Oren Magnezy's Page

How did you hear about KolDor?

Via a friend involved in your activities.

Right now I live

Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel

Languages I Know

Hebrew (Native), American English (Fluent)

About Me:

Some men see things as they are and say 'Why?' I dream things that never were and say, 'Why not?'

Professionally I....

I am the founder and managing partner of The Laurus Consulting Group LTD (Israel). The group specializes in public strategy and project management and focuses on enabling governments, corporations and NGOs to lead and cultivate positive change, in the public sphere in which they operate. From September 1999 through May 2008, I served on Ariel Sharon’s political staff and in the 29th, 30th and 31st Israeli governments, under Prime Ministers Ariel Sharon and Ehud Olmert. Amongst my various duties, I was an Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister, Senior Assistant to the Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office and ultimately Prime Minister’s Adviser and Director of Parliament Affairs. Upon completing my Wexner Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School, I was named Founding Director of the Agency for Economic Development of the Arab Sector in Israel. During my tenure at the PM’s office, I was highly involved in national projects such as the Disengagement Plan from Gaza and North West Bank, major economic reforms and other key policies.

I am involved with the following Jewish organizations/institutions/projects:

The Wexner Foundation

In the past I have been involved with the following Jewish organizations/institutions/projects:

JNF, JAFI, WZO, Machon Le'Madrichim, YZL, World Betar, AIPAC

Other ways in which I am an activist/leader in the Jewish community

I feel committed to helping new Olim to integrate professionally and personally in Israel. I also engage in extensive public speaking during my travels to the US.

What do you think about Jewish Peoplehood?

It's our most powerful engine for the sustainability of Jewish culture, politics and faith over time and distance.

What are the Jewish (or other) values/issues about which you are most passionate?

"Tikun Olam", building Jewish-Israeli self confidence as a counter measure to "diaspora mentality".

What are you looking for in the KolDor network?

Meeting new people with interesting stories. Having opportunities to give advice and guidance to fellow young professionals, striving to find their way in the Israeli jungle, expand my professional network.

Website:

http://www.oren.org.il

Facebook Profile URL

http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=35181

LinkedIn URL

http://www.linkedin.com/in/magnezzi

My Favorite Place in Israel is:

The Kotel, The Beach, Rothschild Boulevard

My Favorite Place in my Home Country is:

Israel

In My Spare Time I Like to:

Shvitz at Bikram Yoga, Listen to old tunes, watch movies and read books.