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The Committee for the Selection of the Darlings of the City of Jerusalem, has chosen the 12 Darlings of the City of Jerusalem for the year 2018. The decoration will be awarded to the chosen ones and the chosen ones on the upcoming Jerusalem Day. The Darling decoration is a tradition that began in 1967, it is awarded by Mayor Moshe Leon to people who have made a significant and unique contribution to the city in the past year.
With the publication of the call to love Jerusalem, the committee received 138 recommendations. The individuals were selected by a public committee led by the retired president of the Jerusalem District Court, Judge David Cheshin, and will now go to the approval of the city council.
list of winners
Mr. Zebulon Orlev
The decoration will be awarded to Mr. Zebulon Orlev for his participation in the battles for the liberation of the city in the Six Day War, as well as for his many public positions, including being a member of the Knesset, Minister of Welfare, member and chairman of committees in the Knesset, director general of the Ministry of Religion, director general of the Ministry of Education , the
Secretary
General of the
Federal Ministry of Education and Culture. In addition, the city appreciates Mr. Orlev for establishing the Midrash and volunteering in several institutions and organizations in the city.
, counseling in the field of marriage and family and studying in many settings, including in the institutions of the religious and ultra-
Orthodox
sectors
Projects.
Retired Judge Dalia Dorner
The award will be given to retired Judge Dalia Dorner for years of extensive legal activity and her tenure as a judge at the Supreme Court. The Committee for Examining the Special Education System, Chairman of the Committee for Examining the Policy of Punishment and the Treatment of Criminals, President of the Press Council and more.
Mrs. Esther Gitel Yaakovovitz
The decoration will be awarded to Mrs. Esther Gitel Yaakovovitz for her pioneering activities in the field of education, and especially for her work in integrating students with needs in high school studies. In addition, Mrs. Yakovovitz founded and manages to this day a protected employment framework for female students with intellectual disabilities and also established a pioneering system in the ultra-orthodox sector for the training of educational counselors. Yaakovovitz founded and still manages the "Friendship" project, which combines disabled students with non-disabled students.
Mrs. Mia Halevy
The decoration will be awarded to Mrs. Mia Halevy for her activity in making many initiatives and programs accessible for the promotion of science education in Israel. Halevi turned the Science Museum in Jerusalem into a leading anchor institution, in Israel and in the world. In addition, Halevi worked to assimilate scientific concepts into the educational discourse and strengthen the museum's relationship with the Hebrew University.
Dr. Shmuel Levinger
The decoration will be awarded to Dr. Shmuel Levinger for his groundbreaking work in the fields of laser and eyeglass removal, and the establishment and management of the Eye Center in Jerusalem. In addition, for his activities to promote the organization of international conferences in the fields of ophthalmology in the city of Jerusalem, as well as for the establishment of assistance centers for the treatment of World War II heroes. Since the outbreak of the war, the chain owned by Levinger has provided a lot of help with free consultations, tests and surgeries for evacuees and soldiers.
Rabbi Yona Meshulam-Fodor
The award will be given to Rabbi Yona Meshulam-Fodor for years of activity for training students and Jewish education in central institutions in Jerusalem and outside, and for extensive community activity as a certified community rabbi who merges different posts and sectors. Rabbi Meshulam-Fodor works a lot to integrate and dialogue between religious, ultra-Orthodox and secular people. Rabbi Meshulam-Fodor served in the IDF and reached the rank of senior officer.
Mrs. Nurit Farid
The award will be given to Mrs. Nurit Farid for her many years of educational activity as a teacher, administrator and lecturer, as well as for her pioneering activity as a court advocate and as the founder of the Institute for Training Rabbinic Advocacy at the "Or Torah" institutions. Ms. Fried served as a member of the Council of the Second Authority for Radio and Television, as a member of the committee for appointing chief rabbis and as a member of the management of the "Ma'ale" film school and on many committees in the fields of teaching and culture.
Attorney Dov Kolani
The award will be given to Attorney Dov Kolani for his activities in establishing an international organization of lawyers dealing with tourism, and for standing as the head of the Israeli branch, for his activities in representing Israel in forums related to tourism and law, and training generations of students for tourism and hotels. Another vocal bear has worked a lot for the cultural and leisure institutions in Jerusalem and the medical institutions in the city, and also contributes a lot to various bodies in the city, including the Jerusalem Foundation, and works to bring hearts together among the city's residents.
Mr. Shafik Rabaiah
The award will be given to Mr. Shafik Rabaiah for his public activity in bringing together hearts and tolerance. Mr. Rabaiah works a lot to relieve tensions and resolve conflicts between individuals and clans in the eastern neighborhoods of the city. In addition, Mr. Rabaiah is a member of the mediation and reconciliation committee of the southern neighborhoods of Jebel Mukhabar, Umm Lison and Rabaiah, as well as a member of the parents' committee of the schools in the neighborhoods.
Adv. Yosef Shapira
The award will be given to Adv. Attorney Shapira has worked for many years on behalf of organizations and institutions in the city of Jerusalem, as part of his duties as chairman of the Jerusalem Theater Group and chairman of the Jerusalem branch of the Chamber of Economic Organizations.
"Jerusalem is built of stones, but its soul is made of people's acts of kindness. Both women and men are the building blocks of that soul," said Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon. "Every day, without any return, they extend their hands and give of their time, strength and love for the city and its people. Their actions create a magnificent human mosaic of giving, unity and mutual assistance, and illuminate Jerusalem with the light of hope and care. We are proud of those who love Jerusalem! They are the role model, the beacon guiding our way. Their unique contribution over the years is a priceless asset, and it inspires us and the entire community. Together, hand in hand, we will continue to build a strong, beautiful and cohesive Jerusalem, a city where giving and kindness are the cornerstones of our lives."