After three challenging years for Israeli society- and especially in the wake of October 7- the Taib Prize for National Resilience is being launched. The annual award aims to recognize, elevate, and support those who work consistently to build trust, strengthen communities, reduce polarization, develop leadership, and contribute to Israel’s future.
Initiated by the Menomadin Foundation of the Taib family, the prize is grounded in the understanding that national resilience is not built only in times of crisis or through formal institutions, but also in everyday life- through individuals and organizations acting with consistency and commitment for the benefit of society. In recent years, many have stood out simply by being there: taking responsibility, acting with mutual commitment, and supporting communities and individuals across the country. Their efforts have helped Israeli society endure, draw closer together, and move forward- even in times of profound difficulty.
The Taib Prize seeks to bring this work into the public spotlight. It will be awarded annually to an organization or initiative demonstrating exceptional, sustained contribution with proven public impact on Israel’s resilience. Beyond recognition, the prize is designed to help meaningful initiatives continue, grow, and expand their reach to additional communities.
Evaluation will be based on the depth of long-term impact, contribution to social cohesion, strengthening of trust and partnership, and the ability to navigate a changing reality while acting with responsibility and integrity.
In addition to the main prize, three special distinctions will be awarded:
The Taib Award for National Resilience, honoring an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to strengthening Israel’s national resilience;The Taib Award for Public Impact, recognizing a media professional or public figure whose voice and influence have contributed to national resilience through responsible, credible, and unifying public discourse;The Taib Award for the Jewish Diaspora and Strengthening Israel, presented to an individual or organization active in Jewish communities worldwide whose work strengthens Israel, the Jewish people, and a shared sense of responsibility in times of challenge.
Haim Taib, Founder of the Taib Group, said, “In recent years, the State of Israel has gone through a difficult and turbulent period. Within this reality, organizations and individuals stood out- those who chose to act consistently, with mutual responsibility, dedication, and a deep sense of purpose. Often, they did so quietly, without seeking recognition. Yet thanks to them, communities continued to function, people received support, and Israeli society was able to hold itself together during its most difficult moments. Israel’s resilience is also built on our ability to recognize and highlight what strengthens us- and to ensure that we continue to cultivate a strong human foundation for generations to come.”
Tom Faruhi,, CEO of the Menomadin Foundation added, “In recent years, Israel has relied on individuals and organizations who chose to take responsibility in its most difficult moments. On the ground, we see civic leadership strengthening communities, supporting families, working with youth and local authorities, and rebuilding trust and resilience as a society. The Taib Prize is intended to give this work a platform- to recognize it and encourage more individuals and organizations to choose a path of commitment, mutual responsibility, and long-term impact.”
The Menomadin Foundation of the Taib family, one of the initiators of the prize, has been working in recent years to strengthen social resilience in Israel through the development and implementation of national roadmaps in welfare, education, and leadership, in partnership with government ministries, local authorities, regional clusters, and civil society organizations. The foundation builds on decades of Haim Taib’s experience in strengthening and developing countries, and operates from the belief that meaningful, lasting change is built through people, communities, leadership, and strong systems.
Source:
www.jpost.com
