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Board of Directors

Raanan (Rani) Levy - Founder and Chairman
Raanan is a 13^th generation born Israeli "Sabra" who has spent the past 17 years bringing the message of Israel and the Jewish people to the world. He has appeared in numerous interviews worldwide and has spoken frequently in synagogues and churches in the U.S. and Europe. Raanan served for many years as an NCO in the IDF and was adviser to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on World Jewish and World Christian Affairs. Raanan currently serves as CEO of "Covenant Tours of Israel" which specializes in tailor made group tours to Israel.

Col. (Ret.) Avi Mazliach.
Avi served for 29 years in the IAF, in a variaty of staff and command positions, until his retirement as a Colonel. During his outstanding service for the State of Israel he managed complex logistical operations and was exposed to Israel's most cutting edge technologies, whilest commanding large units. Today, Avi serves as the CEO of Y.B.Systems, a company speciallizing in maintanance of "smart buildings" and supporting hi-tech industrial production lines. A graduate of Bar-Ilan University, (BA, Political Science, MA, Public Administration ), Avi is married, and father of 3.

Alex Shumsky – Treasurer
Born in Russia, Alex immigrated to Israel with his family as a child. He obtained a B.A. in Business Management after serving for three years in the IDF. Alex currently serves as the General Director of Rhoda Cosmetics Ltd., an Israeli corporation specializing in international trade.

Tali Cocito-Visa – Head of Donor Relations and Project Coordinator
Tali was born in Italy and immigrated to Israel as a child. She obtained her B.A. in Communication and Management after serving in the IDF for two years. Tali recently returned to Israel after having worked in various management positions in France and Spain. She is in charge of developing contributor and donor relations as well as coordinating Israel La’ad’s welfare projects around the country.

"Israel La'ad" Foundation is a not for profit Israel charity organization legally and fully registered under the laws of the State of Israel.
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