Merav Galili, at The Blogs

Apr 18, 2024, 4:09 PM

Israeli children play by a colorfully painted concrete protective shelter in the kibbutz of Nahal Oz, on July 6, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

In the heart of the Negev Desert, where the sun beats relentlessly upon the arid landscape, stands a powerful symbol of resilience and communal spirit: the Israeli Gaza envelope region communities. Founded in the 1930s by pioneers who sought...

Mar 28, 2024, 5:13 PM

Reconstructing Israel’s social safety net

The October 7 attacks and the months of subsequent war have left Israel confronting not only the scars of battle but also the fault lines within its welfare state. What once may have seemed like minor imperfections in the...

Feb 25, 2024, 3:22 PM

How the Diaspora can elevate commitment to Israel to a new, more powerful level

Jewish National Fund collection boxes (Wikimedia commons/David Shay)

The bond between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora has been a cornerstone of resilience and solidarity throughout history, manifesting through various forms of support from financial contributions to advocacy efforts and cultural exchanges. However, as Israel confronts multifaceted challenges stemming...

Feb 13, 2024, 12:15 AM

From adversity to advantage: How Israel’s impact landscape grew out of conflict

An aerial view of the Ayalon highway running between Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan, October 17, 2018. (Matanya Tausig/FLASH90)

In the tumultuous landscape of perpetual conflict, Israel has demonstrated a remarkable capacity to transform adversity into opportunity. Despite the challenges, Israel's unwavering spirit and entrepreneurial drive have repeatedly spurred a profound evolution, giving rise to the renowned Israeli...

Jan 29, 2024, 2:19 PM

Fueling a wartime economic revival through academic R&D

On October 7th, thousands of hi-tech workers, from developers to CEOs, joined their brothers and sisters on the battlefield to defend their country. No sector of Israel’s economy has been immune to the current challenges; but perhaps no sector...

Jan 18, 2024, 3:26 PM

Healing war wounds with Israeli health-tech

Wounded Israeli soldiers from the south arrive at the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem, October 7, 2023. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)

The October 7th attack on Israel, bringing with it many challenges for the country, prompted heightened activity among Israeli health-tech startups. Committed to addressing physical and mental harm with each line of code, these companies are playing a crucial...

Jan 11, 2024, 3:52 PM

Brace for impact: How best to invest in Israel during war

In the midst of the ongoing challenges faced by the State of Israel, compounded by global economic uncertainty, investors find themselves charting unfamiliar waters. The inherent risk of startup investments becomes more pronounced in times of crisis. Yet, against...

Jan 4, 2024, 9:17 PM

Tiberias: Illuminating the path to national resilience

Downtown Tiberias, which lies on the western shores of the Sea of Galilee, August 23, 2023. (Canaan Lidor/Times of Israel)

In the turbulent aftermath of the October 7 attacks and the persisting echoes of war, the nation's quest for strength and stability has reached a pivotal juncture. While much attention is rightfully directed towards fortifying the overarching structures of...

Dec 28, 2023, 1:21 PM

Seeking the roses among 2023’s thorns

The grave of an Israeli soldier at Mount Herzl military cemetery. (Michal Fattal/Flash90)

As we bid farewell to the hectic year of 2023, one cannot ignore the tragedies that have struck our communities. But amidst the darkness, we must seek out the roses among the thorns—small blossoms of hope that signify resilience,...

Dec 20, 2023, 12:14 PM

The war’s dual phenomenon of Jewish unity

Family and friends attend the funeral of three members of the Sharabi family, Lian, Noya and Yahel, who were murdered by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7, 2023, in Moshav Kfar HaRif, southern Israel, October 25, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

Since the onset of the war launched by Hamas on October 7, with an unprecedented attack on Israel, I’ve met with countless international solidarity delegations arriving in Israel from across the globe. Each meeting leaves me with an overwhelming...

About Me

Dr. Merav Galili is the CEO of the Menomadin Foundation, an international Israeli-based impact fund that promotes innovative solutions to sustainable development challenges in Israel and Africa, in a model that combines strategic philanthropy and impact investments. Over two decades in senior management positions in academia and non-profit organizations, Dr. Galili has specialized in establishing local and international partnerships to promote business and social initiatives. In her last position, she served as Vice President for Development at Bar-Ilan University.