience, common sense and idealism, but in the eyes of a mathematician. in a way it’s like betting on the stock exchange. People resist change Everyone there is investing in the future based Choosing between the two was the only choice on their speculation of what will happen. And and new ideas, and it cryptographers had – until recently. Using for me, my experience shows that if you follow takes a very long time lattices, which are a rich source of currently the scientific method rigorously and in a sound unsolvable problems, will allow for faster en- way, it will lead to results. I also look at tech- for highly theoretical cryption and decryption, may allow rigorous nology and how much mileage has been made ideas to be accepted. analysis, and could be the answer. By using lat- using abstract ideas – take Mendeleev, whose tices to build private key encryption, one gets work in weighing and measuring elements re- That all changed, according to Rosen, with a the best of both worlds: a solution that is fast, sulted in the Periodic Table – and I find myself discovery in the mid 1970s. “Computer Science potentially provable and highly secure. settled for the moment to be in the abstract. was evolving, and people began to realize that And who knows, there is a lot of serendipity there may exist computational problems that no involved in the world of discovery; you pur- computer can solve – ever – for example, find- A ‘key’ in cryptography sue something and it turns out to be related to ing prime factors of large numbers. At first they lets the user know how something else, and all the dots connect. Maybe were upset to discover an unsolvable problem, our work will lead to the solution of these ‘un- because mathematicians love to find solutions to encrypt a message or solvable’ problems.” for things. But then they realized this could be to decrypt an encrypted turned into an advantage – it could be used by But what is the attraction Rosen feels for the cryptography, to obtain secure schemes. Beauti- version of the message. field itself? Why cryptography? ful theory has evolved from these realizations and this is my area of expertise, along with that “Of course we’re not there yet,” says Rosen, “and “It’s aesthetically beautiful,” he answers. “It’s of Tal Moran, a colleague of mine here at IDC.” this is the project we are working on here at very creative – more of an art than a science, re- FACT. We are trying to create practical and ally. Whereas in physics one is out there discov- The concept is one of the purest examples of theoretically sound private key cryptography, ering the laws of nature, with cryptography one using lemons to make lemonade. An unsolvable which is a very ambitious project. Right now is creating one’s own picture and constructs, mathematical problem – known as ‘computa- there is a big gap between theory and practice, while using a highly disciplined methodology; tionally intractable’ - becomes the key to an and our aim is to narrow that gap.” it’s the best of both worlds, actually.” encryption method. According to Rosen, while he and his colleagues - Joy Pincus “What we are doing is turning cryptography on are aiming to find breakthrough solutions, the its head. Whereas until the mid 70s, for every implementation of those solutions could take attack we have built a defense, now we are try- some time.

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Studying Hebrew at IDC Herzliya The IDC Herzliya Summer Ulpan gives students, residents and tourists a unique Israel Experience

משרד החינוך ‰ÌÈÏÂÚ ÌÈË„ÂËÒÏ Ï‰ÈÓ מינהל כא"ב תיאום ובקרה Israel Student Authority המשרד האגף לחינוך מבוגרים לקליטת עלייה IDC SUMMER July 18 - August 30, 2012 ULPAN Sunday - Thursday Some of IDC Herzliya’s third Summer Ulpan graduates. From left: Alan Cohen, Business, Venezuela; Dina Lewinsky,from Government, Denmark; Lucas Graeupner, Germany;8:30 AMLaura - 2:00 PM London, Communications, Germany.Five levels Placement tests will be held at IDC joint project of the RRIS,on theJuly Ministry 15, 16, 17, 2012Perhaps at 9:00 one AM.of the greatest assets of the ulpan According to Rena Neiger, director of the RRIS, of Education, the Israel Student Author- was the high quality of its teachers – some of the “People simply fell in love with the program This ulpan will prepare participants Aity and the Israel Ministryfor Hebrew of Absorp placement- country’s tests given top Hebrew educators were on staff, and with IDC Herzliya. Participants met up tion, the IDC Herzliya summerat Israeliulpan isacademic a true institutions.and according to student feedback it made the after class, went out to dinner together and cre- melting pot. Over 100 participantsStudents this who past meet theintensity criteria of willthe studies worth every moment: ated strong friendships that lasted beyond the summer included students frombe eligible the Raphael to take these tests. summer.” Recanati International School, local members of “I truly enjoyed the ulpan,” says Alan Cohen, the community, new and veteranAccelerated immigrants, classes fora secondadvanced year students student at RRIS, originally from A great deal of care and attention went into travelers considering aliyahParticipants and even tourists who complete Venezuela. the “My teacher was just fantastic – she making the entire experience an unforgettable interested in making their willsummer receive travels a certiﬁcate to focused from The onulpan teachingIsrael us things that we would one, with an inaugural ceremony attended by Israel a true educational experience.Ministry of Education. actually use, like pronunciation, writing, con- representatives of the Ministry of Education versation, rather than working just on theory. and the Student Authority, and a final ceremony IDC’s unique program It was a really intensive way to learn Hebrew, in which certificates were distributed. and I came away having learned a great deal.” brings international Plans are already underway for next summer’s The focus on providing an unsurpassed level of ulpan, which has become an integral part of students together education won the program a special license, IDC Herzliya’s Zionist mission. “It fits in with granted by the Ministry of Education, whereby IDC Herzliya’s vision for playing our part in with new immigrants qualifying students became eligible to earn the enhancement of Israel,” says Neiger. “It’s a their academic degrees in Hebrew at an Israeli creative way of enabling people to become bet- and Israeli tourists for university. ter acquainted with Israel in an intelligent and inspiring environment, and adds value to both an intensive summer While they came to improve their command of the lives of our international students, and the Hebrew, the course’s students found that they experience that visitors to Israel will take with of Hebrew learning forged connections with Jews from around the them when they return home.” world and strengthened their Jewish identity. - Joy Pincus

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International School students place second in world debating championships

n the recent world debate championships that took place in Berlin, Alon Van Dam of Holland and Ben Gladnikoff of Sweden, both students at the Raphael Recanati IInternational School at IDC Herzliya, achieved second place. Over 1,200 participants from 82 countries took place in this competition. During the knockout rounds, the Raphael Recanati International School defeated teams from universities such as Cambridge, Columbia, London School of Economics, Erasmus, Colgate and others. Both Alon and Ben have been inundated with thousands of blog posts, Facebook posts and Tweets, and their names have been publicized throughout the world, along with the prestige that accompanies this. They have been receiving many queries about how one applies for studies at the Raphael Recanati International School.

The students informed us that the highlight of the tournament for them was unfurling the Israeli flag on the finals table for all to see. Alon Van Dam of Holland and Ben Gladnikoff of Sweden, both students at the Raphael Recanati International School at IDC Herzliya.

Alexander Muss High School Graduate Scholarship Fund Established at IDC Herzliya

IDC Herzliya was recently honored by a visit from Stephen Muss, chairperson of the Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI), an English language, study-abroad program in Israel for high school students. The program, named after Mr. Muss’ late father, has been in existence for 40 years, and boasts over 22,000 alumni. Mr. Muss generously provides scholarships for AMHSI grads wishing to study at IDC Herzliya’s Raphael Recanati Interna- tional School. Here, Mr. Muss (seated center) is pictured with the students, Brian Teitelbaum and Lisa Kasmir, as well as Jonathan Davis, vice president for External Relations at IDC Herzliya and head of the Raphael Recanati In- ternational School.

IDC WINTER 2013 // 17 IDC Herzliya Awards Its Highest Recognition to the Honorary Fellows

Just when we thought our pride in IDC Herzliya and everything it stands for had reached an apex, Prof. Uriel Reichman goes and proves us wrong.

That’s how I felt at the recent ceremony held to is clear that the future is yours. Do not give up, honor the new IDC Herzliya Honorary Fellows, demonstrate leadership and find your own po- the Outstanding Students of the undergraduate tential and abilities. Draw from the example of class of 2011, and IDC Herzliya’s Outstanding those women who run financial organizations, Researchers and Lecturers. social organizations, academic and political organizations in Israel, and especially from the JRising to the podium, Reichman, founder and three leaders who are Honorary Fellows in this president of IDC Herzliya, announced the uni- ceremony.” versity’s solidarity with women and called upon “Even if you all present to present a united front to support The seven new Honorary Fellows of IDC Her- women and stand against that which would op- zliya are: Justice Dorit Beinisch, Adina Bar are faced pose them. His words came after a troubling Shalom, Malka and Amnon Lion, Galia Maor, year in which women faced discrimination in Ariel Kor and Menachem Sternberg. Follow- with difficul- the public sector. ing Reichman’s moving speech, Justice Dorit Beinisch rose, as the keynote speaker on be- ties, today it is “Because of this,” continued Reichman, “we de- half of the Fellows, to address the audience. She cided this year to bestow the title of Honorary opened her remarks congratulating those pres- clear that the Fellow to three great female leaders, in order ent, with special approbation for the new dean to say that it is possible and we must do things of the Radzyner School of Law: Prof. Sharon differently.” Reichman emphasized that Herzl Rabin-Margalioth, the first woman to serve as future is yours.” himself called for women to receive the right to a dean of the school. – Prof. Uriel Reichman, vote, and that in 1899, the Third Zionist Con- founder and president of IDC Herzliya gress realized this right, making Israel a pioneer “This occasion is also an opportune time to ex- in women’s rights. press appreciation to IDC Herzliya, a most extraordinary and unique institution on the Israel Prof Reichman added, “The message that goes academic scene,” continued Beinisch, “which in forth from here is first and foremost to the fe- a relatively short time has achieved worldwide male graduates and students of IDC, who are academic recognition. IDC Herzliya has become represented here by 200 outstanding graduates. a center of attraction for research and policy Even if you are faced with difficulties, today it formation, in fields concerning our public life;

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Front row, from left: Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president, Back row, from left: Prof. Rafi Melnick, provost, IDC Herzliya; Prof. IDC Herzliya and Oudi Recanati, chairperson of IDC Herzliya’s Sharon Rabin-Margalioth, dean, Radzyner School of Law; Prof. Board of Directors, with IDC Herzliya’s 2012 Honorary Fellows: Ron Shachar, Arison School of Business; Prof. Alex Mintz, dean, School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy; Prof. Gadi Taubenfeld, dean, Efi Arazi Dorit Beinisch, Adina Bar Shalom, Malka and Amnon Lion, School of Computer Science; Dr. Noam Lemelshtrich Latar, dean, Sammy Galia Maor, Ariel Kor and Menachem Sternberg. Ofer School of Communications; Prof. Mario Mikulincer, dean, School of Psychology; Prof. Zvi Eckstein, dean, School of Economics; Prof. Amnon Rubinstein, member of the senior staff, Radzyner School of Law; and Dr. Yitzhak Oron, dean, Student Affairs.

an institution that combines academic teaching immigrated to Israel at age 9, as part of Opera- pleted their studies and are integrated today into with applied thinking and praiseworthy activity tion Solomon. He later served as part of a Special some of the nation’s leading companies. in areas key to life in our nation.” Deep Reconnaissance combat unit and completed his service with distinction. “As evidence, today I am a partner in a startup Of special significance, said Beinisch, is the con- company, and two weeks ago, two young Ethio- stant dialogue that takes place at IDC Herzliya, “It is not to be taken for granted that a boy pian women who are studying at the Radyzner concerning issues related to government, leader- from Ethiopia, the son of a single mother who School of Law, received the highest academic ship and the promotion of an Israeli constitu- brought up her five children with a lot of love but recognition, being named to the Dean’s List. I tion: “Especially at this time, when we are at the under poor conditions in a place of hardship, want to take this opportunity to thank the hun- height of a public debate over the structure of who had little chance of succeeding, stands here dreds of donors from all over the world, without the administration and the voting system, the before you today in this Honorary Fellowship whose generous contributions, all this would character of our democracy and the distribution ceremony. not have been possible. On behalf of my fellow of the burden in society and its implications; graduates, I want to thank the President of IDC when there is strong social awareness for the “My mother, who understood the importance Herzliya, Prof. Uriel Reichman. Thank you for need to change the priorities in society; when of education, encouraged me to realize my as- the amazing place you have created. Thanks to there is a dynamic public debate on economic pirations, to acquire an education, to lead and this place, young people like me can dream for issues, on Israel’s security and strategy policies to be a model and personal example without a better future and one day realize it.” and on welfare and social issues, there is special abandoning my identity and the values of hon- significance and importance to the fact that IDC or, friendship and helping others. Six years ago Following the presentation, by Prof. Rafi Mel- Herzliya has placed these issues at the center when I first entered the gates of IDC Herzliya, I nick, provost, IDC Herzliya, of certificates to of public debate during its years of endeavor. did not know what is awaiting me. I did not un- the Outstanding Researchers and Lecturers For all this, we can only congratulate the presi- derstand then just how much my life was about and presentation of certificates to Outstanding dent and founder of this center, Prof. Reichman, to change.” Students, a reception was held in honor of the the faculty and the young students who march Honorary Fellows, at the home of Yochi and alongside him down this path.” Selected into the Israel at Heart leadership Itzik Shrem. It was a fitting end to an inspiring program for students from the Ethiopian com- day, in which hard efforts and excellence were Following Beinisch, the audience was treated munity, Avraham’s life indeed changed forever. rewarded, and where we were all reminded of to an especially moving speech by class rep- He excelled at his studies, and even became the the many gifts IDC Herzliya offers, on so many resentative, Barak Avraham, who received a head of the Ethiopian Students Union in Israel. levels and to so many people. master’s degree in Public Administration and With the financial, academic and personal sup- Policy from the Lauder School of Government, port, provided by Israel at Heart, Avraham and Diplomacy & Strategy. Avraham, born in 1982, dozens of other young Ethiopians have com-

IDC WINTER 2013 // 19 educational and cultural organizations in Israel and Adina Bar Shalom the United States, grant scholarships to underprivileged students and have worked tirelessly toward unique role model the establishment of the School of Psychology at A who has spent her IDC Herzliya. life building bridges within Israeli society and encouraging leadership among women, Rabbanit Adina Malka and Amnon Lion Bar Shalom is the founder of the Haredi College in alka and Amnon Lion Jerusalem, which is the Mare among the pillars first ultra-Orthodox institution of higher education of the pro-Israel publicity ef- established in Israel. She broke ground in the realm forts in London. For over 40 of higher education for young ultra-Orthodox women years, throughout the time and opened the doors for both men and women in they resided in London, they the ultra-Orthodox sector to acquire an academic were involved in the establish- education. Born in Jerusalem and initially forced to ment and activities of Zionist forego higher education, she decided to devote her organizations. Malka Lion was time to contributing to Israeli society. Believing that born in Haifa and raised in a patriotic academic studies represent the key to an honorable and Zionist atmosphere, surrounded by relatives livelihood and a way of reversing the poverty that who served in the Palmah and Haganah. Amnon plagues the ultra-Orthodox sector, with the support Lion, born in Tel Aviv, was a central figure in the of her father, she established an educational system for shipping industry in Israel and worked tirelessly for ultra-Orthodox Jews. After establishing the Haredi Israel. A trusted friend of the late Sammy Ofer, he College in Jerusalem, her involvement in public and assisted him in founding his shipping enterprise and cultural activities led Adina Bar Shalom to establish together they established the shipping management a forum encouraging open communication between company Zodiac Maritime Agencies Ltd., of which the religious and non-religious sectors. In 2011, the “There is special Amnon Lion served as chairperson and CEO until economic magazine The Marker placed her on its list his return to Israel in 2011. During their time in of the people who have had the most positive influence significance and London, the couple established the Israel Business on Israeli society. importance Club in London to assist Israelis in their relocation and subsequently on their return to Israel. Malka to the fact that IDC remained its manager until her return to Israel. To- Herzliya has placed day, Amnon Lion continues to serve as a member of Menachem Sternberg the boards of Israel Corp., Zim Israel Navigation Co. the issues of Ltd., and as a director on boards of various Israeli enachem Stern- economy, security, based shipping companies. Mberg, chairperson of the Board and presi- strategic policies He has worked energetically for organizations and dent of the global trading and welfare at the funds for Israel like Keshet Eilon and the Jewish company “Eagle Trading National Fund, for which he served as a director. Systems Inc.”, is a pivotal center of public Malka and Amnon Lion are friends and support- figure in the world finan- debate during ers of IDC Herzliya, and have contributed greatly cial market who has made to the advancement of the Sammy Ofer School of significant contributions its years of en- Communications, where they were instrumental as well to advanced sci- deavor.” in the creation of a state-of-the-art virtual studio, entific research, academia, education and culture in - Justice Dorit Beinisch, as well as the development of additional buildings Israel. With over 30 years of experience as an econ- former president of the and the leadership program for Ethiopian students omist and an investor in international markets, he Supreme Court of Israel at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya. contributes to leading governmental and commercial bodies, which rely on his vast knowledge. After receiving a Ph.D. in economics from Princeton University, he served as a faculty member of Ben-Gurion Uni- Ariel Kor versity of the Negev, a visiting lecturer at Princeton University, and a member of the governing council riel Kor is the head of the fam- of various educational institutions. Moving his focus Aily office of the Indonesian- to major investment challenges in the world financial Chinese Sampoerna family, one of market, today he presides over “Eagle Trading Systems the 15 wealthiest families in South- Inc.,” a research and development firm that invests in eastern Asia, according to Forbes global micro-opportunities based on computerized magazine. He plays a pivotal role models that are the result of years of development. A in international and Israeli invest- friend and significant supporter of IDC Herzliya, Me- ment markets, serves as a board member of various nachem Sternberg and his wife Liora, work to promote companies in Israel and abroad, and is an entre-

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preneur and advocate of educational, social and of Jerusalem, and as the chair of the friend’s organiza- philanthropic initiatives. Born in Jerusalem and “Thanks to IDC tion of Yeladim–Fair Chance for Children. raised in Singapore, he studied at Oxford University Herzliya, young before entering the realms of finance, investment and marketing for the high-tech and banking in- people like me dustries. Throughout his career, he held senior roles Justice Dorit Beinisch at leading capital investment firms and in capital can dream for funds management and today is a member of the ustice Dorit Beinisch was the first woman and the board of a number of companies, including Harel a better future Jfirst Israeli-born justice to preside over the Su- Insurance Investments and Financial Services, and preme Court of Israel. During her service in a series Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf from Los Angeles. He and one day of senior positions, she has contributed significantly also serves on the board of Matan, a philanthropic to the Israeli legal arena, building the ethical core that organization founded by the Arison family for the realize it.” is vital to Israeli society. creation and endowment of a caring culture and so- Born in Tel Aviv, she re- cial responsibility within the business community. - Barak Avraham, ceived a bachelor’s degree outstanding graduate of the Ariel Kor is active in the advancement of various Lauder School of Government, and master’s degree in educational programs and is a founder of the Cen- Diplomacy & Strategy law, summa cum laude, ter for Research and Practice in Positive Psychol- from Tel Aviv University. ogy at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, which She began her career in promotes well-being on the individual, family and public service as a pros- community levels in Israel and the world. He is also ecutor in the Jerusalem a member of the board of Meor, an educational pro- District Attorney’s Of- gram that advances Judaism and leadership, and “IDC Herzliya fice, advancing to the operates at over 20 campuses in the United States. main bureau of the State Attorney’s Office. Follow- has become ing her appointment as director of the Department of Constitutional and Administrative Law in the State a center of at- Attorney’s Office, she represented the state on pivotal Galia Maor issues, including settlements and expulsions at the traction for re- end of the 1970s. In 1982, she was appointed deputy alia Maor has search and state attorney. In 1989, Dorit Beinisch was appointed Gmade an enor- state attorney, becoming the first woman to serve in mous contribution to policy forma- this position. In this capacity, she represented the state the advancement of in numerous criminal cases, provided legal advice to the business world tion, in fields governmental authorities, and rendered decisive opin- and been a symbol of ions on fundamental legal issues. In 1995, she was personal excellence as concerning appointed as a justice on the Supreme Court of Israel, well as a role model to and in 2006, was appointed to the position of president women. The outgoing our public life.” of the Supreme Court of Israel. Dorit Beinisch has chief executive officer of Bank Leumi Le- - Justice Dorit Beinisch, former president devoted her professional life, over 40 years, to public Israel and director of Bank Leumi Le-Israel (Swit- of the Supreme Court of Israel service and to the advancement and protection of the zerland), she has been a key figure in the Israeli principles of government rule. Out of loyalty to these capital market for the last few decades. principles, Dorit Beinisch stood firm on more than one occasion before the powerful and influential, making Her unique aptitude was already evident at the be- decisions which drew criticism from various political ginning of her career at the Bank of Israel, where and ideological bodies. she fulfilled various roles, including supervisor of banks and senior director. She subsequently served - Joy Pincus as an advisor to the World Bank in Turkey and Ro- mania, and as chairperson of the Kibbutz Arrange- ment headquarters. In 1991, she became the deputy executive director of Bank Leumi Le-Israel. Since 1995, until recently, she has served as the bank’s chief executive. Under Galia Maor’s leadership, Bank Leumi flourished and prospered, doubling its revenues. Her remarkable success is attributed to comprehensive strategic planning with a focus on the bank’s profitability alongside her exceptional relationship with the bank’s employees. Throughout the years, Galia Maor also has served as the chairperson of the Jewish Federations of North America’s (UJC) General Assembly in 2006, the chairperson of the Israeli Council of Insead, a member of the board of governors of the Cancer Association, the Clore Israel Foundation and the Hebrew University

IDC WINTER 2013 // 21 PRESIDENT OF ISRAEL, SHIMON PERES, ADDRESSES IDC’s Graduating Class

“Prof. Uriel Reichman understood what was fundamental and acted on it: We are too small to be an average nation. We must be an excellent nation and IDC Herzliya is about excellence. That is its area of expertise,” said Shimon Peres, President of Israel at IDC Herzliya’s Graduation ceremony.

Also present at the ceremony was one of the The motto of IDC Herzliya, ‘Freedom and Re- greatest living proofs of Peres’ statement - Prof. sponsibility,’ is often mentioned throughout Uriel Reichman, whose dissatisfaction with the years, continued Reichman, who empha- the state of academia in Israel led to the estab- sized that “The freedom for self-actualization lishment of IDC Herzliya. In his greetings to makes life’s greatest adventure possible. On the the day’s guests, Reichman spoke first of how way to self-actualization, do not surrender to moved he was by the presence of the president, the status quo if it is not worthy, and do not who showed up against his doctor’s orders and expect that your problems will be solved by the his staff’s request, as he had not yet fully re- government. And especially do not be put off covered from a recent operation. He then paid by fear of failure, but dare, while utilizing the Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president, IDC tribute to the families of the graduates, and the capabilities that you acquired.” Herzliya, applauds the Honorable Shimon Peres, president of the State of Israel and keynote speaker esteemed faculty members of IDC, and finally at the 2012 IDC Herzliya graduation ceremony. to the graduates themselves, who are a veritable Reichman said how proud he was of the IDC mosaic of the world, coming together from a Herzliya graduates and students who took “Rationally speaking,” continued Peres, “when variety of ethnic groups, religions and person- part in the previous summer’s social protest, Israel was established, it should not have been al backgrounds, to create one united group of reminding the audience that as important as able to survive; we had nothing except our en- IDC graduates. taking social action is, it is equally important thusiasm. Israel is an example of the triumph to make strides to create and achieve. He went of man - not a gift of nature. Indeed, we do not “We live in a fascinating time characterized on to emphasize the ‘responsibility’ that goes have water, but we have the best agriculture in by very rapid changes in many different direc- alongside freedom, and that it is this next gen- the world. The greatest contribution of the Jews tions….the most difficult job that we have -un eration that will determine the continued exis- to the world is dissatisfaction, and therefore a dertaken is to prepare you, as best as we can, tence of the Jewish State and the values it will Jew always strives to improve and to change.” to deal with and to be able to lead in a world embody. as complicated and tumultuous as the one into which you are now entering.”

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“The most difficult job that we, at IDC Herzliya, have undertaken is to prepare you, as best as we can,to deal with and to be able to lead in a world as complicated and tumultuous as the one into which you are now entering.” - Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president IDC Herzliya

Israel at Heart-IDC Herzliya Ethiopian Scholarship Program participants, Marsha Belai, Tesema Samuel, Mazal Yitzchak Prof. Amnon Rubinstein, member and Dvora Desta with Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and of the senior staff Radzyner School president IDC Herzliya (center), and Jonathan Davis, vice of Law, Prof. Aharon Barak, former president for External Relations at IDC Herzliya and head of Supreme Court justice and Radzyner the Raphael Recanati International School (far right). School of Law professor, and Prof. Yishai Beer, former dean of the Radzyner School of Law.

The Honorable Shimon Peres, president of the State of Israel, with his grandson, Nadav, who graduated from the Sammy Ofer School of Gabi Ashkenazi, former IDC chief of General Staff, Amb. Ron Prosor, Israel’s permanent Communications. kisses his daughter, Gali, who graduated from the representative to the United Nations, and his Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and wife, Hadas, with their son, Lior, who graduated Strategy. from the Radzyner School of Law.

In closing, Reichman reiterated his utter belief upon those present to do what they can, in their As the ceremony drew to a close, the final words in the graduates of IDC and their place in the own way and with their own unique abilities, to of President Shimon Peres lingered in the air, future: “From amongst you, society’s leaders and ensure its continued existence, which is in no encouraging the graduates to go forward and innovators will rise. We are confident of this. Be way guaranteed. He closed by calling upon his conquer new horizons: “You have studied here strong and succeed.” classmates to remember that, “together with the in a school that is challenging, even audacious. career and personal fulfillment that are so im- IDC is in between daring and audacity. Dar- Following Prof. Reichman, Mr. Lior Zaguri, portant to each and every one of us, in the end ing is “chutzpah” that succeeded. Do not look class valedictorian, entreated his fellow gradu- of the day, national history will judge us, not by at what has been done before – look forward. ates to always remember how lucky they were our words, and definitely not by the degrees or Bring a blessing to your nation and your gen- to have been born into an independent Jewish titles we will collect along the way, but only by eration, and Godspeed.” state, which was the heart’s desire of millions of our actions! We owe this to our children. We - Joy Pincus Jewish people for thousands of years. He called owe this to the next generations.”

IDC WINTER 2013 // 23 THE IDC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GOES GLOBAL New initiative aims to build ties between international IDC alumni and their local communities

With 2,200 alumni from the Raphael Recanati International School, already networks are being built in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the US and Canada, with more to follow.

lans are underway to strengthen ties between IDC Herzliya and “The IDC Alumni Family” abroad. Initiated by Adv. Rachel Levitan, board member of Israel Friends of IDC Her- zliya, the campaign’s goal is to reach out to graduates who would be interested in representing IDC Herzliya in their countries and even establishing an active alumni network Jonathan Davis, vice president for External Relations and head, Raphael in their area. Recanati International School, Adv. Rachel Levitan, board member of Israel Friends of IDC Herzliya, Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and PWith 2,200 alumni from the Raphael Recanati International School, al- president, IDC Herzliya, Bilha Hochman, former director of Public Affairs, ready networks are being built in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Felicia Zarai, executive director, American Friends of IDC. the US and Canada, with more to follow.

Levitan, a committed Zionist who believes in IDC Herzliya, its values and all that it stands for, believes that the new campaign can be a strong asset both to IDC Herzliya and to its alumni in many ways: Creating events abroad that can strengthen local communities and enable the IDC

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THE IDC

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION “It is heartwarming and morale boosting to know that there are members of the board of directors out there in a voluntary capacity like Adv. Rachel GOES GLOBAL Levitan, who care about and nurture IDC Herzliya like we do.” - Jonathan Davis, VP for External Affairs and head of the RRIS

alumni to take an active role there; building “IDC is more than a university. efits the graduates in several ways, from helping bridges between those communities and IDC each other in job recruitment to creating valu- Herzliya; establishing an infrastructure that will It has built up a family with able life-long connections. Graduates are eager allow for future IDC Herzliya events; and raising strong connections between its to offer back for the rich experience they had awareness for IDC and its programs so that the at IDC, and volunteer to speak at local youth students searching for just such an opportunity members.” movements and fairs, high schools and Jewish will be able to find us. - Adv. Rachel Levitan, board member of Israel community centers. Friends of IDC Herzliya According to Levitan, “The IDC is more than a This spirit of volunteerism, which manifests university. It has built up a family with strong itself here in a multitude of ways, is truly one connections between its members. We hope German alumni of IDC were invited to a special of the things that set IDC Herzliya apart. For that this special spirit will enable us to create a breakfast with Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder Jonathan Davis, VP for External Affairs and unique, long-lasting alumni family.” and president of IDC Herzliya, as well as with head of the RRIS, it’s a shining example of the Jonathan Davis, Rachel Levitan and Dr. Harry fact that IDC’s values are shared by many: “Prof. While 70% of RRIS alumni end up making ali- Radzyner. Guests were invited to stay for the Reichman and I are privileged to have support- yah and remaining in Israel, there are still a large entire weekend as take part in the Gala, held on ers of IDC who volunteer their valuable time number who return overseas, either to continue behalf of the IDC Center for European Stud- to assist us in strengthening the university. “It their studies or to serve in significant positions ies and with honored guests that included Mr. is heartwarming and morale boosting to know in the governmental or business sectors. Already Joachim Gauck, president of the Federal Repub- that there are members of the board of directors these graduates serve as ambassadors for IDC lic of Germany, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of out there in a voluntary capacity like Adv. Ra- Herzliya, and evidence shows that a high number the Netherlands and His Royal Highness Prince chel Levitan, who care about and nurture IDC of RRIS students registered as a result of hear- El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan. In the week prior Herzliya like we do.” ing about the institute from a current or former to the breakfast, German alumni and students student. still located in Israel met at the IDC Herzliya And as the ranks of those supporters grow, so campus to see how they could pitch in to facili- will the strength and spirit of those who consider The campaign already had a great start in early tate the process. themselves fortunate to be members of the IDC December, timed to align with the Gala event Family – both in Israel and abroad. sponsored by German Friends of IDC and held According to Mimi Laufer, director of Interna- in Dusseldorf. On the morning of the Gala, all tional Marketing, the alumni association ben- - Joy Pincus

IDC WINTER 2013 // 25 Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Ron Prosor, addresses Gala evening 2012

Over 200 guests attended the annual Gala, sponsored by Israel Friends of IDC Herzliya. This was a fitting climax to a week of joyful celebration on campus, bringing graduation to a close.

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“One of IDC Herzliya’s greatest contributions to the State of Israel has been opening the higher education spheres to everyone.” Gill Goshen, the evening’s master of Isaac Gilinsky, ambassador to Colombia, ceremonies, member of the first graduating and his wife, Perla Gilinsky. - Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president class of the Radzyner School of Law (1998), IDC Herzliya and Israel Friends of IDC Herzliya board member.

From left: Galia Maor, Amb. Dan Gillerman, Amb. Ron Prosor, Israel’s permanent Eli Landau (left) with Menachem and Ruti Yehoshua Maor and Janice Gillerman. representative to the United Nations, Ariella Oren. Wertheimer and Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president, IDC Herzliya.

ntitled this year, “IDC Herzliya – served for the few, creating a ‘lost generation’ being the first female officer to perform two spe- Pioneering Academia and Zion- of Israelis who had no hope of social mobility. cific naval functions – one as the patrol officer ism, Together We Will Continue Due to the work of a few committed individuals, of a navy commando intelligence mission, and to Realize the Dream,” friends new however, the gates have been opened to enable the other in the Remote Piloted Vehicle (RPV) and old came together to renew their every Israeli who dreams of bettering his or her division. According to Balaish, her time spent in Ecommitment to an institution that exists for the situation a chance of an education. Truly, said full-time service and in the reserves, “provided noble goal of creating future leaders of Israel and Reichman, one of IDC Herzliya’s greatest con- me with many breakthroughs and shaped my working towards a better society. tributions to the State of Israel has been opening personality in a way that has made it easy for me the higher education spheres to everyone, “in- to manage many things in real life.” The evening’s Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Gill fusing new content and a high level of teaching, Goshen, graduate of the first graduating class and especially, educating for leadership, entre- Balaish, who is also the spokesperson for the of the Radzyner School of Law (1998), and Israel preneurship and Zionism in a time of the global IDC Herzliya Student Union, went on to ex- Friends of IDC Herzliya board member, opened digital revolution.” tol IDC Herzliya for the help and support she the event by introducing Prof. Uriel Reichman, received as a combat soldier, and to explain president and founder of IDC Herzliya, and Mr. Guests were treated next to a fascinating talk how she came to choose IDC Herzliya for her Shlomo Nehama, chairperson of the Board, Is- by Captain in the IDF Reserves, Bat El Bal- academic studies. “Throughout my military ser- rael Friends of IDC Herzliya. aish, who grew up on an IDF Air Force base, vice,” she said, “I heard that IDC Herzliya was but chose to enter the Naval Forces. Balaish a place that embraces combat soldiers, develops In his welcoming address, Prof. Reichman took described the grueling training process that leadership, and provides the highest professional the guests back to a not-so-distant time when brought her and her companions to the edge of standards and top-quality teachers. The combi- the halls of higher education in Israel were re- their capabilities, and spoke about the honor of nation of these aspects caused me to choose IDC

IDC WINTER 2013 // 27 Sivan Talmor performed at the Gala event. Talmor is a Tel Aviv singer and composer, who served in the IDF Education Corps’ ‘4x4’ band, and later studied at the Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.

Eitan Wertheimer with Shlomo Nehama, chairperson of the Board, Israel Friends of IDC Herzliya.

Daniel and Nicole Tepper with Jonathan Davis (right), vice president for External Relations and head, Raphael Recanati International School.

Hanan Mor, IDC graduate and donor, Oudi Recanati, chairperson of IDC Rachel and Reuven Avisaf. Ofer Yehezkeli, former chairperson of the IDC Herzliya’s Board of Directors, Staci Light Herzliya Student Union and Yoav Poisner, and Eitan Wertheimer. IDC Herzliya graduate.

Amnon Lion, IDC Honorary Fellow 2012. Richard Roberts Joanna Landau, an alumna and member of Israel Friends of IDC Herzliya.

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Herzliya over all other academic institutions. received his LL.B. in Law from the Radzyner Among the more than 200 guests were: David Over the past three years IDC Herzliya has be- School of Law, graduating with honors! Am- Brodet, Ambassador to Colombia Isaac Gilin- come my second home, and I am very thankful bassador Prosor told the guests about his work sky and his wife, Perla Gilinsky; Ambassador for the opportunity to be here.” in the UN, trying to explain the huge gaps be- Dan Gillerman and Janice Gillerman; Eli and tween bilateral relations and the voting that Liora Landau; Amnon and Malka Lion; Galia Following Balaish’s speech, guests were treat- occurs. Being the Israeli ambassador to the UN and Joshua Maor; Shlomo Nehama, chairperson edto a sensational performance by Sivan Tal- is a challenging position, to say the least, and of the Israel Friends of IDC; Oudi Recanati and mor. Talmor, a Tel Aviv singer and composer, it’s doubtful one could survive without main- Staci Light; and Eitan and Ariella Wertheimer. served in the IDF Education Corps’ ‘4X4’ band, taining a sense of humor. Prosor’s was out in and later studied at the Rimon School of Jazz full force this evening, especially when he told The evening drew to a close as guests one by and Con- temporary Music. She was accompa- the audience that he frequently feels that he is one began to leave for their homes, each one nied by the musician Uriel Herman. taking part in the game show, “One versus 100” revitalized and renewed for the coming year when he comes to the UN. Prosor also empha- ahead. Truly so much is owed to these men and It was next time for the main event – a talk by sized that the Arab Spring has created a new women who have taken the position to ensure Ambassador Ron Prosor, Israel’s permanent reality in the UN and huge changes in the Arab the continued growth and expansion of IDC representative to the United Nations. Adding world – changes that we must take advantage Herzliya, and to be part of the never-ending to the excitement of the evening was the fact of, especially in light of the threat that some of pioneering spirit that wants to support the next that among the guests were Prosor’s wife Hadas the Arab countries feel because of Iran. generation of Israeli leaders. and their son Lior - who just the day before had - Joy Pincus

Jacob and Celia Michonik.

Yaakov and Zohar Harash. Eyal and Maya Gura. Eyal is a former Yaakov and Varda Mizrahi with Dana graduate and current donor. Shalom, graduate of IDC Herzliya’s Sammy Ofer School of Communications now working at Cadillac and their grandson, Nir Kaldero, IDC Herzliya School of Economics student. “I heard that IDC Herzliya was a place that embraces combat soldiers, develops leadership, and provides the highest professional standards and top-quality teachers.”

- Bat El Balaish, captain in the IDF Reserves and IDC student

IDC WINTER 2013 // 29 FEATURING THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF IDC

Honoring our Chairperson

DC Herzliya is dedicated to leadership. el to each other’s countries for intensive study IIt finds the brightest professors to tours and to learn about their respective gov- teach, its administration and staff go ernments while focusing on counter-terrorism. above and beyond to provide excellent Faculties from both institutions engage in joint services, its students are proactive in research and cooperate in the International In- the community, and its supporters work stitute for Counter-Terrorism’s (ICT) annual hard to further IDC’s mission. conference at IDC. The partnership continues Prof. Uriel Reichman (center) founder and president of IDC Herzliya with Daphna Cramer to be a winning combination - exposing the and her husband, outgoing AFIDC chairperson, Prime examples of IDC leaders are Gerald and best of Israel’s academia while building bonds Gerry Cramer, at the Cramer Awards ceremony Dafna Cramer. Gerald and Dafna have been between the students and professors. for promising young scholars at IDC Herzliya. champions of IDC Herzliya for over a decade and have helped to build bridges between the Dafna and Gerry also seek to ensure that de- ICT’s reach around the globe. Also a member of United States and Israel as well as strengthen serving IDC students and faculty are given IDC’s committee on the subject, Gerry sees tre- IDC’s academic standing. For the past three the support they need. In addition to provid- mendous potential for the university by offering years Gerald Cramer has served as the chairper- ing scholarships for students without financial its wealth of knowledge online. son of the American Friends of IDC, increasing means, they established the Cramer Prize for the board’s standing and inspiring new projects Excellent Scholarship among young faculty Always encouraging and engaged, Gerry is a along the way. members at IDC Herzliya, promoting IDC’s fount of ideas and an example of how entre- goal to excel in teaching and research. preneurial leaders at IDC achieve so much. One of the Cramers’ gifts to IDC is the estab- Everyone at the American Friends of IDC is lishment of a joint program between the US’s Most recently Gerry has been championing a extremely grateful for his service and we are top ranking Maxwell School of Government new idea at IDC – distance learning. With a looking forward to seeing more of his visionary and the Lauder School of Government, Diplo- generous donation to ICT, Gerry has helped to plans come to fruition. macy & Strategy at IDC Herzliya. Now in its launch an online Executive Certificate program sixth year, students from Israel and the US trav- in Counter-Terrorism and hopes to see it expand

The inaugural board meeting for Gil Tenzer, the new chairperson of the American Friends of IDC. Pictured (L-R): Joey Low, Allen Rosenshine, Boaz Ganor, Joanne Landau, Gideon Argov, Felicia Zarai, Bill Recker, Gioietta Vitale, Uriel Reichman, Gil Tenzer, Daphna Meitar Nechmad, Guy Weltsch, Alberto Vitale, Jonathan Davis.

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Introducing a New Chairperson for the American Friends of IDC - Gil Tenzer The Board of the The American Friends of IDC Herzli- significant step for IDC in becoming a center American Friends ya’s Board of Trustees is excited to wel- of excellence in the area of real estate studies – of IDC looks come its new Chairperson, Gil Tenzer. one of the goals in IDC’s long term plan. Prof. forward to years A longtime friend of IDC Herzliya and Amnon Lehavi, incumbent of the Chair, led the former treasurer of the Board, Gil Ten- inauguration at the Atara Kaufman Symposium of growth and zer is the COO and founding member hosted by the Radzyner School of Law at IDC. A prosperity under of Contrarian Capital, an institutional graduate of Georgetown, Gil has already estab- money management firm with over $5 lished initial meetings between IDC Herzliya Gil’s leadership billion in funds under management, in- and his alma mater. Hopefully, IDC will be and to increasing cluding a dedicated real estate fund. Gil able to add Georgetown to its growing list of IDC Herzliya’s and his wife Orit have supported IDC international partner universities. Herzliya in a number of areas. They named the international support. beautiful Atara Kaufman auditorium in memo- The Board of the American Friends of IDC ry of Gil’s beloved mother, have provided schol- looks forward to years of growth and prosper- arships for native and Ethiopian Israeli students ity under Gil’s leadership and to increasing IDC throughout their degrees, and most recently Herzliya’s international support. established the Atara Kaufman Chair. This recent addition of the Atara Kaufman Chair is a

Joanne Landau, AFIDC’s Board Treasurer

oanne Landau is the She is president and chief investment officer for year old Russian girl. IDC wishes them the best Jnew treasurer on the Kurtsman Realty Corp., focused on neighbor- and will be saving a place for her at IDC Her- Board of the American hood shopping areas and warehouse space. She zliya. Friends of IDC. Bringing earned her MBA from Yale University and is tremendous experience in married to Rabbi Fred Schwalb of the Hebrew the private and nonprofit Congregation of Somers. Joanne and Fred have Joanne and Fred have been sectors to her newly ap- been contributors since their first introduction contributors since their pointed position, Joanne to IDC Herzliya, and have shown tremendous first introduction to IDC was already an active generosity with their time and enthusiasm. On Herzliya, and have shown American Friends of IDC a recent trip to Birobidzhan, a town at the cen- Board member, initiating ter of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Russia, tremendous generosity with gatherings and helping to make connections. Joanne and Fred decided to adopt a fourteen their time and enthusiasm.

Mark Gerson, AFIDC’s Board Secretary

Mark and his wife, ark Gerson is the secretary of periphery, Ethiopian Israeli scholarships, and Rabbi Erica, have Mthe American Friends of IDC the Dance Troupe at IDC. They also established supported the Board. He is a longtime supporter the Seymour Fox Hillel Dinners for hundreds of IDC Herzliya and is currently the of international and Israeli students to come activities of the longest serving officer at AFIDC. He together for dynamic Shabbat dinners at IDC. International Insti- is chairperson of Gerson Lehrman tute for Counter- Group, the largest expert network Recently Mark partnered with retired football Terrorism at IDC, company in the world, connecting star Tiki Barber, who was the running back scholarships for corporations, professional services for the NY Giants, to launch Thuzio. Thuzio students from Is- firms and institutional investors with provides an online platform for individuals and experts globally and across all types institutions to connect with professional ath- rael’s periphery, of industries. Mark and his wife, Erica, who letes for instruction, experiences and appear- Ethiopian Israeli scholarships, is a Rabbi, have supported the activities of the ances. With Mark’s backing, IDC Herzliya will and the Dance Troupe at IDC International Institute for Counter-Terrorism be auctioning off some of these opportunities at IDC, scholarships for students from Israel’s to raise money for IDC.

IDC WINTER 2013 // 31 His Excellency Ron Prosor, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Hosts IDC Herzliya in New York City eep in the heart of every IDC Herzliya sup- founder and president of IDC Herzliya. Several the Institute for Counter-Terrorism and deputy Dporter is a love for Israel. This was over- IDC alumni, many of whom graduated from the dean of the Lauder School of Government, Diplo- whelmingly evident at the AFIDC Board recep- Argov Fellows program and are now working macy & Strategy, Prof. Uriel Reichman and H.E. tion at the New York residence of His Excellency with Israel’s Mission to the UN in NYC, came to Ron Prosor. Just days before Operation Pillar of Ron Prosor, Israel’s ambassador to the United show their support. AFIDC Director Felicia Zarai Defense, the experts gave an excellent overview Nations. Following the inaugural board meeting opened the evening by introducing the speak- of the internal and external issues facing Israel of AFIDC’s new Chairperson, Gil Tenzer, mem- ers: Jonathan Davis, VP for External Relations, and how IDC is poised to move the country and bers of the board and friends of IDC gathered to IDC Herzliya and head of the Raphael Recanati its international standing in a positive direction. meet the ambassador and Prof. Uriel Reichman, International School, Dr. Boaz Ganor, director of

Dr. Boaz Ganor, Amb. Ron Prosor, Prof. Uriel Reichman, Jonathan Davis, Gil Tenzer, Prof. Uriel Reichman with Jo Carole & Ronald incoming AFIDC chairperson, and Felicia Zarai. Lauder, founders of the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy at IDC Herzliya.

Zell Fellow Offir Gutelzon and fellow Dafna Meitar Nechmad, member Batya Kahane & Daniel Judisman. Allen Rosenshine, AFIDC board IDC alumni Michal Gutelzon, and Ori of the Israel Friends of IDC, and member. Anavim. Marcia Riklis.

Jeff Wiesenfeld & Andrew Lewin. Amir Nechmad, member of the Alberto Vitale, AFIDC board member, Micki LaVine, Deborah Weiss and Israel Friends of IDC. with his wife Gioietta Vitale. Amit Ganor.

Amb. Ron Prosor with Miriam Bensky, Federico Petrelli & Bianca Ambrosio, Joey Low, AFIDC board member Argov Fellows supporters Bill Recker IDC alum and Argov Fellow. IDC alumni & graduates of the Argov and founder of IDC’s Israel at Heart and Dale Okonow. Fellows Program, with Gideon Argov, Program, with friends Wendy & Dan AFIDC board member & founder, Moskowitz. Argov Fellows Program.

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Cleveland Friends of IDC Herzliya on campus

Yael Cohen of Cleveland, Ohio meets with two IDC students who are recipients of the Alfred and Rebecca Rosenfeld scholarships she established in memory of her late parents. Pictured from left: Selamweet Tadesse, first year Psychology, Yael Cohen and her daughter Roni Cohen, third year Government, Diplomacy & Strategy, Jonathan Davis, and Ashager Araro, first year Government, Diplomacy & Strategy.

Dean Zvi Eckstein speaks about the Israeli Economy in New York City

DC supporters and alumni gathered together his personal experience at the Bank of Israel to to New York from Philadelphia, where he had Ito hear Professor Zvi Eckstein, noted dean of give attendees an inside look into Israel’s cur- been invited as a guest lecturer for students at the IDC Herzliya School of Economics, share rent economy and future forecast. IDC Herzliya the Wharton School of Business. He recently his thoughts on Israel and its ability to weather supporters and alumni were fascinated by Pro- published a new book, The Chosen Few, which the financial crisis that has plagued most of fessor Eckstein’s insight and showered him with analyzes the impact of education on the Jewish the developed world. Professor Eckstein drew questions after the lecture, which he answered people through an economic lens. upon his extensive knowledge of the subject and in great detail. Professor Eckstein traveled up

Michael Grotell with Janiv Jember, IDC alum, Ar- IDC Supporters Ken Abramowitz and IDC Alum Micha Ophir, Matthew Rolnick, Avner gov Fellow and former Fulbright Scholar. Inge Ginsberg with Prof. Zvi Eckstein, Brandes and Prof. Zvi Eckstein. dean of the School of Economics.

IDC Herzliya meets Princeton University in New York City

itch Julis, IDC supporter and in New York for the Princeton Uni- Mhis son Elliot Julis host Adi versity Conference, “Charting the Muallem and Ohad Ben Artzi, IDC Course: Navigating the 21st Cen- Arison School of Business students tury Economy.”

American Friends of IDC 116 East 16th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10003 T: 212-213-5961 F: 212-213-6436 [email protected] www.idc.ac.il/eng / www.afidc.org

IDC WINTER 2013 // 33 SHLOMO NEHAMA, ISRAEL FRIENDS OF IDC Chairperson, << LOOKS BACKWARDS TOWARDS IDC’S BEGINNINGS – AND >> FORWARD TOWARDS THE FUTURE “It is a pleasure and an honor to be part of this center, and to be part of the big family of IDC.”

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“I looked around at this desolate >> camp and said to myself, ‘He may be a dreamer, but if anyone can do it, he can.’”

hair of Israel Friends of IDC Herzliya, Then, a few years ago, when I left my position Shlomo Nehama’s relationship with at the bank, Uriel came and said, ‘You remem- IDC Herzliya dates back to its earli- ber when you asked me to sit on the Board of est beginnings. Taking time out from Hapoalim? Well now it’s your turn!’ So here I Chis busy day to talk with the Herzliyan, Nehama am,” he says, smiling. recollects the day that Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president of IDC Herzliya, invited “IDC is not just another university,” continues Nehama, along with the late Ted Arison, to tour Nehama. “It’s much more than that. It’s a Zionist a recently evacuated army base. university, and the only one that is truly independent and doesn’t take one shekel from the “It in no way resembled what we see today on government. It has created a unique academic campus,” says Nehama, the former chairperson environment in Israel, one in which students of Bank Hapoalim, and today a private busi- from all sectors of Israeli society – from the nessman. “Uriel described for us his vision – he privileged to the underprivileged, the religious spoke about thousands of students, about excel- to the secular, the native born to the immigrant lence, and about becoming one of the leading from Ethiopia - are working together and in- universities in Israel and worldwide. I looked terwoven with students from around the world. around at this desolate camp and said to myself, And when I think that it all began with Uriel’s ‘He may be a dreamer, but if anyone can do it, vision, well for me it’s the purest example there he can.’” is of entrepreneurship in action.”

The late Ted Arison, and Shari Arison, whose One of Nehama’s goals for Israel Friends is to generous support helped to establish the Arison continue reaching out to the thousands of IDC School of Business at IDC Herzliya in 1995, as Herzliya alumni, many of whom are working well as Nehama, stood alongside Reichman from today in high positions in the business and gov- the very beginning. Today, gazing at the campus, ernmental arenas, to encourage their involve- which is bursting with activity and excitement, ment. Another task is to form collaborative en- Nehama feels a great sense of fulfillment. “The “For me, IDC deavors with Friends of IDC in the US and in dream became reality,” he says. Europe. But the main job, as Nehama sees it, is Herzliya is the “to support the staff and the students, by offer- The story behind how Nehama took up the posi- ing both financial and moral support. It is our tion of chairperson at Israel Friends is certainly purest exam- job to remind them of the valuable work they one for the books. According to Nehama, “When are doing, and to explain to the Israeli public I became chairperson of Bank Hapoalim, I asked ple there is of what IDC Herzliya is and represents and why Uriel to become the director of our Board. At everyone should support this crucial initiative. first he said he didn’t have much time, but I entrepreneur- For me personally, it is a pleasure and an honor thought that his presence on the Board would to be part of this center, and to be part of the big be very important to the bank, and refused to ship in action.” family of IDC.” take no for an answer. He eventually agreed, and - Joy Pincus came on board to help us for a number of years.

IDC WINTER 2013 // 35 Bilha Hochman Director of Public Affairs at IDC Herzliya, Retires

Bilha Hochman, former director of Public Affairs with Prof. Prof. Amnon Rubinstein, member of the Uriel Reichman, founder and president, IDC Herzliya. The Honorable Shimon Peres, president of the State senior staff Radzyner School of Law with Bilha Prof. Reichman said: “Bilha has been with IDC Herzliya of Israel, with Bilha Hochman, former director of Hochman, former director of Public Affairs. from the very start. She played a major role in helping this Public Affairs. place to grow and put her heart and soul into it.”

After over 18 years of service at IDC Herzliya, was such a wonderful teamwork over the years Bilha Hochman, director of Public Affairs, – working alongside Prof. Reichman and Jona- has retired. It’s truly the end of an era, as than Davis was a truly gratifying experience. Hochman has been with IDC Herzliya The atmosphere at IDC Herzliya is so warm and since its very inception. “I was actually supportive – coming to work each day was like serving as a member of the Herzliya City coming home.” Council when the establishment of IDC came up for approval. I remember put- Hochman will be greatly missed on campus. Ac- ting my signature on the document cording to Prof. Reichman, “Bilha has been with that granted the institute the right to IDC Herzliya from the very start. She played a exist – though I had no idea at the major role in helping this place to grow and put time how profoundly involved I her heart and soul into it. In spite of her retire- would become,” says Hochman. ment, she remains part of our family, for which we are all very grateful.” Shortly afterwards, Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president of IDC Herzliya, ap- Jonathan Davis, vice president for External Af- proached Hochman and invited her to join as fairs at IDC and head, Raphael Recanati Inter- director of Public Affairs. She gladly accepted national School, also reminisced about working and began nearly two decades of loyal service alongside Hochman: “Bilha’s Zionist values and to the institute. “I was privileged to see IDC love of IDC Herzliya have been most apparent grow through all of its steps,” says Hochman, in the 12 years we have worked together. Her looking back. “From the very first school, passion for assisting students in need and im- which was the Radzyner School of Law, to all proving the students’ quality of life, as well as of the schools, research centers and facilities her special care and respect for our supporters offered today.” have made a huge difference to this institution. She is an integral part of this university and we Bilha Hochman, former director of Public Affairs with Oudi Hochman was also an integral part of the es- have been blessed to have had her work here Recanati, chairperson of IDC Herzliya’s Board of Directors and tablishment of Israel Friends of IDC, which well after retirement age. Bilha also loves every 2011 Honorary Fellow Major-General (res.) Meir Dagan. she accomplished by educating people about square inch of the Land of Israel, in addition to the IDC Herzliya vision, and the promise of that of IDC, and having her as a partner to share the impact it could have on Israeli society. “It this with, has been great.”

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At a German Friends of IDC Herzliya event. From left, Bilha Hochman, former director of Public Affairs; Prof. Dr. Dr. H.C. Mult. Gert Kaiser and his wife and Dr. Harry Radzyner. Bilha Hochman, IDC’s former director of Public Affairs, with Israel Friends of IDC Herzliya supporters, Subhi and Suheir Tannous.

At an Israel Friends of IDC Herzliya event, Haim Gouri, Bilha Hochman, former director of Public Affairs with the 2008 IDC Herzliya honorary fellow, Jonathan Davis, late Sammy Ofer z”l, benefactor of the Sammy Ofer School of vice president for External Relations and head, Raphael Communications at IDC Herzliya. Recanati International School, and Bilha Hochman, former director of Public Affairs.

Though officially in retirement, Hochman will As for what else the future holds, Hochman cludes, “and to have played a part in its existence continue her engagement with IDC in an unof- says there are many different options for her to and development, I feel an enormous sense of ficial capacity. Many of the donors and support- pursue, but for now she’s simply enjoying the pride. I wish Gili Dinstein, the new director of ers of IDC Herzliya today see Hochman as their new state of affairs and the ability to unwind, External Relations, as thrilling and rewarding conduit to the institute, and she will remain so, while looking back the marvelous years of in- an experience as it’s been for me.” while continuing to provide assistance wherever tense activity. needed, to administration and staff. She’ll also - Joy Pincus continue to follow the Israel Friends’ club, to “IDC Herzliya is such a very special place, with which she feels strongly attached. an important mission in the world,” she con-

Welcoming Gili Dinstein: IDC Herzliya’s New Director of External relations

IDC Herzliya is pleased to welcome Gili Dinstein, the new director of External Relations. Dinstein brings over 20 years of experience working in print and electronic media alike. She served more than a decade as a senior economic editor for the daily newspaper Ma’ariv, and was the editor of its three economic magazines, as well as writing her own weekly personal column on current affairs. She also served for three years as the paper’s UK Bureau Chief, stationed in London, and then returned to Israel as chief editor of the Hebrew edition of the prestigious American magazine, Forbes, which she built from scratch. She then developed a TV format for Channel 2 called “Family Business” and served as one of the three panelists for Channel 10’s economics show, “Money Talks,” and was a VP Business Development for a hi-tech start-up company. Dinstein, who holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Tel Aviv University and a master’s degree in Communications from the Hebrew University, is also involved in several philanthropic causes and social responsibility projects.

IDC WINTER 2013 // 37 Inauguration of the Atara Kaufman Chair in Real Estate Studies & the Atara Kaufman Symposium on Current Legal Issues The Atara Kaufman Chair in Real Estate Studies will play a significant role in Atara Kaufman contributing to the Radzyner School of Law’s international reputation.

n December 11, 2012, the Radzyner School In his remarks, Prof. Uriel Reichman, found- Rabin-Margalioth, who opened the issue of Oof Law at IDC Herzliya was proud to inau- er and president of IDC Herzliya, said that as ‘Migrant Workers in the Care Industry.’ For the gurate both the Atara Kaufman Chair in Real Real Estate Studies are his academic expertise, next session, which focused on ‘Corporations and Estate Studies and the Atara Kaufman Sympo- for years he had yearned to have a specializa- Securities,’ the audience was privileged to hear sium on Current Legal Issues. tion on this subject at IDC, and now individuals Prof. Yaniv Grinstein from the Johnson School such as Gil Tenzer have made his dream come of Management at Cornell University; Dr. Mo- Both have been made possible by the generosity true. Reichman, who received his doctorate de- ran Ofir from the Radzyner School of Law; and of Gil Tenzer, the new chairperson of the Ameri- gree in Law at the University of Chicago, wrote Prof. Nittai K. Bergman from the Sloan School can Friends of IDC Herzliya’s Board of Trustees. his PhD thesis in the field of real estate studies, of Management at MIT.

From left: Prof. Amnon Rubinstein, Radzyner School of Law, IDC Herzliya; Family of Atara Kaufman. From left: Dorit and Chaim Kaufman (Chaim is Justice (Ret.) Elisheva Barak, National Labor Court; Gil Tenzer, Director Atara’s brother); Gil Tenzer, Atara’s son and benefactor of the Atara Kaufman of Real Estate, Contrarian Capital Management, LLC. – (Gil is the Chair’s Chair in Real Estate Studies and the Atara Kaufman Symposium on Current donor and Atara Kaufman’s son); Prof. Frank Michelman, Harvard Law Legal Issues; Karin Kaufman, IDC Herzliya MBA graduate and head of School; Chief Justice (Ret.) Aharon Barak, Supreme Court of Israel, and Career Development Center; and lawyer Ronit Gross, Atara’s daughter. Radzyner School of Law, IDC Herzliya; and Prof. Amnon Lehavi, Atara Kaufman Professor of Real Estate, Radzyner School of Law, IDC Herzliya.

The COO and founding member of Contrarian and has been a renowned scholar in the field, hav- Following lunch, we returned for the final session, Capital, an institutional money management ing served as the dean of the Law School at Tel on ‘Property and Real Estate.’ Greetings were giv- firm with over $5 billion in funds under man- Aviv University, prior to founding IDC Herzliya en by Gil Tenzer, whose passion for this subject agement, including a dedicated real estate fund, and becoming its president. shined through every word. Gil spoke of the great Gil and his wife Orit are long-time supporters of promise that the new Symposium and Chair in IDC Herzliya. Both Chair and Symposium are Jonathan Davis, vice president for External Rela- Real Estate Studies hold for the future, and of the named in memory of Gil’s beloved mother, Atara tions and head, Raphael Recanati International powerful positive impact they can have on those Kaufman. School, also spoke during the event, praising the practicing in the field. He also mentioned his late late Atara Kaufman as having been “a beautiful mother, Atara Kaufman, and how important the The Atara Kaufman Chair in Real Estate Stud- and very intelligent individual who dearly loved world of free markets was to her. Next, audience ies will play a significant role in contributing her family. Prof. Amnon Lehavi is privileged to members were treated to three fascinating lectur- to the law school’s international reputation and be the incumbent of an academic chair named ers: Prof. Frank I. Michelman, Robert Walmsley in fostering and facilitating real estate studies, for such a fine woman.” Davis went on to men- University Professor, Harvard Law School – one scholarship and research at IDC Herzliya. The tion that IDC Herzliya is indebted to Prof. Hillel of the world’s most prominent constitutional law Symposium, an annual event to be held at IDC Sommer for making the original introduction scholars; Prof. Lee Anne Fennell, Max Pam Pro- Herzliya, will be instrumental in helping to ex- between the institute and Gil Tezner. fessor of Law, University of Chicago; and Prof. tend the international reputation of the Radzyner Amnon Lehavi, Atara Kaufman Professor of Real School of Law, and in bringing visiting profes- Following greetings and remarks by Prof. Aharon Estate, Radzyner School of Law. sors from around the world to IDC Herzliya. This Barak, president (ret.), Supreme Court of Israel year’s Symposium was entitled, “Government and Olga Radzyner Research Chair, Radzyner Truly it was an auspicious start to an initiative and Markets: New Perspectives,” and included a School of Law and Prof. Sharon Rabin-Margal- that adds a great deal of prestige to both the distinguished panel of international guests, who ioth, dean, Radzyner School of Law, we entered law school and the university, and brings great discussed three distinct types of markets and how the Symposium’s first session. Prof. Zvi Eckstein, honor to the memory of Atara Kaufman. government plays a role in them. dean, School of Economics, IDC Herzliya discussed ‘Employment Policy,’ followed by Prof. - Joy Pincus

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Gala Event takes Place in Dusseldorf, Germany

From left: Amb. Avi Primor, director of the Center for European Candidate for Bundeskanzler Prof. H.C. Peer Steinbrück (MP), Studies, H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.E. Dr. h.c. Dr. Rafael Seligmann, Former Ministerpresident of Bavaria Joachim Gauck, president of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Günther Beckstein, Former Chancellor of Austria Dr. Hannelore Kraft, minister-president of North Rhine-Westphalia. Wolfgang Schüssel, Dr. Harry Radzyner, longtime IDC Herzliya supporter and benefactor of the Radzyner Law School.

Dr. Harry Radzyner, longtime IDC Herzliya supporter Timed to align with the Gala event, on the morning of the Gala, all German alumni and benefactor of the Radzyner Law School, Dr. of IDC were invited to a special breakfast with Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder Micheline Radzyner, Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president of IDC Herzliya (third from left), as well as with Jonathan Davis, and president, IDC Herzliya, Christina Rau, wife of the vice president for External Relations and head, Raphael Recanati International late Johannes Rau, the former president of Germany. School (second from left), Adv. Rachel Levitan, board member of Israel Friends of IDC Herzliya (second from right) and Dr. Harry Radzyner (not in this photo).

Photographs courtesy of: Thomas Rafalzyk, Rafael Herlich and Sybil Schmücker. IDC WINTER 2013 // 39 th

The Annual International Conference 1of the International2 Institute for Counter-Terrorism The World Summit on Counter-Terrorism 2012: Terrorism’s Global Impact

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“Terror,” Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and ism (ICT) focused on major geo-strategic pro- public opinion makers from around the world. president of the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) cesses, each of which, and cumulatively, affect The last two days of the conference consisted Herzliya, noted solemnly in inaugurating the world affairs in general, and Middle Eastern and of over twenty professional workshops, some 12th Annual International Conference of the Islamic countries in particular. assessing current terror tactics and threats and International Institute for Counter-Terrorism, others assessing regional issues. “is the greatest single violation of human rights, Major conference themes covered the process enslaving untold numbers of people through that has come to be known as the Arab Spring, Coming in the immediate wake of the annual fear. The growing threat of terror and of weap- in which traditional regimes were overthrown meeting of the United Nations General As- ons of mass destruction makes building an in- and various Sunni Islamist movements, such sembly, with appearances by Prime Minister ternational coalition absolutely imperative. This as the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafist move- Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President gathering,” he asserted, “is among the most ment, came to power. Numerous speakers fo- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran’s pursuit of important examples of the trend toward build- cused on this collapse of the old authoritarian nuclear weapons generated intense discussion ing such coalitions.” regimes in the name of democratization, which in conference plenary sessions. In addition, the allowed fundamentalist movements and hybrid attack on the American consulate in Benghazi,

“We are here for four days of concerted hard work that will enable you to return with tools in counter- terrorism within a broader and fortified network.” Dr. Boaz Ganor, Ronald S. Lauder chair for Counter-Terrorism, deputy dean, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy, and founder and executive director of the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president of the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya.

Dr. Boaz Ganor, Ronald S. Lauder chair for Shabtai Shavit, chairperson of the Board of Evelyne Tamman Douek, longtime friend of the Counter-Terrorism, deputy dean, Lauder School Directors of the International Institute for International Institute for Counter-Terrorism of Government and founder and executive Counter-Terrorism (ICT) and former head of (ICT). director of the International Institute for Counter- the Mossad, Israel. Terrorism (ICT).

As Dr. Boaz Ganor, Ronald S. Lauder chair terrorist organizations to exploit democratic Libya during the course of the conference, on for Counter-Terrorism, deputy dean, Lauder elections in order to gain power with the aura of the significant date of September 11, added to School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy, legitimacy. These crises of power transfers and deliberations regarding al Qaeda and its opera- and founder and executive director of the Inter- Islamist revolutions, speakers noted, have also tional capabilities. national Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), led to the erosion or disappearance of effective advised participants, “We are here for four days control of territory, borders and certain popula- of concerted hard work that will enable you to tions as an outgrowth of regime instability. return with tools in counter-terrorism within a broader and fortified network.” As he went on to The conference’s initial two days were devoted to describe, the 12th International Conference of keynote lectures delivered by decision makers, the International Institute for Counter-Terror- heads of security services, senior academics and

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“Terror is the greatest single violation of human rights, enslaving untold numbers of people through fear.” Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president of the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya

Prof. Uriel Reichman (rt.) with Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Aharon Ze’evi-Farkash, former head of the Military Intelligence Directorate, Israel.

Prof. Alex Mintz, dean, Lauder School of Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Amos Yadlin, director of Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ami Ayalon, former director Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, the Institute for National Security Studies of the Israel Security Agency (ISA) and former IDC Herzliya. and former head of the Military Intelligence commander of the Navy. Directorate, Israel.

Yaakov Peri (left), former director of Israel MK Lt. Gen (Ret.) Shaul Mofaz, head of the Commissioner (Ret.) David Cohen, former Security Agency (ISA) with Maj. Gen. (Res.) Kadima Party, former chairperson of the general commissioner of Police, Israel. Danny Rothschild, director of the Institute of Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Israeli Policy and Strategy (IPS), IDC Herzliya. Knesset, former minister of Defense and former IDF chief of Staff.

Commissioner Yohanan Danino, general Commander Roy Vincent Trinidad, chief of the Commissioner (Ret.) Shlomo Aharonishki, former commissioner of the Police, Israel. Administration Division and assistant division general commissioner of the Police, Israel. chief of Manpower and Organization Division of the Joint Staff for Operations (OJ3) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Navy, The Philippines, with David Cameron.

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Iran and the International Community “By the time we meet next year,” projected ney general of Canada, reminded the gathering United States to apply the same policies to the Prof. Uzi Arad, professor, IDC Herzliya, former of its common cause: “the struggle against hate, IRGC as it has to al-Qaeda. “Attacks on their National Security advisor to the prime minister incitement, terror and genocide.” Iran, he said, facilities and assets would change Iran’s per- and former head, National Security Council, constitutes a clear and present danger to peace ception regarding American willingness to use Israel, “we may well know what the decision was and security, to its own people and to Israel and force. This is a state whose excesses must be con- regarding Iran, though the dust may not have the Jewish people. “We are witnessing the toxic fronted. We must be tougher with the IRGC and settled. Was Iran stopped, by whom and what convergence of the threat of nuclear weapons, smarter with Iran.” will it say about America’s position in the genocidal incitement and state-sponsored ter- world?” In today’s tense atmosphere, Arad add- rorism – with Iran operating in a culture of im- Michael Singh, managing director, Washington “We are witnessing the toxic punity; the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Institute for Near East Policy and former senior (IRGC) does not appear on the world lists of director for Middle East Affairs, National Secu- convergence of the threat of terror organizations.” rity Council, USA, who recalled that he was in nuclear weapons, genocidal Israel on the day of the 9/11 attacks in 2001, said incitement and state-sponsored Prof. Abraham Sofaer, George P. Schultz senior that his view of national security issues from terrorism – with Iran operating in a fellow in Foreign Policy and National Security the perspective of United States interests “quite culture of impunity.” Affairs, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, corresponds with Israel’s,” since both are threat- Prof. Irwin Cotler, member of the Canadian USA, provided a review of “thirty-two years of ened by Iran. “This is much broader than a non- Parliament, former minister of Justice and attorney successive failed American policies, which show proliferation challenge and has presented three general of Canada. the same flaws that allowed the al-Qaeda attacks challenging paradoxes: We keep offering better

“By the time we meet next year, we may well know what the decision was regarding Iran, though the dust may not have settled.... Israel has every right to call upon the world’s lone superpower to fulfill its historic role of protecting the West.” - Prof. Uzi Arad, professor, IDC Herzliya and former National Security advisor to the prime minister and head, Prof. Abraham Sofaer, George P. Schultz Prof. Irwin Cotler, member of the National Security Council, Israel. senior fellow in Foreign Policy and National Canadian Parliament, former minister of Security Affairs, Hoover Institution, Justice and attorney general of Canada. Stanford University, USA.

ed, it is acceptable to insist upon red lines and “Every US president since Carter has incentives, so they keep waiting for even bet- deadlines regarding what enrichment levels – tried engagement with Iran. Getting ter ones; we have given them more time, which although it is not necessary for the conversation along is the end goal of Western has delayed sanctions; we have softened our red to be public. The question is whether the US will policy. But how does one get Iran lines, to the point that they now lack credibility.” step up and stop the Iranian march to nuclear According to Singh, “We need clear shared US- weapons during 2013. To Arad, Israel has every to want to engage with the US if it Israel red lines and pullback to less generous right to call upon the world’s lone superpower to represents an ideological threat to red lines,” noting that “every US president since fulfill its historic role of protecting the West. their authoritarian regime?” Carter has tried engagement with Iran. Getting Michael Singh, managing director, Washington along is the end goal of Western policy. But how According to Boaz Ganor, the threat of a mili- Institute for Near East Policy and former senior does one get Iran to want to engage with the tarily nuclear Iran is much greater for Iran’s director for Middle East Affairs, National Security US if it represents an ideological threat to their neighbors than for Israel, since Iran would use Council, USA. authoritarian regime?” nuclear military capacity as deterrence to promote their interests in and beyond the region. to take place, thirty-two years of US weakness, What needs to be done, according to Boaz “Therefore, Israel should not necessarily be the with episodic amateurish diplomacy.” To Sofaer, Ganor, is to make clear to Iran that the cur- one to take the hot potato.” In the event of an at- “America’s failure to respond to Iran’s surro- rent situation is dangerous to them. “We need tack, Ganor continued, “Iranian proxies, namely gate terror attacks are the cause of its nuclear a new world order, an alliance with one goal, Hezbollah, IRGC and al-Quds, are already pre- program, just as it was its failure to punish and a NATO with a different platform, namely, to pared for counter-attack operations. But even its policy of indulgence of al-Qaeda that led to stand against Iran and advance, rather than a without an attack, Iran as a nuclear weaponized 9/11.” Unfortunately, all remaining options are MAD policy, an IAD policy – Iranian Assured state would unleash their agents in order to ad- dangerous and could have been avoided. “We Destruction – to prevent the nuclear prolifera- vance their interests.” should have bombed convoys known to be sup- tion of other countries.” plying Iranian and Iranian-trained insurgents Prof. Irwin Cotler, member of the Canadian in Iraq who were killing US servicemen. Our Parliament, former minister of Justice and attor- failure to do so is shocking.” Sofaer advised the

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Countering New Constellations “The Muslim Brotherhood’s goal is to expand the current areas of control into a bloc and a Caliphate...They are casting their eyes to the real goal: control of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, which will give them the economic means to carry out their worldwide ambitions... If Iran goes nuclear, so will Egypt and Saudi Arabia – all countries ruled by Muslim Brotherhood regimes – putting a Caliphate effectively into place.”

Avi Dichter, minister for Home Front Defense and former director, Israel Security Agency (ISA)

Regional developments, a focus within both worry about current processes and possible con- Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel, former director, plenary sessions and workshops, pose great con- sequences. Noting Syria as an example, “Dete- Counter-Terrorism Bureau, and research associ- cern. Indeed, Boaz Ganor expressed distinct rioration could be instant and massive, with no ate, ICT, discussed the multiple terror threats

(l to r) Denis Monette, chairperson of Stop Terrorism Aggressive Response Coordinated Operational Management (STARCOM) and former assistant commissioner of Police, Nassau County, New York, USA; Avi Dichter, minister for Home Front Defense and former director, Israel Security Agency (ISA); Dr. Boaz Ganor and Jonathan Davis, head of the Raphael Recanati International School and vice president for External Relations, IDC Herzliya.

clue of how long the status quo can be sus- “While the Arab world’s hatred “The Middle East is the tained.” Whether the Muslim Brotherhood or only area that is bucking Islamic Jihad forces ultimately gain the upper of Israel has not lessened, hand, the alternatives are all bad as far as Israel they have too much going the world trend since is concerned, he said. Maj. Gen. (res) Amos Gilead, head, Political-Military Branch, on in their own yards to be the 1970s of moving from Ministry of Defense, noted the negligible likeli- preoccupied with us.” hood of direct dialogue between Israel and ei- freedom and democracy ther the Muslim Brotherhood or Iran, since Deputy Prime Minister Dan Meridor, minister for they, like Hamas, believe that Israel has no right Intelligence and Atomic Energy to autocracy.” to exist: “They probably see bright opportunities to realize their aims in the future,” he sur- on Israel’s southern front. Can one enforce the Dr. Amichai Magen, senior researcher and head of mised. Deputy Prime Minister Dan Meridor, same arrangement from Gaza’s Hamas rulers Political Development, ICT minister for Intelligence and Atomic Energy, on that we have with Lebanon? Can the Bedouin the other hand, noted that while their hatred of of Sinai be economically motivated to shift their Israel has not lessened, “they have too much major focus from smuggling? What are the chief going on in their own yards to be preoccupied motivating factors of the new regime in Egypt? with us.” All these are questions that will face Israel head- on in the immediate future.

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Keynote Plenary Speaker Avi Dichter, minister Arabia – all countries ruled by Muslim Brother- and its approaches to promoting democracy for Home Front Defense and former director, hood regimes – putting a Caliphate effectively abroad, he noted that the Middle East “is the Israel Security Agency (ISA), projected that cur- into place.” only area that is bucking the world trend since rent regional developments mark a major turn- the 1970s of moving from freedom and democ- ing point in the process of creeping Islamist con- Affirming this assessment, Matthew Betten- racy to autocracy,” and pointed to “a tyranny- trol. “Their goal is to expand the current areas of hausen, vice president and chief security officer, terror link.” The very term “Arab Spring,” Boaz control into a bloc and a Caliphate.” Ultimately, AEG Worldwide, former Homeland Security ad- Ganor interjected, reflects a euphoria based in according to Dichter, “They are casting their visor and director, State of California Emergen- “bipartisan American naïveté – the perception eyes to the real goal: control of Saudi Arabia cy Management Agency, USA, noted, “We see that democracy is a miracle solution to politi- and the Gulf States, which will give them the some states that have lost control over portions cal violence and terrorism, when in fact, it’s the economic means to carry out their worldwide of their territory, as is the case in Yemen, Sudan very opposite, since modern terrorism mainly ambitions.” Egypt, he continued, will never be and the Sinai, creating ungoverned areas, which attacks democracies.” The second mistaken be- the same, even if it maintains a superficial sur- offer a haven for terrorist elements. Long term lief, challenged by Magen and other speakers, is face kinship with the West. When it comes to developments point to a Muslim Brotherhood that a free election constitutes democracy, when Iran, “If it goes nuclear, so will Egypt and Saudi takeover.” The Brotherhood’s ideological origins democracy is first and foremost a set of values.

Maj. Gen. (res) Amos Gilead, head of the Deputy Prime Minister Dan Meridor, minister Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel, former Political-Military Branch, Ministry of Defense, for Intelligence and Atomic Energy, Israel. director, Counter-Terrorism Bureau, and Israel. research associate, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT).

“We see some states that have share a common denominator with some of the Much can still be done to change the negative lost control over portions of their most virulent terrorist organizations, he noted, course: strengthen Arab countries that have not such as al Zawahiri and Hamas, and would har- yet fallen, understand the fundamentalists’ ra- territory, as is the case in Yemen, ness the state resources for Dawa - effectively, tionale: they aren’t lunatics and they have their Sudan and the Sinai, creating the funding of a new breed of jihadi operations. own rationale of costs and benefits. As Ganor ungoverned areas, which offer Bettenhausen stated – presciently – that small stated, “Stop being naïve. Stop legitimizing a haven for terrorist elements. regional organizations would want to drag the those winning elections in hybrid terrorist or- situation into a regional war for their own cal- ganizations because of their semi-pseudo legiti- Long-term developments culations and would be quite willing for Hamas macy.” Or, as Bettenhausen cautioned, “Better point to a Muslim Brotherhood to take the hit from Israel. He projected further a false quiet now, measured by the distance of takeover....We may yet see an that we may yet see an Israel-Syrian war, initi- one katyusha rocket from a terror affiliate in Israel-Syrian war, initiated by ated by Assad’s desperation or by his moving the Sinai to a crowded area in Israel” – exactly WMD locations. the scenario analyzed at the conference’s “War Assad’s desperation or by his Game” conclusion. moving WMD locations.” Dr. Amichai Magen, senior researcher and head Matthew Bettenhausen, vice president and chief of Political Development, and researcher, ICT, security officer, AEG Worldwide, former Homeland noted the anomaly of the Middle East as com- Security advisor and director, State of California pared with every other corner of the world. In a Emergency Management Agency, USA session focused on United States foreign policy

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Tactics and Strategies

As a central conference feature, plenaries Israel.” When the Muslim Brotherhood quotes vestigated. Dr. Eitan Azani, deputy executive and workshops addressed terror and counter- the notorious Protocols of the Elders of Zion director, ICT, expressed assurance that a cyber terrorism tactics and strategies including new in its constitution, Small stated, “it is a social terror attack is only a matter of terrorists’ gain- technologies in terrorism – how to cope with the movement dedicated to the removal of the Oth- ing the means and ability to successfully launch threat of cyber terrorism, nuclear terrorism and er,” whereas the basic notions of democracy in one. Dropping the aspect of trying to win over biological terrorism; hybrid terrorist organiza- the West recognize citizenship, the recognition hearts and minds, there is a desire to disentangle tions, functioning simultaneously in both po- of the Other and the right to equality for all foreign policy from counter-terrorism, but can litical and the terrorist arenas; chemical and under one system as a cornerstone. Unfortu- it be done? pharmaceutical terrorism – the danger that ter- nately, the disease has affected discourse on the rorist organizations will counterfeit medica- region, according to Small. In the media and Paul Benda, director, Homeland Security Ad- tions, both to earn a profit and to physically contemporary academia, anyone who focuses vanced Research Projects Agency and chief of harm a target population; radicalization and on sexism or racism in the once-colonized areas Staff, Dept. of Homeland Security, Science and of the Muslim world tends to be categorized as Technology, USA, described his organization As a special highlight, the conference Islamophobic and dismissed. as being a technical clearing house for first re- hosted the world premier of sponders. A perpetual challenge is “how do we documentary filmmaker Pierre Rehov’s At the same time, the Rt. Hon. Jim Murphy get tools to the private sector, affordably?” One “Suicide Killing – Proliferation: The MP, shadow secretary of Defense, UK, noted solution is the “focus on dual-use technolo- Path to Darkness,” followed by a panel that “9/11 taught us many things. One was the gies, upgrading existing technologies that are discussion of scholars. perpetrators’ misconception that our strength already deployed, for example, leveraging exist-

Brian M. Jenkins, senior Rt. Hon. Jim Murphy MP, Paul Benda, director, Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects advisor to the President, RAND shadow secretary of State for Agency and chief of Staff, Dept. of Homeland Security, Science and Corporation, USA. Defense, UK. Technology, USA at podium.

de-radicalization processes among fundamen- “9/11 taught us many things. ing closed-circuit television or fire protection talist Islamist terrorists; state-sponsored terror- One was the perpetrators’ systems and infrastructures to integrate new ism; regime instability and the development of technologies.” ungovernable areas; local and global pockets of misconception that our strength jihadist terrorism; and Old Laws/New Battle- derived from buildings, not the Brian M. Jenkins, senior advisor to the Presi- fields: the appropriateness of international hu- values we cherish.” dent, RAND Corp., USA, pointed out that in manitarian law to the characteristics of the the eleven years since 9/11, and the forty since Rt. Hon. Jim Murphy MP, shadow secretary of modern battlefield. As a special highlight, the the Munich Olympics attack, “bombings still Defense, UK conference hosted the world premier of docu- account for the vast majority of terror attacks, mentary filmmaker Pierre Rehov’s “Suicide with the innovation of suicide bombings and a Killing – Proliferation: The Path to Darkness,” derived from buildings, not the values we cher- decline in hostage takings. The Internet forms followed by a panel discussion of scholars. ish.” Now, according to Matthew Bettenhausen, the major innovation to their arsenal, and is ex- “pre-emption counter-terrorism has come to the ploited.” Offering a positive observation, “They Dr. Charles Asher Small, director, Institute for fore,” using methods such as targeted assassina- have not yet held cities hostage with WMD, gone the Study of Global Anti-Semitism and Policy tion and improved communication. “Learning nuclear, or disbursed radioactive dirty bombs.” (ISGAP) and Koret fellow, Hoover Institution, to share information effectively is what we’re all Jenkins also noted welcome changes in our at- Stanford University, USA, drew attention to a about. We have created fusion centers, bringing titude toward counter-terrorism. “Our great- highly effective tool employed by radical politi- all players together – federal, national, state, lo- est success has been our unanimity of focus in cal Islam, namely Anti-Semitism and the role its cal and cross-disciplinary.” supporting counter-terror operations and in- rhetoric plays “as the fuel in their rise to power.” ternational cooperation. We are unable to wipe According to Small, “Anti-Semitism is an in- Yet our adversaries are equally adaptive, noted out terrorism; we regrettably accept it on our creasingly strategic weapon against the West Dr. Assaf Moghadam, senior researcher, ICT, political landscape, dampening our moral in- and democracies as well as against the Jews and claiming that terrorist innovation is under-in- dignation.”

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Ideology vs. Crime: Compatible Motives in Attacking the West

Commissioner (Ret.) David Cohen, former to bring terror back to the criminal level, strip- “Our nation has changed since general commissioner of the Police, Israel, was ping off the ideological aspect,” adding that 9/11. Beginning the next day, every among speakers who pointed to the direct con- military force is often not optimally effective. nection between crime and terror. “The two of- Lotan spoke about great efforts and successes in American carried an American flag. ten share economic as well as ideological mo- the area of intelligence in the sphere of business We also became Israelis, no longer tives, which can include: If we can’t destroy the networks, using the example of Russia, where naïve about realities which were West with weapons, we will destroy it with terrorist and criminal activity operates freely no longer abstract. We thank you, drugs. This needs to be fought on an interna- within the system, using tactics such as hacking our Israeli friends, for helping us tional basis, as in fighting organized crime.” and forgery. Still, while we have made important remember. We are more than just progress in tracking terror-tainted finds and in Col. (Res.) Adv. Lior Lotan, former executive targeted killing, it is not yet enough. As Com- allies in the war on terror and more director and senior researcher, ICT, noted that missioner Adrian Leppard, commissioner of than friends.” religion and ideology combined with insurgency the City of London Police, UK, noted, “Fraud Cyrus R. Vance Jr. , district attorney of Manhattan, are very complicated to beat. “What we need is and crime are additional means which terror The New York County District Attorney’s Office, USA

Cyrus R. Vance Jr., district attorney of Col. (Res.) Adv. Lior Lotan, former executive (l to r) Commissioner Adrian Leppard, Manhattan, The New York County District director and senior researcher, International commissioner of the City of London Police, UK; Attorney’s Office, USA. Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT). Sir David Garrard; and Jonathan Davis, IDC Herzliya vice president for External Relations. “Fraud and crime are additional means which terror organizations use to hurt innocent civilians. We must find ways of dealing with the ever-growing threat of cyber terrorism and crime.” Commissioner Adrian Leppard, commissioner of the City of London Police, UK

“Crime and terror often organizations use to hurt innocent civilians. We following the money trails, many of which move must find ways of dealing with the ever-growing through New York,” Vance added. “Our role is share economic as well threat of cyber terrorism and crime.” not just local but international. These efforts Leppard,Sir David Garrard, Jonathan as ideological motives, enable us to thwart terror actions in New York Cyrus R. Vance Jr., district attorney of Manhat- and far beyond.” Seizing funds can be the most which can include: If we tan, The New York County District Attorney’s effective means of hampering and halting terror Office, USA, spoke of the Manhattan District operations, as with drugs and money launder- can’t destroy the West with Attorney office’s steps to fight terror, which put ing. “Foreign banks know there is a consequence weapons, we will destroy it a 9/11 lesson into effect: pro-active policing and for failing to adhere to violations and sanctions prosecution are among our most effective tools. against terror organizations,” he stated. with drugs.” Successes include the indictment of two alleged Commissioner (Ret.) David Cohen, former general homegrown terrorists for purchasing weapons commissioner of the Police, Israel to attack synagogues and an indictment for building a bomb. “The second part of the fight is

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Where Is Global Jihad Headed? “You could make the As news of the 9/11 attack on the United College, London, UK, reported on the Shabab States Consulate in Benghazi and the murder of movement in Somalia, based on his own inter- case that 9/11 was al Amb. Christopher Stevens and three other views on site. “They are having a hard time and Americans reached conference participants, as- have lost many men and most strongholds, yet Qaeda’s peak, since there sessments of al Qaeda’s capacity and prospects in weakening, they have lashed out with bomb- has been no attack on and the strengthening of local jihadist trends ings in Kampala, Mombasa and Nairobi. They took on immediate relevance. Prof. Peter New- will continue these coordinated attacks, in the same scale since. mann, director, International Center for the all likelihood, in order to destabilize regional Study of Radicalism and Political Violence, players, as Zarakawi did to stir up fighting in Yet terror and its (ICSR), King’s College, London, UK, recalled Iraq.” The radicalization of Kenyan Muslims is organizations have that Al-Qaeda’s initial response to the Arab a new phenomenon, he added, funded by British Spring was surprise with the early “Western- Somali businessmen, radicalizing local youth metastasized.” seeming tactics” and stated democratic goals, and offering support to their families. Securing Dr. John Bew, director, International Center for the but they expressed vindication when tactics their funding streams is crucial to stemming Study of Radicalism and Political Violence, (ICSR), ultimately turned violent against secular dicta- radicals’ success, since half of his interviewees King’s College and lecturer, War Studies, King’s tors. “Al-Qaeda is at a crossroads but is far from cited financial motives as a major factor of their College, London, UK decimated.” Shiraz Maher, senior researcher, involvement and stand to become disenchanted.

(l to r) Prof. Peter Newmann , director, International Center for the Study of Radicalism and Political Violence (ICSR), King’s College, London, UK; Shiraz Maher, senior researcher, International Center for the Study of Radicalism and Political Violence (ICSR), King’s College, London, UK; Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens, research fellow, International Center for the Study of Radicalism and Political Violence (ICSR), King’s College, London, UK and Dr. John Bew, director, International Center for the Study of Radicalism and Political Violence (ICSR), King’s College and lecturer, War Studies, King’s College, London, UK.

International Center for the Study of Radicalism Dr. John Bew, director, International Center for and Political Violence, (ICSR), King’s College, the Study of Radicalism and Political Violence, London, UK, expressed a similar assessment. (ICSR), King’s College and Lecturer, War Stud- “With the demise of Osama bin Laden and other ies, King’s College, London, UK, discussed how leaders taken out by drone attacks, al Qaeda the War on Terror has been perceived by the Central was stunned and pretty badly hit. Yet countries that declared it, such as the United the organization has withstood, despite this States, United Kingdom and Israel, where for- blow, due to a resilient ideology and infrastruc- eign policy and counter-terrorism are a zero- ture, which include its affiliates in the Arabian sum game. “You could make the case that 9/11 Peninsula.” Maher pointed to al Qaeda’s maga- was al Qaeda’s peak, since there has been no zine, Inspire, which provides “a toolkit for rad- attack on the same scale since. Yet, the war on icalization and terror,” with its motto, “Every- radical Islam is far from won; terror and its or- one should be an army of one.” ganizations have metastasized. It represents an organic generational phenomenon.” Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens, research fellow, International Center for the Study of Radi- calism and Political Violence, (ICSR), King’s

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Memorial Ceremony In keeping with conference tradition, a Me- “No country has borne became Israelis, no longer naïve about realities morial Ceremony was held on the evening of which were no longer abstract. Our abstractions September 11, 2012 for the victims of 9/11 and the threat of terror become real. We thank you, our Israeli friends, of terrorism worldwide. H.E. Daniel Shapiro, more than Israel... for helping us remember. We are more than just ambassador of the United States to Israel, noted allies in the war on terror and more than friends. that no country has borne the threat of terror The United States has We are proud to partner.” more than Israel and that the United States has turned to Israel and its turned to Israel and its expertise and continues expertise and continues At the conference’s conclusion, key experts to learn and grow. Former Prime Minister of conducted a “red team exercise” or war game. Israel, Ehud Olmert, offered observations of his to learn and grow.” Through this exercise, conference participants own and called upon governments of the world were able to analyze the implications of critical H.E. Daniel Shapiro, ambassador of the United to recognize Hezbollah as a terror organization. processes with regard to the sum of the policies States to Israel In his ceremony keynote address, Cyrus R. of the states and organizations that had been Vance Jr. reflected upon “how our nation has discussed. changed since 9/11. Beginning the next day, every American carried an American flag. We also - Jennifer Roskies

H.E. Daniel Shapiro, ambassador of the United States to Israel, left, (l to r) Dr. Boaz Ganor, Arik Arad, former prime minister of Israel with Prof. Uriel Reichman. Ehud Olmert, Prof. Uriel Reichman and Cyrus R. Vance Jr., district attorney of Manhattan, The New York County District Attorney’s Office, USA.

For extensive video coverage of the Conference proceedings, please visit http://www.ict.org.il

IDC WINTER 2013 // 49 THE DANGERS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

How much is too much? IDC’s Dr. Yair Amichai-Hamburger on the importance of putting limits on our use of technology

imes have changed. Digital technol- environment in which mentally and physically ogy has become an intricate part of we are in separate places. In other words, we are our lives, woven into the very fabric of what we everywhere and we are nowhere.” do, how we think and – perhaps most impor- tantly – how we communicate with others. Ac- Once upon a time, in the not so distant past, cording to Dr. Yair Amichai-Hamburger, if we life and business moved at a slower pace and don’t take a conscious decision to put limits on borders naturally existed between the different our use of technology, the ramifications could parts of our lives. Who remembers what it was be dire, both for us and the next generation. like to go out to dinner with a companion and “The borders that be unreachable for an hour or two? Or when the existed once upon at I catch up with Yair Amichai-Hamburger one fastest way of sending a document was by fax? afternoon, ironically while he is on his car Or when someone could close their office door time between work, phone, traveling from one meeting to another. at 5pm and go home, putting work behind them Dr. Amichai-Hamburger is the director of IDC until they reappeared the next morning? For family and leisure Herzliya’s Center for Internet Psychology, locat- most of us, those days are over, says Amichai- ed within the Sammy Ofer School of Communi- Hamburger. simply don’t exist cations. He is also Israel’s representative to the anymore.” World Internet Project (WIP), an international “The borders that existed once upon at time collaboration of over 30 countries that is explor- between work, family and leisure simply don’t ing the influence and importance of technology exist anymore,” he says. “People nowadays are on people’s lives. I ask Amichai-Hamburger how expected to answer their phones or emails even he sees the effects of digital technology and new when they are not at work. We have lost the media on our lives today, and his response is symbolic act of leaving the office and finishing chilling to say the least. our working day and this creates a lot of pressure and damage to our wellbeing, and particu- “In the digital world we live in, we are surround- larly to our family life. Today, when we are with ed by mobile phones, Smartphones, portable our dear ones, our spouses, our children, we are computers and an Internet that is available ev- constantly receiving interference via messages erywhere, all the time. We find ourselves having and emails, and in many cases we feel obliged to to answer phones, check emails and get our mes- answer. If our children are unsure as to whether sages on a constant basis, all of which creates an we are with them or not, what effect does this

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“Obviously there is real damage happening to the quality of family life.”

have on our relationship with them? We see it type of flow is actually unobtainable for many “When your kids see you all around us – parents take their young children people.” are investing in them, to the park or playground, and they have one they will open up and you eye on the child and one on the mobile phone. So are we all doomed to a life in which we are Obviously there is real damage happening to the slaves to our technological devices, never again will be able to build some quality of family life.” to experience the energizing power of ‘flow’? powerful relationships No, says Amichai-Hamburger. We can choose that will give you real Added to this, says Amichai-Hamburger, is an to take a stance and win some control back over happiness in life.” increasing pressure at work to do more – yester- our lives. And it begins with creating borders. day’s ‘extra’ is today’s norm, and globalization only serves to exacerbate the issue: “There are “We have to realize that to maintain our au- positions he holds at the CIP and WIP, he also no more limits to working hours,” he says with tonomy and be able to control our lives, we teaches several courses at IDC and has a new passion. “A friend of mine, who manages hu- have to choose responsibility - or our ‘ability issue of his book, The Social Net, about to be man resources for a hi-tech company, gets calls to respond.’ When it comes to family life, there released by Oxford University Press. So how is from the US in the middle of the night, and the is a very important method that I call ‘Island he managing to avoid living a life of constant person on the other end doesn’t even apologize of Love.’ This is something we create, by first interruption, and achieve one where the pos- for waking him at 1 in the morning. If you work blocking out everything else: for one day a week, sibility for flow exists? for a company, then you belong to that company turn off the Smartphones and computers. The and are expected to be available 24/7.” world will wait. We want to be with our loved “I’m trying as well,” he says, “and I can attest ones – we can’t wait for tomorrow. If we do, then that truly it is possible to manage for periods

“We cannot live in this fantasy that says that tomorrow we will have more time to invest in our children, or in our spouse. It has to start today.”

Even vacations are no longer sacrosanct. Once when tomorrow comes, they may have moved of time without digital devices and even enjoy it was understood that this was a time to take a on, they may not want to be with us. We cannot ourselves! Just recently, my family and I went vital break from work, clear one’s head and reju- live in this fantasy that says that tomorrow we on vacation to a small village in Portugal that venate. Today, people must often be available to will have more time to invest in our children, had no Internet, no Wi-Fi, nothing. We had a their offices while they are away. And even those or in our spouse. It has to start today. We have wonderful time - it was just us, our family, alone people whose workplaces don’t require it often to take control and decide as a family, a couple, together.” find that they are incapable of unplugging. They that during certain times we are not using tech- take their computers and their Smartphones to nology.” Vacation is one thing – but what about manag- whatever distant island they are going to, and ing the demands of daily life? Amichai-Ham- find it impossible to disconnect, even for short This is not to say that technology is bad – in fact, burger agrees that this is more challenging, but periods of time. This, according to Amichai- Amichai-Hamburger is a strong proponent for shows that in fact he really does practice what he Hamburger, also has a negative effect on their the positive uses of technology and the Internet. preaches: “We do not answer the phone during health and wellbeing. “It’s a great learning tool and can give people meals,” he explains, and expect our kids to do the power to change the world. A few years ago, the same. Frequently we turn off our technologi- “One thing that can help us to understand how I wrote an article about online volunteering; cal devices, make popcorn and sit down as a damaging this is,” continues Amichai-Hamburg- its ideas are now being employed by the UN. family to watch a movie together, and once in a er, “is the ‘Flow Theory,’ suggested by Mihály It featured one young boy who organized an while we block a day or even half a day to go out Csíkszentmihályi, a psychologist who did pio- operation to send sports equipment to under- together, as a family or just as a couple. These are neering work in the field of positive psychology. privileged children in Africa. And what is most the islands of love, where you invest in yourself, He says that the peak experiences we have in life amazing about his story is that he is paralyzed. your spouse and your dear ones, and you take are where we dive into an experience and are The Internet helped him change from a taker to the position that you will control technology, fully there. In such an event, we forget about a giver – a Superman, even though he can’t walk. not be controlled by it. And as difficult as it is time and pressure, and are completely focused on So there is incredible potential for using the In- to do in the beginning, you will soon realize the activity at hand. It happens when we watch ternet as a tool for empowerment, but we have to how significant the people around you are. And a good movie, when we are with someone we direct it and work together. We have to show our when your kids see you are investing in them, love very much, or when we are doing something children that technology is not in charge of our they will open up and you will be able to build that we love to do. However nowadays, whatever lives. Our values should lead us, and technology powerful relationships that will give you real we are doing, we are accompanied by constant should serve.” happiness in life.” beeps and bleeps and other interference. You go to a movie and the person sitting next to you is Meanwhile, Amichai-Hamburger is doing his - Joy Pincus constantly checking their messages, and so this best to practice what he preaches. Alongside the

IDC WINTER 2013 // 51 Academics inAction MENTS NEWS FROM IDC’S ACADEMIC DEPART

I am delighted to once again share with you a sampling of the exciting and varied academic and research news of IDC Herzliya – much of which is global in nature, highlighting that IDC Dr. Eric Zimmerman, Herzliya is a truly international research university. Prof. Rafi Melnick, IDC Provost IDC Academic Secretary

THE GROWING STATURE OF IDC AND ITS FACULTY

Appointments & Promotions

Prof. Sharon Rabin-Margalioth ap- of Law forward, lead it to significant achieve- Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president of pointed Dean of the Radzyner School ments and influence on both the academic and IDC Herzliya, expressed his and IDC Herzliya’s of Law at IDC Herzliya public levels.” gratitude to Prof. Gadi Taubenfeld, the former dean, for his many years of extraordinary influ- Prof. Rabin-Margalioth Prof. Rabin-Margalioth succeeded Prof. Yis- ence at the school, in continuing the growth of has a JSD from NYU, hai Bar, who will continue to serve as a faculty the school, developing unique academic pro- and received her LLB member in the Radzyner School of Law. grams, and leading the Efi Arazi School to aca- and LLM from the He- demic and research achievements. brew University in Je- Prof. Tami Tamir appointed Dean rusalem. She has been of the Efi Arazi School of Computer Prof. Reichman added that “The Efi Arazi School a staff member at the Science at IDC Herzliya. of Computer Science is leading the way in IDC Radzyner School of Law Herzliya’s continued growth, to the engineering since 1997. In the past Prof. Tami Tamir field,” and that “the school is characterized by she was a guest researcher at Harvard Univer- has a PhD from its modesty, exceptional research, publications sity and a guest professor at NYU. Prof. Rabin- the Technion IIT. and grants, and sets an example for the entire Margalioth is a leading researcher in the field She has been a staff center.” Prof. Reichman concluded by congratu- of Israeli Labor Law and her main research field member at the Efi lating Prof. Tamir and wishing her the best of is Equal Opportunity in Employment, with a Arazi School of luck in her new position. special emphasis on Women in the Job Market Computer Science and Constitutional Rights in the Workplace. since 2004 and has Prof. Tamir thanked the search committee for Her publications are often quoted by the Israeli served as vice dean of her appointment and said that “the school’s staff Supreme Court and the National Labor Court. the school since 2008. She completed her post- and I feel very fortunate to be working at IDC doc and lectured at the Department of Com- Herzliya. I’m inheriting a great legacy, and my Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president puter Science and Engineering in the University goal is to fulfill the school’s goals and to estab- of IDC Herzliya, congratulated Prof. Rabin- of Washington in Seattle. Her fields of research lish the school as a leading institute in com- Margalioth on her appointment as dean of the include Design and Analysis of Algorithms Re- puter science studies, both within Israel and Radzyner School of Law and noted that the source Allocation and Media On-Demand Sys- worldwide.” locating committee had unanimously recom- tems. Preceding her doctoral studies she worked mended Prof. Rabin-Margalioth for the posi- at Intel’s Performance Enhancement group and tion. Prof. Reichman added: “I am convinced participated in the design and development of that Sharon will march the Radzyner School the Pentium-MMx Processor.

52 // IDC WINTER 2013 News from IDC’s Academic Departments

Prof. Alex Mintz appointed to the Editorial Board of the American Political Science Review

Prof. Alex Mintz, dean of editor of the journal Foreign Policy Analysis and American Political Science Review, American Lauder School of Govern- as associate editor of the Yale-based Journal of Journal of Political Science, International Studies ment, Diplomacy and Strat- Conflict Resolution. He also serves on the boards Quarterly, American Journal of Sociology, Politi- egy at IDC Herzliya, has of eight international journals. cal Psychology, and the Journal of Conflict Reso- been appointed to the edito- lution. Mintz has published 10 books or edited rial board of the American Prof. Mintz is the 2005 recipient of the Distin- volumes, including the widely read book, Under- Political Science Review. The guished Scholar Award of the Foreign Policy standing Foreign Policy Decision Making (with American Political Science Review is ranked as Analysis section of the International Studies Karl DeRouen), Cambridge University Press the number one Political Science journal in the Association (ISA), and the 1993 recipient of the (2010). He served as President of the Foreign world. Only four non-North American scholars Karl Deutsch Award of the ISA for the most Policy Analysis section of the ISA and together are on the board of this most prestigious journal. important contribution of any scholar in the with five Nobel Laureates, is on the board of the world under age of forty to the scientific study Center for Conflict Management and Prevention Prof. Mintz is editor-in-chief of the journal Po- of International Relations. He has published in Sydney, Australia. litical Psychology. He previously served as co- multiple papers in top journals such as the

OTHER Promotions and Appointments since May 2012

Prof. Gilad Hirschberger (Psychology) Dr. Ora Nakash Dr. Tamar Saguy Promotion to Associate (Psychology) Promotion (Psychology) Professor to Senior Lecturer Promotion to Senior Lecturer

Prof. Evgeny Lyandres (Business) Dr. Rivi Weill (Law) Dr. Tali Regev New appointment as Promotion to Senior (Economics) Associate Professor Lecturer with Tenure New appointment

Dr. Maoz Rosenthal Dr. Amnon Cavari Prof. Yaacov Trope (Government) (Government) (Business) New appointment New appointment Permanent Visiting Scholar

Dr. Son Preminger Dr. Lilach Rahamim Dr. Orit Krispin (Psychology) (Psychology) (Psychology) New appointment New appointment New appointment (collaboration with Schneider Children’s Hospital) (collaboration with Schneider Children’s Hospital)

Dr. Tzachi Ein-Dor Dr. Liav Orgad (Law) (Psychology) New appointment Promotion to Senior Lecturer

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The World at IDC’s Doorstep

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

In recent months, IDC Herzliya has signed important bilateral agreements with: •• L’università commerciale Luigi Bocconi •• Stockholm University, School of Business (Sweden) •• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Australia)

Radyzner School of Law at IDC Herzliya is a Founding Member of the Law Schools Global League The Radyzner School of Law at IDC Herzliya is Kong University, and the National Research Uni- teaching of courses, creation of databases, and a founding member of the Law Schools Global versity in Russia. collaboration in research among faculty from League (LSGL), which was formally established the member law schools. in a celebratory meeting held at Tilburg Uni- The Radzyner School of Law was represented in versity in the Netherlands on June 21, 2012. The the conference by its dean, Prof. Sharon Rabin- The Radzyner School of Law’s membership in league brings together 21 leading law schools Margalioth, and by the faculty director of Inter- this prestigious league adds to its rich interna- from around the globe, including NYU and national Liaisons, Prof. Amnon Lehavi. The Law tional portfolio, which already includes a thick Northwestern in the United States, McGill Uni- Schools Global League was established with the network of bilateral collaboration agreements versity in Canada, Tsinghua University in China, goal of meeting the various challenges that the with top law schools worldwide, as well as an ex- Sciences Po in France, Sidney University, FGV era of globalization poses for legal education and tensive English-language program that is taught Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town Uni- academic research. The league plans on offering by top visiting professors from all over the world. versity, National University of Singapore, Hong joint degree programs, a summer school, co-

42 Students from Abroad are Spending this Semester at IDC Herzliya; Currently 82 IDC Students are Studying Abroad:

IDC Herzliya is hosting students from the following institutions:

Anglo-American University Czech Republic Jacobs University Bremen Germany Berlin School of Law & Economics Germany Carlos III University of Madrid Spain CESA Colombia

Charles University of Prague Czech Republic LUISS Guido Carli University of Rome Italy Universite Jean Moulin Lyon France NALSAR India National University of Singapore Singapore Pole-ESG France Singapore Management University Singapore Institut d’études politiques d’Aix-en-Provence France University of St. Gallen Switzerland Pompeu Fabra University Spain Washington University in St. Louis USA Zeppelin University Germany Ort Universidad Uruguay

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IDC Herzliya students are spending a semester on exchange at the following institutions: A significant number of foreign Anglo-American University Czech Republic delegations continue to visit us. University of California-Berkeley USA The list includes top-notch global Berlin School of Law & Economics Germany institutions of higher education that Carlos III University of Madrid Spain have come to IDC Herzliya to learn of CESA Colombia our unique model of higher education Charles University of Prague Czech Republic and to forge concrete agreements with us. The list includes: Duke University USA • Bahçeşehir University: School Emory University USA of Politics (Turkey) FGV Brazil •• TEMPUS Higher Education Ex- perts of Uzbekistan Hong Kong University Hong Kong •• Faculty Fellowship Summer In- stitute in Israel 2012 (USA) LUISS Guido Carli University of Rome Italy •• Academic Delegation of Higher In- Masaryk University Czech Republic stitutions of Flanders (Belgium) •• Institute of International Education: Ibra- National Law School of India India him Leadership & Dialogue Project (USA) Nova School of Business & Economics Portugal •• Prof. Bill Schneider, CNN Senior Political Analyst & Professor at Nanyang Technological University Singapore George Mason University (USA) University of Ottawa Canada •• McDonnell Academy Global Energy and Environment (MAGEEP) Seminar Singapore Management University Singapore •• National University of Singa- pore, NUS Overseas Colleges St. Francis Xavier University Canada •• The Party School of the Central Com- Tilburg University of the Netherlands Netherlands mittee of the C.P.C: Institute for Inter- national Strategic Studies (China) University of Trento Italy •• Prof. Robert Sullivan, Dean, Rady Tsinghua University China School of Management, University of California San Diego (USA) University of Korea Korea •• Prof. Armand Derhy, Dean, ESG Management School (France) University of Pennsylvania USA Pompeu Fabra University Spain Washington University in St. Louis USA Yonsei University Korea Zeppelin University Germany

Tanenbaum Canada-Israel Scholarship Promotes Ties between IDC Herzliya and Canadian Students The Tanenbaum Scholarship Program for busi- the experience. IDC candidates must be third given me a really useful perspective to see pos- ness students entered its second year. The schol- year business students who have at least an 80% sible solutions from Israel in our own Medicare arship, established by Canadian businessman average, have expressed interest in international system.” Lawrence Tanenbaum, promotes student ex- business, and have demonstrated leadership exchange between IDC Herzliya and St. Francis perience. IDC Herzliya students Daniel Sela and Idan El- Xavier University’s Gerald Schwartz School of dor are currently studying at St. Francis Xavier Business in Nova Scotia, Canada. It allows two “I felt like IDC prepared me to actually take on thanks to the scholarship. Both students agree students from StFX to study at IDC Herzliya and business positions in the real world,” says Pat- that it has been a valuable experience. brings two IDC students to StFX each year. The rick Phillips, who was StFX’s first student to intent is for students to better comprehend the attend IDC in the spring semester of 2011. “I A nice article appears in the Singapore Man- international world of business by understand- am currently taking a medical degree back in agement University publication about IDC Her- ing each other’s culture and issues. Successful Canada and my exposure to the semi-private zliya’s study abroad program. candidates each receive $12,000 CD to facilitate healthcare system in Israel through IDC has

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COMPETITIVE RESEARCH FUNDING

IDC Herzliya continues to make great progress this year with grant submissions and newly funded projects. Competitive grants have been received from the Templeton Foundation, Israel Science Foundation, Google, the US–Israel Binational Science Foundation, the German–Israel Foundation for Scientific Research & Development, the Ministry of Industry, the Jewish Agency, the Ministry of Science and the European Commission.

Our research projects are highlighted One recent grant worth noting is part of a Eu- of Toronto; FRQS, Canada - Jean-Pierre Gagné, in a new quarterly e-publication sent ropean consortium: “Hearing, Remembering Université de Montréal. by email. To subscribe, send an email and Living Well: Paying Attention to Chal- to [email protected] with “subscribe” lenges of Older Adults in Noisy Environments The successful proposal, comprised of research- in the subject line. (HEARATTN). The partners are: CSO-MOH, ers from Europe and North America, responded Israel - Daniel A. Levy, The Interdisciplinary to a pioneering call for multidisciplinary re- Center Herzliya; AKA, Finland- Anne Viljanen, search applications on “Active and Healthy Age- University of Jyväskylä; BBSRC, UK - Antje ing Across the Life Course,” coordinated by the Heinrich, MRC Institute of Hearing Research; European Research Area on Ageing (ERA-AGE). CIHR, Canada - Bruce Schneider, University

SCHOOLs, CENTERs AND PROGRAMs

English as a Foreign Language Unit (EFL) write exams in Hebrew, whilst others insist on Dr. Miriam Symon, head English throughout, stressing the added value of students having to write papers and give presentations in English. There was some discussion regarding the extent to which content courses taught in English actually improve students’ English, and whether less proficient students may be at a disadvantage. The need to provide ENGLISH PROFICIENCY IN TERTIARY EDUCATION IN ISRAEL support for students and lecturers, who are not native-speakers of English, was highlighted. As the academic year of 2011-2012 drew to a and what students actually need for their aca- close, Heads of EFL (English as a Foreign Lan- demic studies and the global workplace. The day In the afternoon session there was feedback guage) Units from the major universities and of workshops was structured to first consider from the pilot post-exemption English course. colleges in Israel came to IDC Herzliya for a the issues and problems facing students and As highlighted in the graduate survey, real-life day of learning about the TEMPUS-EFA proj- English course providers at tertiary education needs include speaking and writing, and yet in ect, sharing information and discussing future level in Israel, and then review pilot courses of- many institutions the focus in the English course paths. This was the culmination of IDC’s in- fered within the project as solutions to some of is on reading only. Students in all institutions volvement in the TEMPUS-EFA project, which the identified problems. This was the first time appreciated the opportunity to improve their aims to enhance the level of English of Israeli heads of English Units from Israeli universities speaking and writing skills in a post-exemption students in higher education. The main focus and colleges met for a day of open dialogue, and English course. In the final session of the day, of the project was to introduce more English- representatives from the different sectors of Is- the floor was opened to the participants, and medium instruction courses into Israeli tertiary raeli society were present. there was a call for greater collaboration between education, following the Bologna Process in Eu- the different institutions, since the same chal- ropean universities. In addition to the Israeli Following presentation of the survey and its lenges are faced by all. Whilst all the institutions partners, the consortium included European findings, the question and answer session raised seek to become more ‘internationalized’, the im- partners from universities in Cyprus, Poland, issues concerning the gap between students’ plications of teaching more courses in English Italy and England. perceptions and institutional requirements. have not been sufficiently addressed, and this This was followed by a panel of lecturers and project was recognized as a good starting point. Dr. Miriam Symon, as the Tempus-EFA proj- students who have been involved in teaching ect leader at IDC Herzliya, was responsible for and studying content courses taught in English. As a direct result of the findings from the TEM- coordinating the TEMPUS-EFA survey, and The discussion in this panel emphasized the im- PUS-EFA project, in which the need to provide organized the day of workshops at IDC. The portance of this topic, especially as a result of more support for students taking content cours- survey analyzed the current situation of Eng- the burgeoning trend to offer content courses in es taught in English was realized, a Writing lish for students from various geographic and English. The panel demonstrated how English- Center is being piloted at IDC this academic socioeconomic sectors in Israel at a tertiary medium instruction is open to various inter- year. level of education, and explored gaps between pretations, with some colleges and universities what is provided by universities and colleges allowing students to submit assignments and

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Arison School of Business IDC Herzliya has obtained about a year ago: Prof. Ron Shachar, the dean the authorization of the Coun- of the School, Prof. Eitan Miller, Prof. Barak cil for Higher Education to Libai and Prof. Ya’acov Goldenberg. Prof. In the name award a Research Masters De- Yevgeni Lianders (formerly of Boston Univer- of: Ted Arison gree in Business Administra- sity), a senior researcher in the field of finance, (1924-1999) tion (MBA), to be offered by joined the school during the past year. Further- the Arison School of Business. more, leading researchers from the best of the Dean Prof. Ron Shachar The decision by the Council for world’s universities are hosted at the school each Higher Education reinforces year. A Masters Degree thesis could serve as a the impetus of the IDC Her- springboard to a doctorate degree; hence the IDC Herzliya granted authorization by the zliya, which is based on taking senior staff mem- program is attractive to quality research stu- Council for Higher Education to award a bers, with proven research track records, on dents. Prof. Eyal Bilogorsky will head the Re- Research MBA Degree board. Four senior researchers in the field of search Masters Degree Program. marketing joined the Arison School of Business

Rothschild Caesarea Center for Capital Markets & Risk Management Prof. Jacob Boudoukh, academic director and head of Institute

Conference on Banking 2012: the Rothschild Caesarea Founda- Basel III, Capital Adequacy and Credit tion), CPA Or Sofer (deputy supervi- Scoring Methodology sor of Banks), Dan Koller (chief risk April 2012 officer, Bank Hapoalim), CPA David Bernstein head of Financial Risk In April, the Rothschild Caesarea Center for Management division, HMS and Capital Markets & Risk Management held its Alon Sarid (senior consultant, HMS). Mr. Kobi Haber Adv. David Efrati Prof. Amir Barnea 2012 Conference on Banking, entitled: Basel III, Capital Adequacy and Credit Scoring Methodol- The second session concerned capital adequacy Bank Leumi), Emmanuel Volland (senior di- ogy. During the first session, developments in and credit risk scoring methodology. The ef- rector, Standard & Poor’s, Europe), Michal Gur banking regulation and various practical as- fects of the new Basel III capital requirement Kagan (director, Standard & Poor’s, Maalot) and pects of risk management in general and Basel on local credit and banking markets were dis- Prof. Amir Barnea (Arison School of Business, III in particular were discussed. Participants cussed. Among the participants: Kobi Haber the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya). Over 200 included: Adv. David Efrati (vice chairperson of (head of the Finance and Economic division, people participated in this conference.

The 9th Annual Academic Conference, according to the participants, has become one sity of Toronto; University of Utah; University May 20-21, 2012 of a handful of top “Boutique Conferences” in of Zurich; Vanderbilt University; University of financial economics research. Pennsylvania; and Washington University in The Rothschild Caesarea Center and the Ari- St. Louis. son School of Business held their Ninth Annual Of the many participants who attended the con- Academic Conference in May 2012. During the ference were some 90 professors of Finance from The “Best Paper Award” was presented to Prof. two day conference, 14 papers, selected from a leading universities in Israel and around the Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi of Mannheim Uni- pool of over 170 submissions, were presented by world, including: Columbia University; Cor- versity, for her paper entitled: “Sex Matters: researchers from top universities around the nell University; Drexel University; Duke Uni- Gender and Prejudice in the Mutual Fund In- world. The papers were selected by a 30 member versity; Harvard Business School; HEC School dustry.” The “Outstanding Discussant Award” committee headed by Prof. Jacob Boudoukh, of Management, Paris; HKUST; INSEAD; Lon- was presented to Prof. Luke Taylor from Whar- the academic director of the Rothschild Cae- don Business School; National University of ton School, University of Pennsylvania, for his sarea Center and Prof. Roni Michaely, professor Singapore; New York University; Northwestern discussion of the paper: “Investment-Based of Finance at the Arison School of Business and University; Rutgers University; Stanford Uni- Corporate Bond Pricing.” at Cornell University. Over the years this confer- versity; University of Mannheim; University of ence has gained international recognition and, Michigan; University of Texas at Austin; Univer-

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The 9th Annual Academic Conference Participants, May 20-21, 2012.

The 9th Annual Conference on Risk & Alpha / May 2012

This past May, the center hosted the 9th An- Prof. Robert Whaley of Vanderbilt presented nual Conference on Risk & Alpha. Prof. Jona- research weighing the pros and cons of VIX- than Berk of Stanford University opened the tracking ETFs. Prof. Lauren Cohen of Harvard conference with a discussion of the underlying discussed the use of information derived from economics of alpha generation ability among social networks for trading stocks. Prof. Alon asset managers. Prof. Kobi Sagi of Vanderbilt Brav of Duke discussed the underlying means University presented research backing single- of value creation among activist investors who stock alpha notes he helped launch at the NAS- operate through hedge funds. DAQ stock exchange. Mr. Kobi Schiff of BSP Funds Ltd. discussed the approach of analyzing Prof. Jacob Boudoukh, the academic director hedge funds by means of quantitative and qual- of the Rothschild Caesarea Center, summarized itative tools. Dr. Andrea Frazzini of AQR Capi- and provided a systematic discussion of market tal Management discussed the approach at AQR efficiency limitations and related quantitative to alpha-beta separation, and presented cutting trading strategies. Over 200 participants took edge research indicating highly levered firms Prof. Jacob Boudoukh -The 9th Annual part in the conference: Investment managers, suffer from negative alpha. Conference on Risk & Alpha. FCOs, analysts, economists and researchers from financial and regulatory organizations.

Academic Research on Capital Markets in Israel September 9, 2012

During the months of March-May 2012 the and Roy Stein, head of Capital Markets Research titled: “Israeli Treasury Auction Reform.” Rothschild Caesarea Center invited researchers at the Bank of Israel. to submit research proposals on “The Capital Dr. Meni (Menachem) Abudy, of Bar Ilan Uni- Market in Israel: Financial and Accounting As- The Committee allocated grants of NIS 5,000 versity, presented a paper jointly written with pects.” The proposals were reviewed by an aca- to five proposals. The selected studies were pre- Prof. Simon Benninga of Tel Aviv University, demic committee chaired by Prof. Jacob Bou- sented at a conference held at IDC on September entitled: “Non-marketability and the Value of doukh with the participation of Prof. Avi Wohl, 9th, 2012. Employee Stock Option.” Tel Aviv University, Prof. Evgeny Lyandres, the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya and Boston Roy Stein presented joint work with Prof. Prof. Aharon Ofer presented a paper jointly University, Prof. Roni Michaely, the Interdisci- Zvi Wiener and Dr. Orly Sade, both from written with Ido Kallir, both from Tel Aviv Uni- plinary Center Herzliya and Cornell University The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, en- versity, entitled: “Learning from Trade.”

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Nadav Steinberg presented a paper jointly writ- Dr. Meni (Menachem) Abudy presented a paper ten with Yehuda Porath, both from the “Bank jointly written with Dr. Eyal Yaniv, Prof. Beni of Israel,”, entitled: “Chasing Their Tails: Inflow Lauterbach and Dr. Oren Kapah, all from Bar Momentum and Yield Chasing among Provident Ilan University, entitled: “Changes in Control- Fund Investors in Israel.” ling Shareholders’ Holdings: Another Vehicle for Private Benefits Extraction?”

Summer Finance, July 2012

During the Deposit-Like Assets without Bailouts and Moral The conference facilitated personal and profes- month of July the Hazard.” Prof. Vyacheslav Fos, of the University sional encounters and the creation of a research Rothschild Cae- of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, presented a environment, resulting in mutual and inter- sarea Center held paper jointly written with Prof. Pierre Collin- active enrichment among leading researchers a Research Sum- Dufresne of Columbia University and NBER in the field in Israel and their colleagues from mer Conference entitled: “Do Prices Reveal the Presence of In- leading universities around the world. The sum- in finance con- formed Trading? “Prof. Evgeny Lyandres, of mer conference is aimed at creating and laying sisting of (1) a Boston University School of Management and the infrastructure for research cooperation and month long so- IDC Herzliya, presented a paper jointly written mutual acquaintance between Israeli lecturers Prof. Roni Michaely journ by a num- with Dino Palazzo of Boston University School working in Israel and abroad prior to the pos- ber of researchers of Management, entitled: “Strategic Cash Hold- sible absorption of the overseas lecturers in lead- from leading universities throughout the world, ings and R&D Competition: Theory and Evi- ing academic institutes in Israel in general and including a research seminar conducted by each dence,” and Prof. Roy Zuckerman, of Rutgers at the Arison School of Business in particular. of them, and (2) a two day academic conference Business School, presented a paper enti- with the participation of over 35 researchers and tled: “Synchronized Arbitrage Ph.D. students from all around the world, in and the Value of Pub- which eight diverse research papers on finance lic Announce- were presented. The conference was organized by ments.” Prof. Roni Michaely of Cornell University and IDC Herzliya, and Prof. Jacob Boudoukh of IDC Herzliya.

A number of seminars were held in parallel to the conference. Prof. Bruce Tuckman, director of Financial Markets Research, Center for Finan- cial Stability, presented a paper entitled “Fed- eral Liquidity Options: Containing Runs on

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Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy

In the name of: Amb. Ronald S. Lauder

Dean, Prof. Alex Mintz‬

Harvard-Lauder School Lecture and Workshop Series on Political Psychology & Decision Making

The second annual Harvard-Lauder School idential Election: Campaign and Results. As litical Psychology and Decision Making (POP- Lecture and Workshop Series on Political Psy- well, top scholars from Stanford University will DM) will host the 2013 Annual Scientific Meet- chology & Decision Making was held this past participate in an international conference on ing of the International Society of Political November. Coming up in January, the school US–Israel Relations at the Lauder School, in the Psychology (ISPP). will host the Conference on The U.S. 2012 Pres- same month. This summer, the Program in Po-

Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS)

General (res.) Danny Rothschild, director

IPS Institute for Policy and Strategy

The IPS Visits NATO

A delegation of high-level opinion leaders, brought together under the auspices of the In- stitute for Policy and Strategy at IDC Herzliya (IPS), visited NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in October. The visit consisted of brief- ings and discussions with NATO civilian and military officials, as well as Allied representatives. Notably, the delegation headed by IPS Director Major General (ret.) Danny Rothschild met with NATO’s Deputy Secretary General Ambassador Alexander Vershbow. The visit took place in the framework of NATO’s Public Diplomacy activities under the Mediterranean Dialogue. Members of the Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Delegation meet with NATO Deputy Secretary-General, Ambassador Alexander Vershbow.

IPS Hosts Israel Oil & Gas Mission The Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS) the development of Israel’s gas-based industries licensing process, and workforce development invited members of the Israel Oil & Gas Mission and transportation. Mr. Richard Heideman, issues such as the unavailability of a skilled and organized by the US Department of Commerce, chairperson of the IPS International Advisory trained Israeli workforce. The gathering enabled to a policy seminar at Herzliya’s HaSharon Ho- Board, shared opening remarks with the execu- both Israeli and international energy entrepre- tel in November. The meeting was co-organized tives, and Mr. R. James Woolsey, chairperson neurs and political leaders to discuss and dissect with the Israeli Institute for Economic Planning of Woolsey and former director of the CIA, pro- the issues Israel’s gas industry faces. and sponsored by the Israel Forever Foundation, vided a strategic overview. along with Heideman, Nudelman & Kalik, P.C., and enabled high ranking energy executives, The issues discussed included businessopportu- officials, and experts to network and exchange nities in Israel’s gas-based industries, challenges thoughts regarding with Israel’s gas infrastructure planning and

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The Argov Fellows Program for Leadership and Diplomacy In the name of: Amb. Shlomo Argov (1929-2003)

Alisa Peled, director

The Ambassador of Spain Visits IDC Herzliya

The Argov Fellows with H.E. Fernando Carderera Soler, the newly-appointed ambassador of Spain to Israel.

On December 5, 2012, IDC Herzliya was Mr. Carderera then answered questions from rael at IDC and about the unique international honored to be the first academic institution in the students, who were eager to hear about the environment of the institution. The visit was Israel to host H.E. Fernando Carderera Soler, the current economic situation of Spain; Spanish concluded by a short tour in the IDC Herzliya newly-appointed ambassador of Spain to Israel. and European foreign policy towards Israel; and facilities, organized by the Office of External The visit was initiated and organized by the stu- opportunities for collaboration between the two Relations at IDC. dents of the Argov Fellows Program for Leader- countries. The students were also very interested ship and Diplomacy, as part of the weekly Argov to hear about Mr. Carderera’s 20 years of expe- IDC Herzliya and the Argov Fellows Program Seminar, during which inspiring leaders from a rience holding key positions in European and in Leadership and Diplomacy expressed their wide range of fields meet with the students to Spanish government offices. gratitude to the ambassador for the visit and share their experience and knowledge. for a thought-provoking and topical lecture. In After meeting with the Argov Fellows, the am- the spirit of promoting international collabo- Mr. Carderera started his visit with a lecture to bassador was accompanied by Mr. Jonathan Da- ration, IDC Herzliya will be looking forward the Argov students, during which he elaborated vis, vice president for External Affairs at IDC to expanding and strengthening the academic on the current challenges facing Spanish soci- Herzliya and head of the Raphael Recanati In- and cultural relations between Spain and Israel ety and underlined all the advantages and high ternational School, to meet with the students of in the future. potential of economic and cultural cooperation Spanish origin and Spanish exchange students between Israel and Spain. studying at IDC. The ambassador was eager to - Stas Levitan, Argov Fellow, Class of 2013 learn about the experience of studying in Is-

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The Sammy Ofer School of Communications

In the name of: Sammy Ofer

Dean, Dr. Noam Lemelshtrich Latar‬

Content Hub at the Sammy Ofer School of Communications

Dr. Yuval Karniel Dr. Amit Lavie-Dinur ▶▶The Table - A documentary series that fol- lows a number of families during the “Shab- bat” Jewish dinner that exposes the secrets The Visual Content Hub at the Sammy Ofer Developing Drama & Reality Series for TV hidden under the customs and the family re- School of Communications is a place for devel- and New Media lationships. A complex portrait of the Israeli opment and formation of new formats and con- One of the workshops in the Content Hub deals society is portrayed through the Jewish rituals. tents for the modern world of communications with developing drama series and reality formats and various platforms. The Content Hub was for TV and new media. In this workshop the established in 2009 by Dr. Amit Lavie-Dinur students have the rare opportunity to learn the and Dr. Yuval Karniel. It operates as a frame- elements and foundations of different dramatic work that combines theory, analysis, study and genres as well as develop their own series. critique with creative and original activity, and brings together communications students, pro- The students follow the different steps including: fessors, journalists, producers, directors and finding the right idea, developing the characters, creators from the communications industry. writing the story of a season, writing synopses of The creative and innovative activity as part of a few episodes, etc. By the end of the first semes- the Hub is the peak of training of students in the ter they all have a complete “Bible,” which is ac- Student in the Content Hub during shooting. visual content specialization at the Sammy Ofer tually a fully developed series without the script- School of Communications. writing. In the second semester they choose 4 BORDERLINE - A documentary series projects and each group goes out and shoots a exposing the unique lives of those who deal The Structure scene from the series they developed. This scene, with borderline personality issue. Efrat the The Hub includes an advanced annual research together with a presentation, is screened during protagonist leads the camera into her personal seminar on “Culture, Ideology and New Formats the final showcase evening of the Hub Content. process through moments of fear, happiness of Communication,” along with a workshop on and doubts. development of formats and formation of origi- This year we have four outstanding projects: nal and new content, under the guidance of lec- ▶▶COMIX - A comic interactive platform in ▶▶WHAT IT TAKES - An internet comic se- turers that possess experience in similar activity the technique of “make it yourself” that en- ries. Three friends experience their everyday in the communications industry. courages the users to be involved in creating life from 3 different points of views. Each comedy sketches. The users choose the content viewer/user can follow the story from a spe- The scope of topics that are treated as part of the and style of each segment within the catego- cific hero’s POV, and transfer to another hero’s Hub is very wide and includes the content world ries of: subject, props, dialogue, or location. POV during viewing. Each hero has his or her of communications, including cinema, various The best ideas will be produced and published own perception that is characterized by a spe- television genres, journalism, new formats, every week. cial cinematic style and sound. Internet, cellular content, photography, visual design, etc. The theoretical research deals with ▶▶Arik Bernstein has been a leading force in the the history and cultural, social and ideological Israeli film industry for the past 20 years. He significance of contents, their analysis and un- has initiated and overseen numerous produc- derstanding the ways by which they are formed. tions: documentaries, documentary series and drama series, most of which were international co-productions. These films and programs have been screened in major film and television festivals worldwide, and were awarded CoMix, a new format from the Content Hub. many Israeli and international prizes.

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THE MEDIA INNOVATION LAB (mILAB) AT THE SAMMY OFER SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS

Dr. Oren Zuckerman Dr. Guy Hoffman

MiLab continues its exploration into the future relationship between technology and society

Research conducted by lab co-director Dr. Oren Zuckerman literally took to the streets, studying how motivational games can help people walk more in their day-to-day lives. So- called “gamification” for behavior change has been studied in research laboratories, but Dr. Zuckerman’s study explores the idea of positive

“Scratch Israel Project,” presented in the ScratchEd conference, Cambridge, MA.

describing the device and his vision for small student Mr. Orad Weisberg. In the project, com- smartphone-powered robots in every home and munication school students expose kids in the Xtendi, chosen to compete at the Pioneers Festival, office was also nominated for the Best Paper community to computational thinking, prob- Vienna. award at the IEEE International Symposium on lem solving and basic programming using the Robot and Human Interactive Communication Scratch programming tool. in Paris this summer. This year miLAB research also spun off its first A new way to experience the city is now pos- commercial company, Tovbot, co-founded by sible thanks to a miLAB student project. “Flash- Dr. Hoffman. The company aims to revolution- Back,” developed in collaboration with the City ize the personal robotics space by developing of Tel Aviv, enables users to experience their smartphone-based home robotics. In its first surroundings as seen through the lens of time. stage of inception, Tovbot has already received Using Augmented Reality (AR) technology on wide praise from the press, including mentions by Discovery.com, CNN, TechCrunch, engadget, Tovbot at TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield and cnet. After having been invited to Google’s competition, San Francisco. annual technology event Google I/O, Tovbot was accepted as one of 25 finalists in the prestigious change through mobile games with a large sam- TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield competition ple of real world users. In a related behavior- held in San Francisco. change project, a game developed by the lab in collaboration with the “Or Yarok” Association 2012 also marks another important milestone: for Safer Driving helps teenage drivers get more two companies that began as miLAB student diverse driving experience as they start out be- projects turned into independent technology hind the wheels. start-ups. STUI and Xtendi, which were devel- STUI, participated in the competitive oped by student groups as part of the unique Looking at the relationship between humans, MassChallenge Accelerator in Boston. innovation process taught in the lab, are now robots and entertainment, a study led by mi- in advanced stages of commercialization. STUI LAB co-director Dr. Guy Hoffman showed that a mobile phone, together with a detailed archive was accepted as one of 125 - out of 1,125 - young participants liked the same songs better when of the city’s history, tourists and residents alike companies to participate in the competitive they listened to them jointly with a robot that can take a photo of a landmark and are taken MassChallenge Accelerator in Boston; Xtendi responded to the songs. These findings could back in time to see what the same place looked was chosen among 50 selected startups, out of not only have implications for the entertain- like decades ago. 850 applicants, to compete at the Pioneers Fes- ment industry, but reveal our inherent tendency tival, held in Vienna. for being influenced by others when it comes The lab’s “Scratch Israel Project” was presented to emotional responses, even if the “other” is in the ScratchEd conference in Cambridge, MA just a mechanical device. Dr. Hoffman’s paper last July, in a talk by Dr. Zuckerman and miLAB

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LIVE IN ISRAEL, STUDY IN ENGLISH

The Asper Institute for New Media Diplomacy at the Sammy Ofer School of CommunicationS In the name of: The Asper Family Dean, Dr. Noam Lemelshtrich Latar Chair of the Asper Institute ‬

GLOBAL MBA PROGRAMARISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Daniel Roth The Asper Institute for New Media Diplo- NoCamels’ articles are re- US Global MBA, 2009 macy is kick-starting this new academic year published on sites around with two unique projects: NoCamels and the the world, including Founder, Managing Director IDC International Radio. theNextWeb, the Jerusa- Aspire Rock LLC lem Post, Forbes, Atlantic NoCamels.com, founded two years ago by Dr. Magazine, ENN anad other Noam Lemelshtrich Latar, dean of the Sammy leading publications. In Ofer School of Communications, and interna- addition, El Al now fea- NoCamels – Israeli Innovation News. tional journalist Anouk Lorie, has emerged as tures a special section for the world’s leading news website on Israeli in- NoCamels in the airline’s TRACKS novation. monthly inflight magazine, Atmosphere. languages. Going forward, the radio channel will partner with Jewish and college radio sta- OFFERED Each year, 15 of IDC’s brightest students are This year the Asper Institute is also launching tions around the world to reach the broadest selected to join NoCamels as journalists. They a new international radio channel. The channel audience. GLOBAL BUSINESS are trained by professional journalists and travel will be distributed online to Jewish communi- around the country to interview Israel’s fore- ties around the world and serve as an important MANAGEMENT most innovators. bridge between Jews in Israel and abroad. For more information on the Asper The website showcases innovative Israeli solu- The online radio channel will deal with issues Institute and its many projects, visit our STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT tions to global problems in the fields of technol- including Zionism, aliyah, Israeli culture and website or contact Asper Institute Director ogy, health and the environment. current affairs, and will be broadcast in different Anouk Lorie at [email protected]. INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP THE RESEARCH CENTER FOR INTERNET PSYCHOLOGY (CIP) AT THE SAMMY OFER SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS » World-renowned Faculty » Career Development Services Dr. Yair Amichai-Hamburger » Professional Networking » International Student Body » Exchange Programs » Study Trips to India, China & Brazil

Digital Empowerment: Old Concepts - The Social Net – A successful book- now ford University Press commissioned Yair to put New Meaning awaiting a revised edition, out shortly. together and edit a revised edition. This second www.janisdesign.net This was a particularly exciting academic In 2005, Yair Amichai–Hamburger edited edition, due out shortly, contains 70% new ma- conference organized in the summer by the Re- The Social Net, a book that considered the major terial (!) and contains contributions from an A search Center for Internet Psychology. The con- aspects of how people interact using the Inter- team of scholars from all over the world, in- ference considered the whole question of how net. The book, published by Oxford University cluding leading academics from the USA, the www.idc.ac.il/GlobalMBA digital technology is being harnessed to em- Press, proved an outstanding success and has UK and Hong Kong and of course from here in power people with different needs and how this become the standard text book at universities Israel. The book demonstrates the force of the important and expanding field can be further throughout the world. In fact Yair and the book Internet revolution and its impact on every as- GMBA Program developed in the future. Lectures were given by are credited with predicting the development pect of our lives. RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL leading scholars of the field. The speakers con- of social networks. As anyone who has followed sidered how old concepts such as friendship, this field will know, since the publication of the ISRAEL NORTH AMERICA Alexandra Hayman personality, identity and privacy have taken on book, huge changes have taken place in the way IDC Herzliya, POB 167 IDC Herzliya Argentina new meanings in our digital age. we communicate over the Net and hence Ox- 1 Kanfei Nesharim St. 116 East 16th St., 11th Floor Global MBA, 2011 Herzliya, Israel 46150 NYC, NY, US 10003 Commercial Manager +972 9 952 7248 +1 866 999 RRIS Siemens Real Estate [email protected] [email protected] Siemens Israel Ltd. 64 // IDC WINTER 2013 News from IDC’s Academic Departments

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Radzyner School of Law

In the name of: Dr. Harry L. Radzyner

Dean, Prof. Sharon Rabin Margalioth

International Roundtable Workshop on Contemporary Challenges to the Law of Armed Conflict The conference was attended by professors and objects – in the context of asymmetric from Oxford, Harvard, Yale, Georgetown and conflicts. The participants noted the pressure Israeli universities, as well as IDF Generals. placed on the principle of distinction in such situations, and analyzed the many dilemmas The workshop, academically prepared with arising in the attempt to reconcile the differing the assistance of IDC’s Dr. Eliav Lieblich, approaches to this question. addressed four burning questions in contemporary international humanitarian law. The The third issue discussed the obligation to min- first concerned the legitimate goals in the fight imize harm to civilians. The participants con- against non-state actors. In this context, the ducted a lively discussion regarding the duty to participants discussed the dilemmas arising take feasible precautions in order to minimize from asymmetric conflicts, in which states civilian harm, and whether and to what extent Prof. Yishai Beer, former dean, combat adversaries that intermingle and does the latter obligation require militaries to Radzyner School of Law. (sometimes) draw support from local civilian take risks in order to save the “enemy’s” civil- population. The participants elaborated on ians (“force protection”). In June, The Radzyner School of Law hosted the complex task of balancing between mili- a unique international roundtable workshop tary necessity and the lives of civilians in such Last, the workshop analyzed the definition of on Contemporary Challenges to the Law of scenarios. In particular, the participants ad- the term “armed conflict” in an era in which Armed Conflict, bringing together leading le- dressed the questions of deterrence as a legiti- classic wars between states are becoming rarer gal academics, practitioners and high-ranking mate (or illegitimate) military advantage, and and rarer. As this question has important ef- military officials. The event was jointly orga- the problematic aspects of defining “victory” fects over the application of norms of inter- nized by IDC Herzliya’s Profs. Yishai Beer and in contemporary conflicts. national human rights law, the participants Moshe Halbertal, TAU’s Prof. Eyal Benvenisti, offered their diverse insights and approaches the International Committee of the Red Cross The second question concerned the definition towards this issue of utmost importance. and The Marc Rich Foundation. of legitimate targets of attack – both persons

Israeli Academic Forum on Intellectual Property In October, the Israeli Academic Forum on The first part of the seminar was dedicated to During the second part of the seminar, two Intellectual Property held its annual seminar a number of academic presentations on copy- roundtables were held: the first addressed a on Intellectual Property Law. The seminar took rights and patents: “The Melting Pot of Copy- recent bill regarding technological protection place at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya right Law: Urheberrecht in Jerusalem,” “Copy- measures (TPM/DRM) and electronic data and was organized by Dr. Assaf Jacob, in co- right Criminalization,” “Just Kidding – Three regarding copyrights’ management, and the operation with Dr. Amir Huri and Dr. Orit Legal Paradoxes of Satire and Copyrights,” “Op- second discussed a recent Supreme Court de- Fishman Afori. The seminar was attended by timal Patent Policy when Secrecy is Valuable,” cision dealing with trademarks in a case re- representatives from all the relevant sectors: “Is IP Blocking Cooperation? Stem Cells as a garding the stripes on Adidas shoes. The lively judges, lawyers and of course IP law professors Test Case,” and “Patent Propensity Deficit by discussion shed a new light on trademark law and other members of academia, all of whom Emerging Economies.” The presentations raised doctrines, the tort of passing off and the law have a special interest in the field of IP. The vivid discussions among the attendees, who en- of unjust enrichment. The seminar was widely seminar dealt with current issues in various thusiastically shared their different points of perceived as a big success, and we are looking areas of IP law, including copyrights, patents view on the various subjects. forward to next year’s seminar on IP. and trademarks, as well as the burning issue of technological protection measures.

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IDC Law Review Roundtable Event In November 2011, the IDC Law Review held a Years Doctrine – The Approximation Rule as protection?” and Dr. Yofi Tirosh addressed roundtable event in English that dealt with is- a Source of Inspiration” and “From Partners the question, “Is Fat a New Category in Israeli sues related to Family Law, Labor Law, and the to Joint Parents: Toward a Theory of Financial Law?” Prof. Katharine T. Bartlet from Duke interface between them and gender. Two pan- Obligations between Co-Parents,” respective- University School of Law, who is widely recog- els were held in the event: The first one focused ly. The second panel focused on Employment nized for her interest in those issues, was the on Family Law, with Prof. Ruth Halperin- Law, with Dr. Noya Rimalt as commentator keynote speaker of the event. She responded to Kadari as commentator and chairperson of the and chairperson of the panel. As part of the both panels and presented the American per- panel. During the panel, Dr. Ruth Zafran and panel, Prof. Sharon Rabin-Margalioth pre- spective on those complicated issues. Dr. Ayelet Belcher-Prigat each presented their sented her paper, “The Prohibition of Termi- own papers, “An Alternative to the Tender nating Pregnant Workers: A Case of Over-

Honoring the Supreme Court Judge (Retired) Ayala Procaccia

In May 2012 the IDC Law Review held a two day conference to honor the Supreme Court Judge (retired) Ayala Procaccia. All papers were connected to the main issue: “Judge in a Society Rife with Tensions - Between Freedom and Respon- sibility.” Over 30 academic scholars took part in 7 different panels; among the participants were four of the Supreme Court judges that accompanied her through her tenure: Prof. Itzhak Zmair, Elyakim Rubinstein, Edna Arbel, and the former Chief Justice Prof. Aharon Barak. The main fields addressed in the panels were Commercial Law; Family Law; Religion, State and Court; and Social Rights – all of which raised complicated dilemmas with which Judge Procaccia had to deal throughout her years as a judge. Some of the papers presented during the From left: Supreme Court Judge Hanan Melcer, Former President of the Supreme Court Prof. Aharon Barak, Prof. Shulamit Almog and Supreme Court Judge (ret.) Ayala Procaccia. conference will be published in the next IDC Law Review volume.

Efi Arazi School of Computer Science

In the name of: Efi Arazi

Dean, Prof. Tami Tamir

Snippets of News

Please see page 14 for full article about the Prof. Shimon Schocken recently gave a TED opening of our new new research center - talk on “The Self-Organizing Computer FACT: Foundations & Applications of Cryp- Course.” The talk already has attracted more tographic Theory than 400,000 views.

Dr. Anat Bremler-Barr was the co-organizer Prof. Tami Tamir presented her work on of OWASP-IL 2012 (Open Web Application “Online Algorithm for Battery Utilization Security Project) Conference, held at IDC in Electric Vehicles,” in the 7th Internation- Herzliya in September 2012. The confer- al Symposium on Advances in Artificial In- ence was attended by 250 people from the telligence and Applications (AAIA) in Wro- application security industry. This confer- claw. The paper, joint work with Ron Adany, ence has been held at IDC Herzliya annually received the best student paper award. since 2007.

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School of Sustainability

School of Sustainability Founded by Israel Corp., ICL & ORL

Dean, Prof. Mordechai (Moti) Shechter

IDC Herzliya’s School of Sustainability participates in COST: Intergovernmental framework for European Cooperation in Science and Technology members in this action are Prof. Arza Church- man and Dr. Karni Lotan. Symposia are held twice a year in different countries. The symposia include working groups, set up to allow interactive discussions on different aspects of the topics set for the symposia.. Cultural sustainability was discussed by a number of presentations in the International Conference for Cultural Pol- icy Research (ICCPR) in Barcelona, July 9-12, 2012. A special panel on “Investigating Culture, Cultural Policy, and Sustainable Development” was organized by the COST Action and Chaired by Dr. Nancy Duxbury. The panel highlighted some of the research underway by the Working Groups and individual members of this COST Action. IDC faculty members have attended the Dr. Karni Lotan, Dr. Nancy Duxbury, Dr. Svetlana Hiristova, Jenny Johannisson, Dr. Katriina Soini. symposia held in Barcelona, Tallinn and Co- imbra, and have been very active participants in the discussions and formulations of working COST is an intergovernmental framework for School of Sustainability, representing Israel, documents. European Cooperation in Science and Technol- participates in Cost Action IS1007: Investigat- ogy, allowing the coordination of nationally- ing Cultural Sustainability, which is part of the funded research on a European level. Israel Domain - Individuals, Societies, Cultures and is a full member of all Cost Actions. The IDC Health. Faculty members who are participating

IDC Herzliya’s School of Sustainability leads the panel on ‘Energy Futures: A Social Sciences Perspective’ at the 4th MAGEEP symposium

The provision of sufficient clean energy in order The McDonnell Academy Global Energy and Eric Zimmerman, Moti Shechter, Yael Parag, to avoid dangerous climate change poses many Environment Partnership is a consortium of Uri Marinov, Arza Churchman, Amit Mor, challenges to government, industry and society 28 universities and corporate partners work- Karni Lotan and Asaf Tzachor. Other partici- around the world. However, while technologi- ing together in energy, environmental and pants were Dr. Biswas, director of MAGEEP at cal and technical aspects of energy provision sustainability research, education and opera- Washington University in St. Louis; Prof. Sened and consumption are often discussed by policy tions. The vision of the consortium is to iden- and Prof. Axelbaum, Washington University in makers and academic scholars, social aspects tify and collaboratively tackle important global St. Louis; Prof. Narayanan, IIT Bombay; Prof. and perspectives on these issues tend to be energy and environmental challenges. In June, Tessler, Unicamp, Brazil; Ms. Low Yu Xing, overlooked. Critically examining the relations IDC Herzliya hosted the Pre-Mumbai Sustain- National University of Singapore; Prof. Feuer, between energy and society, and how social sci- ability Workshop. The workshop discussions Technion; Dr. Schaefer, University of Haifa; Dr. ences could contribute to sustainable solutions, highlighted the contributions of social sciences Palatnik and Mr. Baum, University of Haifa; IDC Herzliya and the School of Sustainability to our understanding and analysis of various Prof. Sokolov, Afeka College of Engineering; led the panel on ‘Energy Futures: A Social Sci- energy challenges faced by developing and de- and Dr. Goldblatt, ETH Zurich. ences Perspective’ at the 4th MAGEEP sym- veloped countries around the world, such as posium which focuses on Abundant, Clean, & energy security, the deployment of renewable Cost-effective Energy Systems for Sustainability. energy, energy poverty and equity. Options for The conference was held in Mumbai, India in future collaborations in education and research December 2012. between IDC and other MAGEEP partners were discussed too. From IDC, participants included

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The School of Sustainability’s Dr Yael Parag Leads the Socio-Technical approach for the Security of Energy Services (STESS)

STESS (Socio-Technical approach for the Se- technology. It recognizes that (i) many state and curity of Energy Services) is a 4 year research non-state actors with diverse functions, roles project funded by the EU (Career Integration and interests are part of the energy system, (ii) Grant scheme, CIG) and led by Dr Yael Parag the provision and consumption of energy are from the School of Sustainability. It aims to pro- interlinked in many ways, and (iii) demands vide multi-level criteria for the examination, for energy services as well as energy practices analysis and evaluation of energy services se- are developed and shaped in technical, social curity (ESS) in the context of the transition to and cultural contexts. Four research strands a low carbon economy. Concerns about energy comparatively examine and integrate different security have been increasing in recent years due aspects of EES in the UK and Israel: The first to rising demand for energy on the one hand examines the existing institutional structure and on the other hand resource depletion and of energy security vs. ESS in each country. The other political, social, technological and envi- second examines the existing policy networks ronmental constraints on energy supply. The of ESS in each country. The third examines cur- traditional approach for energy security focuses rent and potential roles of different actors in the on the security of supply and concentrates on provision of ESS (e.g. communities, individuals, international relations and on technical aspects businesses), and the fourth integrates the find- Dr. Yael Parag of the system. STESS research uses a different ings to suggest multi-level criteria for the mea- perspective and focuses on energy services and surement and evaluation of ESS, with a special the security of energy services. It develops a emphasis on the UK and Israel. more holistic socio-technical approach to energy security, which goes beyond politics and

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School of Psychology

Dean, Prof. Mario Mikulincer

Collaboration between the Joseph Sagol Neuroscience Center in the Chaim Sheba Medical Center and the School of Psychology at IDC Herzliya The Chaim Sheba Medical Center signed a co- in issues that relate to their daily work at the She- Chaim Sheba Medical Center, and the IDC Her- operation agreement with IDC Herzliya, stating ba Center, which has an exceptional academic zliya School of Psychology would provide an that psychologists with PhD’s who are interested level, and simultaneously help develop the psy- academic home to the research psychologists in having an academic career would find their chologists’ theory and methodology by incorpo- from the Sheba Medical Center. “This is with- academic home at IDC Herzliya. This coopera- rating them in a leading academic institute such out a doubt a fantastic opportunity for both IDC tion is a joint initiative of Prof. Michal Schnaid- as IDC Herzliya,” said Prof. Beeri. and the Sheba Center. We are excited about the er Beeri, the director of the Joseph Sagol Neu- future of this joint collaboration,” said Prof. Mi- roscience Research Center; and Prof. Mario The School of Psychology at IDC Herzliya was kulincer. Mikulincer, dean of the School of Psychology at founded 5 years ago and is one of the leading IDC Herzliya. psychology schools in Israel. Its goal is to ad- Similar models are already in place between the vance research in clinical, medical, rehabilitation Sheba Center and Tel Aviv University, as well “Psychologists are educated to practice in scien- and social psychology as well as neuroscience, as between the School of Psychology at IDC tific research, which is why their contribution to while implementing researched and theoretical Herzliya and the Schneider Children’s Medi- research in psychology and bio-medicine in the knowledge accumulated in prevention and com- cal Center of Israel. This agreement will enable world is extensive. We see this collaboration as munity outreach programs and in clinical pro- vast research potential for the next generation of a priceless opportunity for the psychologists at grams as the Sheba Medical Center. The agree- psychologists who wish to become researchers, Sheba who work in various departments in the ment states that psychologists from IDC will be clinical psychologists, or both. medical center - cancer, psychiatry, rehabilita- able to complete their practical training period tion, neurology – to enter the world of research at The Joseph Sagol Neuroscience Center in the

Academic Events at the School of Psychology from April-November 2012

April 3-5, 2012 concepts and methods into the study of human social connections at neural, dyadic, and group Fifth Herzliya International Symposium on relationships. While obviously desirable from a levels, and across the lifespan, beginning with Personality and Social Psychology scientific perspective, this kind of integration infant-parent relationships. The symposium in- has been rare in a field based largely on behav- cluded 21 talks that were divided into four main Nature and Formation of Social Connections: ioral experiments involving American college sections: Brain Level, Developmental Level (fo- From Brain to Group students. In the fifth Herzliya Symposium on cusing especially on child-parent relationships), Personality and Social Psychology, we surveyed Dyadic Relationship Level (especially romantic/ One of the most exciting recent developments in some of the latest developments in theory and re- sexual/marital relationships), and Group Level social psychology is the incorporation of neural, search concerning the physiological and psycho- (considering both evolutionary and physiologi- physiological, evolutionary, and developmental logical mechanisms underlying the formation of cal bases of group processes). We invited some

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of the best-known and most creative research- the Yale Child Study Center, is an internation- June 21, 2012 ers in these topic areas, spanning several fields ally recognized attachment theorist, researcher, Conference on Implementation of Mental and multiple nations. Participants included: and infant mental health specialist. Her re- Health Insurance Reform in Israel Karen Bales, University of California, Davis; search on mother-infant attachment led to the Speakers include: Dr. Roni Gamzu, general JaakPankseep, Washington State University; development of the The Parent Development director, Israel Ministry of Health; Dr. Gadi Bianca Acevedo, University of California, San- Interview, as well as the elaboration of the con- Lubin, head of Mental Health Branch, Israel ta Barbara; Art Aron, State University of New struct of parental reflective functioning, both Ministry of Health; Prof. Hanan Munitz, head York, Stony Brook; Christian Keysers &Valeria of which have had a significant impact in the of Mental Health Branch, Kupat Holim Clalit; Gazzola, University of Groningen; Lior Noy, field of infant mental health. For the past 10 Dr. Yochi Bin-Nun, head, Israel Psychological Weizmann Institute of Science; Yulia Golland, years she has been co-directing Minding the Association; Prof. Eli Shamir, head, Organiza- Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya; Jim Baby, an interdisciplinary reflective parenting tion of Families of Mental Health Patients; Prof Coan, University of Virginia; Ruth Feldman, home visiting program for high-risk mothers Alan Apter, head, Medical Psychology Unit, Bar-Ilan University and Yale University; Re- and infants at the Yale Child Study Center and Schneider Child Medical Center. chele BrooksAndrew Meltzoff, University &‬ ‫ School of Nursing; this intervention is now be- of Washington; Dana Shai, Interdisciplinary ing tested in a federally funded RCT, as well as September 6-9, 2012 Center (IDC) Herzliya; Jude Cassidy, Univer- a large scale replication in the United Kingdom. Certificate course on “From Wonders of the sity of Maryland; David Oppenheim, Haifa She is currently collaborating with Dr. Dana Brain to Wonders of Human Beings” University; Jeff Simpson, University of Min- Shai, a clinical researcher in the IDC School of Teachers included: Dr. Nava Levitt Binnun nesota; Justin Cavallo, Columbia University; Psychology, in the development of a research (PhD, Weizmann Institute), IDC School of Psy- Harry Reis, University of Rochester; Phillip institute devoted to the study and improvement chology; and Dr. Yulia Golland (PhD, Weiz- Shaver, University of California, Davis; Mario of parent-infant relations at the IDC School of mann Institute), IDC School of Psychology Mikulincer, Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Psychology. Herzliya; Brooke Feeney, Carnegie-Mellon November 8, 2012 University; Gurit Birnbaum, Interdisciplin- May 21, 2012 International Conference on Attachment and ary Center (IDC) Herzliya; Tsachi Ein-Dor, International Conference on Nurturing Mind- Emotion-Focused Therapy Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya; Mark fulness in Families, Schools and Youth: Ad- In this conference, the University of Ottawa’s Van Vugt, VU University Amsterdam; Naomi vancing the Science and Practice of Aware- Prof. Susan Johnson, a clinical psychologist, Ellemers, Leiden University; and Carsten De ness and Caring researcher, professor, author, popular presenter Dreu, University of Amsterdam. Professor Mark T. Greenberg is the Edna Pe- and speaker and one of the leading innovators terson Bennett Endowed Chair in Prevention in the field of couple therapy, presented the May 10, 2012 Research and Professor of Human Development theoretical basis and key tasks of Emotionally Workshop on Mentalizing Fear: Transforma- and Psychology at Penn State University. His Focused Couple Therapy (EFT). EFT is an em- tion and Integration studies attempt to promote the well-being of pirically validated approach that changes the This workshop, led by Prof. Arietta Slade, children and youth and to reduce the prevalence emotional accessibility and responsiveness of focused on ways that the therapist’s capacity of high risk behaviors and poor outcomes for each partner to foster secure bonding interac- to mentalize early threat and fear can lead to children, families and communities. Specifi- tions. The key tasks in EFT are to expand and the modulation of intense and dysregulating cally, his work focuses on (1) examining the ef- crystallize emotional responses and, using new patterns of arousal and affectivity that are fectiveness of innovative models of preventive emotional signals, to shape positive new interac- grounded in the individual’s neurobiology and intervention, (2) providing training on topics tions. Prof. Johnson offered an overview of the derived from early relational experiences. De- related to prevention research, (3) providing as- EFT perspective on emotion and focus on these spite the fact that threat detection plays a key sistance to communities on the development, two tasks, how to approach and complete them role in survival across a number of species, and implementation, and evaluation of prevention and blocks that occur in therapy sessions. that the regulation of early threat and fear has programs, and (4) providing policy-relevant long been seen as central to emotional security, information on best practices to governments. there has been little interest in fear within the Prof Greenberg is collaborating with Dr. Nava psychodynamic literature. Prof. Slade argued Levitt Binnun, co-director of the Applied Neu- that the therapist’s and ultimately patient’s ca- roscience Unit and Muda Center at the IDC pacity to recognize and mentalize both fear and School Psychology, in development techniques the search for safety can play a crucial role in aimed at nurturing teacher mindfulness and promoting psychic change and reorganization. creating a more caring classroom. Arietta Slade, Ph.D., professor of Clinical and Developmental Psychology, City University of New York, and Visiting Research Scientist at

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Zell Entrepreneurship Program

In the name of: Sam Zell

Liat Aaronson, executive director

Culminating a Successful Year, the Zell Entrepreneurship Program’s US Trip

The 10-day study trip to the US is an opportunity for the Zell students to present their ventures to high-value individuals in the tech and business world.

The year-long Zell Entrepreneurship Pro- presented their ventures to Sam Zell. They also feedback on their ventures at Innovation Endeav- gram culminates with a 10-day study trip to the had the opportunity to join Sam and his wife ors. Students also traveled to Khosla Ventures to US in order to broaden students’ horizons and for cocktails at his private home, followed by an talk with founding partner Vinod Khosla, one of expose them to the opportunities of the US cor- incredible dinner at a restaurant at Sam Zell’s the top venture capitalists in Silicon Valley. The porate and economic environment. The trip Waldorf Astoria hotel in Chicago. On another students continued on to Google Headquarters, includes a specially designed MBA seminar at night, the students were hosted for dinner by where they were given a tour and the opportunity the University of Chicago, Booth School of Busi- Lowell Kraff of Trivergence, where a surprise to present their ventures to Google employees. To ness, one of the top business schools in the US, “elevator pitch” competition was held, and the round out the trip, students visited SRI Interna- visits to a wide variety of companies around the first place team took home an $18,000 invest- tional, a cutting edge technology research insti country and a chance to meet and present ven- ment grant from Kraff and his partners. tute that created iPhone’s “Siri,” and many other tures to entrepreneurs, senior executives, inves- companies like it. tors and Sam Zell himself. Traditionally, the The next stop was New York, where students had study trip consists of stops in New York andChi- two full days of visits to Estée Lauder, Goldman For some students, the trip is an opportunity to cago, but as the program continues to evolve and Sachs, Getty Images, and more. Following a five- present their ventures to high-value individuals veer more towards new media ventures, the need year tradition, the students also presented their in the tech and business world. For others, it to get to Silicon Valley to round out the experi- ventures to a roomful of 50+ people at Tech Aviv gives them the ability to explore and become ex- ence has become increasingly relevant. That’s New York (hosted at New York University), and posed to new fields and interests so that they can why this past year the program added a third again at Tech Aviv Palo Alto (hosted at Stanford choose the right career path when they graduate. stop to their US tour – Silicon Valley, and with University in California). Regardless of their expectations going into the it visits to the likes of eBay, Facebook and trip, all students return to Israel with a fresh Google Headquarters! Finally, the students headed to the Golden State of perspective on the world, lots of new ideas, and California for the final leg of the tour. They start- the eagerness and inspiration to think big and In Chicago, students participated in a two-day ed at eBay headquarters, had lunch and a tour fulfill their dreams! study program at the University of Chicago, and at Facebook, and then presented and received

Zellots at the home of Sam and Helen Zell in Chicago toasting the culmination of the Zell Study Trip abroad with Professor Yair Tauman, former dean of the Arison School and Zell program Academic Director and Alum Eyal Gura (Zell 2).

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The Zell Entrepreneurship Program’s Summer Induction Program (SIP)

After six months of entry exams, summer both the Zell faculty and industry professionals SIP is a tough and challenging experience that assignments, and six personal interviews with and entrepreneurs. Through lectures, discus- all students benefit from whether they ultimate- IDC Herzliya faculty members, alumni and rep- sions, case studies and assigned activities, stu- ly get into the program or not. In SIP, students resentatives of the advisory board, 34 IDC students are assessed on their interpersonal skills learn that entrepreneurship cultivates a range of dents from all different faculties were selected and their ability to implement and demonstrate important life skills, from leadership and team to participate in the Summer Induction Pro- their knowledge and experience in intense group building to negotiation, communications, inno- gram (SIP) – the culmination of the long and projects and presentations. While the focus of vation and decision-making. During this brief grueling application process and the final test to SIP is on innovation management through ide- period, students learn to open their minds and get into the Zell Entrepreneurship Program. ation and idea assessment, other lectures cover challenge the existing ways they think and per- diverse topics such as group dynamics, IP law, In- ceive the world. Although it’s only a short ride Likened to the traditional army boot camp that ternet entrepreneurship and negotiations. There on the “entrepreneurial rollercoaster” of ups and all IDF soldiers must complete upon entering are also entrepreneurship workshop lectures, downs, it’s definitely enough of a taste to inspire

Zell ‘Sippers’ at the opening of the Summer Induction Program. the Israeli Army, SIP is an intensive 10-day where alumni like Dror Ceder and Daniel Tal any entrepreneur to follow his or her dream of “entrepreneurship boot camp” at IDC that is of Wibiya, come to share their war stories with starting the next big company. designed to test what the Zell applicants are the aspiring pre-Zell students. truly made of and provide a taste of what the Overall, SIP is a great way for students to get to Zell Program is all about. With long, busy days Team assignments are an integral part of SIP. know each other, and get a feel for the intensity working from the early hours of the morning Each day, candidates are divided into ad-hoc and vibe of the program. On the last day, can- until the IDC Herzliya gates close at the end of non-random groups so that as many of them didates are chosen to spend the coming year the night, students participate in a wide vari- can meet each other as possible. Based on the testing their limits, obtaining the necessary en- ety of activities, lectures and learning by doing topics covered that day, a group assignment is trepreneurial tools to succeed, and hopefully projects, where they work in new groups every given to be completed overnight. Some of the learning more about who they are along the way. day. Following SIP, the admissions committee assignments are academic, while others involve This year 22 students were chosen as the Zell accepts a total of 20 students, who will all begin practical application of material covered in the 12 class. their last year of studies at the IDC as members lecture. One of the ultimate goals of these team of the Zell Entrepreneurship Program. exercises is to give students a chance to identify potential teammates with whom to create ven- The SIP platform includes fundamental academ- tures during the Zell year. ic lectures and workshops that are provided by

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IDC Students Promote Social Causes Students of the ADVENTURE IDC Program Use Their Public Relations Skills to Help Others

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hen the Sammy Ofer School of Com- The lab is fundamentally a PR firm in every munications opened its doors, its found- respect that provides marketing communica- ers decided that the students should re- tions services exclusively to NPOs and social ceive maximum possible exposure to events in organizations. During one entire academic year, the “real” world through extensive practical students receive a PR budget and are required experience in their third year of studies. The “At Adventure IDC, to provide extensive, top notch communications academic staff wanted to prevent a situation in the students affirm services that comply with the most stringent which determined and talented students became professional standards, under the auspices of just glorified interns in Israel’s major ad agen- their commitment to the highly experienced staff. cies and PR firms. society by helping the Numerous organizations and entities in various Dr. Yariv Ben Eliezer, head of the Persuasive underprivileged, and sectors have, in recent years, benefited from the Communications specialization, subsequently through their work they students’ activities, including associations op- developed the concept of a communications lab- erating on behalf of children with cancer and oratory under the brand ADVENTURE IDC. become deeply involved in children with serious disabilities. This is the According to Ben Eliezer, the lab operates under Israeli society.” underlying principle of the successful project - a the same motto as IDC Herzliya: Freedom and comprehensive and professional communica- - Dr. Yariv Ben Eliezer, head of the Persuasive Responsibility. “We give our students freedom Communications specialization at the Sammy tions plan for third sector organizations to raise of thought and expression, and the ability to Ofer School of Communications awareness of their extremely welcome activities. argue with and criticize us; while at the same time, we encourage them to take responsibility for whatever they do. At Adventure IDC, the students also affirm their commitment to society by helping the underprivileged, and through their work they become deeply involved in Is- raeli society. I just love it, and find a deep sense of fulfillment in watching these kids grow up, exit our doors and achieve success in the media industry.”

From left: Roy Katz, journalist and digital specialist; Gili Lazarovitz, IDC Herzliya student responsible for the Etgarim Association; Lior Ovadia, IDC Herzliya student responsible for the Etgarim Association; Dana Levy Elgrod, media consultant; Adi Luria, IDC Herzliya student responsible for the Etgarim Association; and Shay Even, a Sammy Ofer School of Communications graduate and current political strategist, won the coveted Cub Award at the Roaring Lion ceremony, the ‘Oscar Awards’ of the public relations industry in Israel for their achievements in PR for the Etgarim Association which focuses on promoting people with disabilities through challenging sports.

According to Dr. Noam Lemelshtrich Latar, dean of the Sammy Ofer School of Commu- nications, “In the school of communications we are educating the future leaders of the media. Media professionals hold a lot of power in their hands and we try to make sure that they use it in a constructive and ethical way. We strongly encourage our students to participate in social projects conducted by NGOs that help the needy. Adventure IDC is one of our leading projects in societal contribution and we have received excellent feedback from the NGOs. We are very proud of it.”

An example of one of the PR campaigns run by one of the Adventure IDC teams. IDC WINTER 2013 // 75 Sammy Ofer School of Communications

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sive sum in every respect and rare for NPOs and associations.

The project’s overwhelming success this year is also attributed to the fact that responsibility for the project expanded far beyond traditional public relations. The changes in the communications market compelled the school staff to allow an expansion of the project into the digital and production areas under one framework. As a MA DEGREE result, students spearheaded a campaign in the ORGANIZATIONAL social media, and managed, for the first time, to introduce the three associations to the digital world. The students managed all of the asso- BEHAVIOR & ciations’ social networks, initiated bold creative moves and combined the digital world with the DEVELOPMENT traditional PR world.

Nimrod Levi and Nitzan Laufer holding a copy of the Jerusalem Post newspaper, containing exposure The students’ impressive achievements reso- OBD for one of their clients. nated well beyond the IDC campus. At the conclusion of the academic year, the Roaring » Taught by leading scholars and Lion ceremony, the ‘Oscar Awards’ of the pub- The project is being spearheaded by media con- lic relations industry in Israel, took place, with supervised by professionals “Adventure IDC is sultant Dana Levy Elgrod and journalist and the group of students who oversaw the Etgarim digital specialist Roy Katz, who are working association’s campaign winning the Cub award » Emphasizing the interface one of our leading alongside Shay Even, a School of Communica- for its exceptional achievements in PR for the between organizational behavior, tions graduate and currently political strategist association. The winning students were:Lior projects in societal employed as a TA. Ovadia, Gili Lazerovitch, Michal Kipanis, Adi social psychology, positive Luria, Ayelet Dotan and Adi Berger. Inciden- psychology, counseling and Success and Professional Recognition tally, the students have already been employed contribution and This past academic year was a stellar year for by top PR firms in Israel. business administration the project. Three associations were selected for we have received the project in its fourth year – The Haim As- The project concluded with a unique closing » Providing graduates with the best sociation for Children with Cancer; Etgarim, event in which students presented their achieve- which focuses on promoting people with dis- ments to association representatives, to their tools for careers in counseling for excellent feedback abilities through challenging sports, and Edu- peers, to the academic staff and to their families. proﬁt and non-proﬁt organizations cation and Society Enterprises, which focuses Speaking at the event was Chairperson of the as well as organizational from the NGOs.” on promoting young people through sports. Haim Association Avshalom Cohen, who said Every association was assigned 5-6 students, that the students’ activities resulted in a 30% counseling and development - Dr. Noam Lemelshtrich Latar, dean of the who worked energetically on the campaign. increase in revenue from donations. CEO of Et- Sammy Ofer School of Communications During the year, the students managed to gen- garim Dafna Harrari said at the event that the erate exceptional results in public relations, ob- public relations that the association received was taining media exposure for the organizations greater than all of the public relations generated from leading media organizations in Israel, by all PR firms with which the association had including Channel 2 News, Channel 10 News, worked in the entire 18 years of its operations – a Yedioth Ahronot, Galei Zahal and Reshet Bet, as compliment rare in its intensity. www.janisdesign.net well as from leading international newspapers including the Chicago Tribune, San Francisco The project is now entering its fifth year, with Chronicle and several major Jewish newspapers focus being placed on three new associations in around the world. addition to the veteran organizations that are continuing for another year. The new students www.idc.ac.il/eng/OBD The students’ achievements were not measured are beginning to formulate work plans to sur- solely in quantitative terms (number of men- pass the amazing achievements of the previous tions in the media). The associations benefited class and to generate unprecedented exposure OBD Program from repeat ads in major media channels in Is- and revenue for the associations. rael as well as the most prestigious locations. RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Yarden Ran Megan Barlin Tal Wolgroch To summarize the year of activities, the three ISRAEL NORTH AMERICA Texas, US Johannesburg, London, UK professional teams, which were composed of IDC Herzliya, POB 167 IDC Herzliya OBD student South Africa OBD student third-year students, managed to generate NIS 116 East 16th St., 11th Floor 1.3 million worth of media exposure, an impres- 1 Kanfei Nesharim St. OBD student Herzliya, Israel 46150 NYC, NY, US 10003 +972 9 960 2801 +1 866 999 RRIS [email protected] [email protected] 76 // IDC WINTER 2013 Sammy Ofer School of Communications

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www.idc.ac.il/eng/OBD OBD Program RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Yarden Ran Megan Barlin Tal Wolgroch ISRAEL NORTH AMERICA Texas, US Johannesburg, London, UK IDC Herzliya, POB 167 IDC Herzliya OBD student South Africa OBD student 1 Kanfei Nesharim St. 116 East 16th St., 11th Floor OBD student Herzliya, Israel 46150 NYC, NY, US 10003 +972 9 960 2801 +1 866 999 RRIS [email protected] [email protected] IDC WINTER 2013 // 77 Student Activities

IDC Herzliya Student Rescues Turkish climber on Mt. Everest “There is something in these stories, about climbing, that makes a person look at their life in a very deep way. But I don’t tell people what they should do, what to think, or how to live their lives.” - Nadav Ben-Yehuda, IDC Herzliya student, ice climber and mountaineer

Soloing to the top of the Pyrenees during the recovery. DC Herzliya student, Nadav Ben Yehuda, soon lost his oxygen supply. He somehow suc- was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor ceeded in lifting Irmak and spent the next 8 never be what it was,” he says, without a hint from Israel President Shimon Peres in a spe- hours carrying him down to the next highest of self pity, “but now, when I go to the surgery cial ceremony this past September. camp, even having the wherewithal to save a sec- department at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, ond fallen climber that he passed, by insisting they are only checking on the extent of the per- Ben Yehuda, a skilled ice climber and mountain- that another group of climbers stop and provide manent damage – rather than checking to see eer, was attempting to scale Mount Everest back spare oxygen. what they’ll have to cut off. This was really not in May, when he found his Turkish friend, Aydin expected – when I first returned, they wanted Irmak, lying unconscious inside a crack in the Ben Yehuda came away from the rescue with to remove four fingers from the base of my right ice. Though less than 1,000 feet from the peak a critical case of frostbite that nearly cost him hand. But we waited, and over the next five of Everest, Ben Yehuda turned his back on the his fingers. For months following the accident, months it’s like I grew a new hand, so I consider prize to rescue his fellow climber, forsaking the he suffered from severe pains and had to un- myself very lucky.” opportunity to become the youngest Israeli ever dergo grueling physical therapy in order to save to conquer Everest, the world’s highest summit. his fingers and work towards recovery. Today For several years, Ben-Yehuda has been lectur- he no longer has to fear amputation, and while ing about ice climbing and mountaineering – to “You were trying to reach his hands have not returned fully to themselves, high school seniors, new army recruits, combat a geographical summit, and Ben-Yehuda has already returned to mountain- soldiers and of course the climbing community. eering. In September he conquered the high- Now that he’s well on the road to recovery, he’s found a human summit.” est mountain in eastern Georgia, and followed continued to lecture, and his audiences of course - President of Israel Shimon Peres that success with a challenging solo climb in are always eager to hear the tale of the rescue the Pyrenees. at Everest. Ben Yehuda does his best to com- It was an historic decision to stop climbing and ply, though “there are some hard parts that I try to save the fallen climber. The path to the Now back for his second year at IDC, where he decide to keep for myself,” he says. “But I try to apex of Everest is often littered with the dead and is in the law and government track, Ben-Yehuda give them the facts and let them draw their own dying, and single-minded climbers are known is doing his best to keep up with a very intensive conclusions. There is something in these stories, to ignore their fellow man’s distress in order to schedule. “As part of the professional athletes’ about climbing, that makes a person look at their reach the top and then return to base as fast as program, I get special help and accommodations life in a very deep way. But I don’t tell people humanly possible. For Ben Yehuda, that simply that enable me to fulfill both my academic and what they should do, what to think, or how to wasn’t an option. my athletic responsibilities,” says Ben-Yehuda. live their lives.” “I’m flying to South Africa this January for train- “A person’s life, any person’s life, is more valu- ing, and IDC approved it. They understand that While some of the interest over the rescue has able than anything,” he told reporters upon ar- you cannot be an ice climber without practicing, faded, anonymity isn’t possible just yet for Ben- riving home in Israel. and in Israel we don’t have ice except inside the Yehuda, who must constantly wear a highly- fridge!” conspicuous black glove on his recovering hand. The moment Ben Yehuda grasped that Irmak “From Michael Jackson to Moshe Dayan - I’ve had no gloves, oxygen mask or supply bag, he He’s also coming to terms with the fact that his heard all the jokes, already,” laughs Ben-Yehuda. removed his own gloves in order to assist, and hand will never return to its former state. “It will Then, more quietly: “You know, this experience

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“I’m flying to South Africa this January IDC Herzliya Student Rescues for training, and IDC approved it. They understand that you cannot be an ice climber without practicing, and in Israel we Turkish climber on Mt. Everest don’t have ice except inside the fridge!” Nadav Ben-Yehuda, IDC Herzliya student, ice climber and mountaineer

Leading 2010 expedition to a 7,000m peak - the Himalayas.

A discussion with elementary school pupils. Struggling with the Scottish winter, while training for Everest.

on Mt. Everest did change my life. But all of the situation. When the government goes for a mili- school principals were involved in the prepara- noise about me being a hero, it’s hard for me to tary solution, these people get hit the hardest tion. He also met with the head of the munici- see it that way. For me, stopping to help a friend, and don’t complain, and then when the opera- pality to initiate a follow-up event for Passover, it was automatic – I didn’t have to think about it, tion ends, everyone’s life goes back to normal – in which 2,000 children from the central area and it didn’t seem to me so special. But if by do- which for the people of the south means getting will visit their southern counterparts for a day ing something with myself, by myself, I managed bombed again, constantly. And the children are of education and solidarity. to have an effect on people around the world, left wondering why their nation helped them that’s just beautiful. And if it means there’s a sto- during the operation, but then seemed to forget “I feel it’s very important to show people from ry being told around the world about some hero about them. So this time, I wanted to show them central Israel that there is so much more to life who is also an Israeli, well – that’s even better.” that there are people in the central area – includ- in the south than missiles and bomb shelters. ing children just like them – who keep them in I want them to see that there is a rich cultural “As part of the professional their hearts and minds, and truly care about life there, centered on agriculture, where you their situation.” can feel the true essence of Israel. It is a special, athletes’ program at idc beautiful place and its residents are our brothers herzlya, I get special help In a massive operation, Ben-Yehuda and his team and sisters.” and accommodations that collected 6,000 letters from 6,000 children liv- enable me to fulfill both ing in the central area of Israel. On the evening “So you see, I won’t be telling the Mt. Everest my academic and my athletic of Thursday, January 24th, the day before the story for the next 20 years,” concludes Ben-Yehu- responsibilities.” holiday of Tu B’Shevat, they set out in stealth on da. “I must have different stories to talk about.” their sacred mission. - Nadav Ben-Yehuda, IDC Herzliya student, ice In handing the award to Ben Yehuda, Israel climber and mountaineer “We entered all of the elementary schools and President Shimon Peres had shaken the young kindergartens in the Eshkol municipality,” Ben- climber’s hand and said, “You were trying to Earlier this month, Ben-Yehuda decided to focus Yehuda tells me, “and for ten hours, we went from reach a geographical summit, and found a hu- his energies in a completely new direction by classroom to classroom and placed on each child’s man summit.” initiating project “Buds of Friendship,” to sup- desk two letters written by children from the cen- port residents of southern Israel, who have borne ter of Israel, one plant, in honor of Tu B’Shevat, There is no doubt that we can expect to see very the brunt of the Israel-Hamas conflict in the last and a small and modest gift – keychain flash- great things from Ben Yehuda in the years to 12 years. lights. There are some 3,000 children in the re- come – a greatness that may find expression in gion, and the following morning, when they came his very impressive athletic ability, or by some- “There are thousands of children under the to school, each child found a surprise waiting.” thing much simpler, but no less impressive – his age of 12, who for their entire lives have never profound humanity. known another reality,” says Ben-Yehuda. “They Ben-Yehuda was on hand to visit the classrooms suffer from ADD, they can’t sleep well at night, and talk to the children and their teachers – who - Joy Pincus and they need therapy to cope with their daily were as surprised as their students, since only the

IDC WINTER 2013 // 79 Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy Program in Political Psychology & Decision Making (POP-DM) Reaches New Academic Heights

Lauder School sets the world standard for strategic assessment and predictive decision making programs. From its collaborative endeavors with Harvard, Columbia and Stanford to its internationally renowned Simulation Unit, the program is bringing the world’s attention to the school’s doorstep and helping establish a new scientific discipline.

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”Students affiliated with POP-DM have recently designed a decision support system for President Obama’s decisions on Iran, analyzed Abu Mazen’s policy options and predicted Hamas and Hezbollah’s decisions on the ceasefire with Israel.” -Prof. Alex Mintz, dean, Lauder School of Government and director, POP-DM

hat if we could predict specific lead- decisions on the ceasefire with Israel, to name “It’s really exciting to manage the simulation’s ers’ decisions, based on their psycho- a few projects. POP-DM has ongoing dialogues infrastructure,” says Joseph Ganel, who earned Wlogical and decision making profiles? with scholars from Columbia University and his master’s degree in public policy at the Lauder How do political leaders come to their decisions? Harvard University, among others. It is known School and now works as a Teaching Assistant To what degree are these decisions determined for its accurate predictions of terrorist leaders’ at IDC Herzliya. “While the students organize by personal bias, rather than a clear-headed decisions and of state decisions regarding inter- the event, the actual players are top government analysis of the situation? est rates; and for its strategic analysis of leaders’ officials, senior policymakers, both past and policy options. I am especially proud that MA present, senior academics and experts, repre- “We offer workshops that help students affiliated with the POP-DM research sentatives of governmental organizations and managers and decision makers lab regularly participate in our global simula- diplomats – all of whom generously come to tion exercises and present scientific and policy participate in the project. Former participants predict the decisions of their papers in conferences.” have included Prof. Daniel Kurtzer, former US competitors and rivals.” ambassador to Israel; Prof. Uzi Arad, former - Dr. Liraz Margalit, visiting lecturer at the POP-DM has been receiving worldwide acco- national security advisor to PM Netanyahu; Lauder School lades for the seriousness and innovative nature Tzipi Livni, then head of the Opposition; Ma- of its approach to the subject of political psy- jor General Res. Dan Halutz, former IDF Chief These are just some of the questions being asked chology and decision making and for its on-the- of Staff, who observed the simulation exercise; today at the Program in Political Psychology and mark predictions. Its wide range of conferences, Zalman Shoval, former Israel ambassador to Decision Making (POP-DM) at IDC Herzliya’s lectures and workshops are conducted by lead- the US; Gen. Res. Eitan Ben-Eliyahu, former Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and commander of the Israel Air Force; Haim Assa, Strategy. POP-DM seeks to be at the forefront of “IDC Herzliya is the only place who served as strategic advisor to PM Rabin; global research in Political Psychology and pre- in Israel and one of a few and other top experts.” dictive decision analysis, as part of its continued places in the world that treats efforts to advance interdisciplinary thought and To date, the Simulation Unit has held three main strengthen the cooperation between academia, political psychology as a full- simulations regarding crucial issues facing Is- society and policy makers. fledged discipline with its own raeli Foreign Policy: ‘Iran: The Day After,’ ‘A theories and methodologies.” Palestinian State: The Day After,’ and ‘Combat- ing the De-legitimization Threat to Israel.’ The - Julia Elad-Strenger, visiting lecturer at the simulations’ results have been published for the Lauder School and a political psychologist benefit of high-level officials and policy makers, and have also received significant news coverage ing experts in the field and draw key interna- in domestic and foreign press, including MS- tional participants, and its coveted internships NBC, The New York Times, Reuters and the BBC. appeal to the field’s newest members. POP-DM also hosts the Research Lab in Po- One activity hosted by POP-DM that has drawn litical Psychology and Decision Making. The a great deal of acclaim and media coverage is the Research Lab seeks to conduct research inte- IDC Simulation Unit in Foreign and Military affairs. Established to simulate complex dy- From left: Prof. James Sidanius (Harvard), namics of decision making on issues of critical Prof. Ryan Enos (Harvard), Prof. Helen Haste strategic importance, the unit acquaints policy (Harvard), Prof. Alex Mintz (IDC). makers from Israel and abroad with state-of- the-art technological tools and academic models According to Prof. Alex Mintz, dean of the that can help in formulating foreign affairs and Lauder School and the program’s director, security policy predictions and recommenda- “POP-DM is one of the leading strategic assess- tions. As with so many of IDC’s successful proj- ment and predictive decision making programs ects, the Simulation Unit grew from a student in the world. Its expertise and comparative ad- initiative. Suggested by Lior Fadalon and given vantage lie in its focus on understanding and full support by Mintz and IDC’s management, predicting leaders’ decisions. Students affiliated a course was built around the idea, and today “Combating the De-legitimization Threat to Israel” with POP-DM have recently designed a deci- the entire process is organized and run by IDC simulation. sion support system for President Obama’s de- students under the guidance of Dr. Lesley Terris cisions on Iran, analyzed Abu Mazen’s policy of the Lauder School. options and predicted Hamas and Hezbollah’s

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grating two fields of study - political science ate students of IDC who are affiliated with the High Visibility and behavioral decision making – to examine POP-DM Research Lab research areas relate how political leaders and decision makers make mostly to political, foreign and military decision According to Julia Elad-Strenger, visiting lectur- decisions, their motivations and the cognitive making and then publish policy papers that can er at the Lauder School and political psycholo- process behind their choices. Significantly, the be used by leaders to make strategic assessments gist, “IDC Herzliya is the only place in Israel Research Lab is also conducting strategic as- of policy options and detect cognitive biases in and one of a few places in the world that treats sessment and predictive modeling. Coordinated decision making. We also offer workshops that political psychology as a full-fledged discipline by Dr. Liraz Margalit, visiting lecturer at the help managers and decision makers predict the with its own theories and methodologies. As Lauder School, participants utilize multiple decisions of their competitors and rivals, part of these efforts, it is host to many of the so it has many potential applications.” largest and most prominent international events DEGREES in political psychology.” GRADUATE Another source of great pride for IDC Global MBA The Program in Political Psychology & Decision Making is that POP-DM also sponsors and In November 2012, POP-DM hosted the sec- ( POP-DM ) from the Prof. Alex Mintz, Director hosts Political Psychology, the journal ond annual Harvard-Lauder School symposium ARISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS of the International Society of Political and workshop series in Political Psychology and

is proud to Psychology. Considered the most pres- Decision Making. The symposium, which was » INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Host the 2013 annual meeting of the International Society of Political tigious journal in its field,Political Psy- attended by faculty, students and experts in the Psychology (ISPP) in July 2013 » Conference Organizer: Prof. Alex Mintz chology is dedicated to the analysis of the field, featured lectures by Prof. Gary Orren and GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

« interrelationships between psychologi- Dr. Jennifer Shkabatur of Harvard University’s » STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Host the annual Harvard-IDC Lecture Series & Workshops in cal and political processes. International Kennedy School and Prof. Dustin Tingley of Political Psychology and Decision Making contributors draw on a diverse range of Harvard’s Department of Government. In addi- With Harvard Professors Gary Orren and Dusting Tingley.

« sources, including cognitive psychology, tion, Prof. Orren offered a workshop on Persua- MA in Government political science, economics, history, in- sion, while Prof. Tingley will offer a workshop House the premier journal in the field, Political Psychology from the Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Alex Mintz; Co-Editors: Paul ‘t Hart, Helen Haste, ternational relations, philosophy, sociol- on experimental research in political science David Redlawsk, James Sidanius; Associate Editors: Eran Halperin, ogy and social and clinical psychology. and political psychology as part of the Lauder LAUDER SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, Steven Redd, Christopher Federico Mintz serves as the journal’s editor-in- School’s MA program in Government. « DIPLOMACY & STRATEGY chief; professors from Harvard, Rutgers, Host the Joint Dialogue on Framing, Decision Making and » DIPLOMACY & CONFLICT STUDIES Negotiation Between Columbia University & The Lauder School of and Utrecht serve as co-editors; and Dr. Senior POP-DM faculty members recently Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya Eran Halperin of IDC serves as associ- hosted a joint dialogue with the Program in » « COUNTER-TERRORISM & HOMELAND ate editor. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution at Colum- SECURITY STUDIES House the POP-DM research lab with M.A students and graduates, bia University on the subjects of framing, deci- coordinated by Dr. Liraz Margalit. Mintz, who received tenure from He- sion making and negotiation, and this past fall, « » RESEARCH TRACK (THESIS REQUIRED) brew University at age 33 and is the re- as part of its ongoing lecture series, POP-DM Co-organize the 2th International Conference on Behavioral Decision Making, scheduled for June 2014 at IDC, in cooperation with the IDC cipient of the International Studies As- hosted Prof. Janice Stein, director of the Munk Schools of Psychology, Law, Business and Economics. sociation’s Karl Deutsch Award, given School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto, MA in Organizational www.idc.ac.il/popdm to the scholar under 40 who has made among other notable scholars. Behavior & Development the most important contribution to the This coming year promises to be one of its most from the research methods including laboratory experi- exciting yet. POP-DM is scheduled to host some SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY ments, interviews and case studies, for which of the most prestigious international events in the participants are most often the decision the field of political psychology and decision & ARISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS makers themselves. Their main research tool making, including a conference on the future » ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR is the decision board simulator, developed by of US-Israeli relations featuring top professors & DEVELOPMENT (OBD) Mintz and his colleagues. This computerized from Stanford University, including Prof. Ken program enables the analysis of sophisticated Schultz, head of the program for international » RESEARCH TRACK (THESIS REQUIRED) sequential and interactive decision problems, security and cooperation at Stanford, and Prof. primarily in order to help explain and predict Judy Goldstein of the Stanford Communication human behavior in dynamic decision making Department. Prof. Gilad Hirschberger and Dr. environments that characterize most foreign Eran Halperin of IDC Herzliya and Dr. Daphna policy and national security decisions. For ex- Iran: The Day After” simulation. Canetti of the University of Haifa are teach- ample, Lauder School graduate students Ori ing courses in political psychology as part of Barzel and Maya Stockman have analyzed scientific study of International Relations, also the Lauder School’s master’s degree in Govern- www.janisdesign.net and presented the decisions of Bashar al-Assad, received the association’s Distinguished Scholar ment. And this coming summer, POP-DM will president of Syria, and POP-DM fellows Avner Award for the most important contribution to host the annual conference of the International Golov and Inbal Hackman presented Obama’s the field of Foreign Policy Analysis. 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