The Next Generation Foundation brings together leaders from Israel’s technology community, philanthropy, and education around a shared commitment to young people and the society they will shape.
We believe in education for hope, helping young Israelis feel connected to their country and people, from childhood through working life, and build a Jewish, democratic, free, and thriving Israel.
The Next Generation Foundation. Shaping a Future of Hope for Israel’s Next Generation.
Our Core Values
Democratic
Values
Gender Equality
Freedoms
& Rights for All
Mutual
Responsibility
Connection
to Judaism
Community
Roots
Culture
Love of Israel
Excellence & Prosperity
Civic Awareness
Responsibility
A shared future starts with a sense of belonging
Israel’s next generation will shape the society we become. We believe young people need the space to ask difficult questions, encounter different perspectives, connect with their roots, and discover their role in a shared story.
Our work is grounded in three core values: connection to Judaism, love of Israel, and democratic values. Together, they guide our efforts to strengthen belonging, critical thinking, and democratic civic awareness.
Our vision of a renewed Zionism connects a shared story with community action, a sense of purpose, and responsibility for Israel’s future.
How we work
Our approach combines innovative content, collaboration, and ongoing evaluation. We adapt to changing needs and measure our work’s impact to make effective use of every investment.
We develop original educational programs with leading organizations, combining their expertise to reach young people across Israel.
Meaningful Education at Defining Moments
Our high school programs invite students to think, question, debate, and connect. Developed with educational teams, our journeys, workshops, and study days bring Jewish identity, democratic values, and a love of Israel into experiences that feel relevant to young people’s lives. Through open dialogue and hands-on learning, students can form their own views, build a sense of belonging, and see themselves as active participants in Israel’s future.
Heznek is an intensive, eight-week program between high school and military service, developed and delivered with educational partner organizations.
Community living, in-depth learning, identity, and engagement prepare participants for military life, encourage meaningful service, and strengthen personal and group resilience.
Heznek offers an accessible opportunity for a formative educational experience before service, without the commitment of a full-year program.
The transition from military service to civilian life brings new questions about identity, community, and the future. Our programs offer young adults a space to reflect on their service, reconnect with their values, and consider what comes next.
From short retreats and weekends to month-long programs, participants explore their connection to Israel, Jewish tradition, and shared life through conversation, learning, and experience.
High school
Questions that open new possibilities
Heznek
A formative experience before service
After military service
Space to find the next direction
Our Educational
Homes
Batei HaDor HaBa — The Next Generation Houses — is a growing network of educational homes, beginning at Aaronsohn Farm on the Carmel Coast and continuing in Ibim, with three more homes planned.
The homes host schools, youth groups, pre-service programs, educators, and social organizations for workshops, seminars, educational journeys, and shared learning.
Aaronsohn Farm
At historic Aaronsohn Farm, the House connects a place rooted in Israel’s history with the questions facing its next generation. It provides a setting for leadership seminars, group learning, study days, overnight educational stays, and retreats.
The House offers tent accommodation, a dining hall, and air-conditioned learning spaces for educational group stays.
Learning in a shared space
Activities connect Jewish identity, love of Israel, and democratic values with shared experiences. Programs can be adapted to each group’s needs and educational goals.
A Connection Between Israeli Tech and Education
The Foundation’s connection to Israel’s high-tech community is part of its founding identity. People whose careers span building technology companies and investing in new ideas stand alongside educational and philanthropic leaders in its founding group.
This connection places education and social responsibility within the same conversation as innovation and entrepreneurship. The focus is on the people who will shape Israel’s future: their values, their relationships, and their sense of responsibility for the society around them.
The people behind the Foundation bring experience from technology, venture capital, philanthropy, and educational leadership. Their involvement connects Israel’s entrepreneurial community with the work of educators and social organizations.
