{"id":482,"date":"2020-12-23T08:51:58","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T08:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kkci.online\/?page_id=482"},"modified":"2024-08-04T19:39:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T16:39:41","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kkci.online\/en\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Heroes Circle is an empowering multi-age community of students and instructors, who learn together how to apply techniques from the world of martial arts, meditation and guided imagery that will help deal with moments of difficulty and crisis. Participants learn the right tools for achieving inner peace in their lives, and then gain new meaning as they teach them to others. A feeling of inner peace, confidence and purpose strengthens significantly when one\u2019s life takes on a sense of meaning. This also gives them the power to inspire others in their daily struggle.<\/h5>\n

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\"Who<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Michele Kaplan-Green<\/a><\/h4>

CEO, Kids Kicking Cancer Israel<\/p>

<\/i> 058-332-6637<\/a><\/p>

Michele brings 30 years of experience in management, marketing and development to Kids Kicking Cancer Israel.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Raphi-Bloch—Picture\"<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Raphi Bloch<\/a><\/h4>

National Administrator and Program Coordinator<\/p>

<\/i> 054-200-7250<\/a><\/p>

Raphi made Aliya with his wife in 1991. A cancer survivor, he holds degrees in accounting, business management and economics as well as black belts in Karate and Jujitsu<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Adina Cutler<\/h4>

Resource development director<\/p>

Adina Cutler brings a strong background in development and marketing to her role at Maagal Giborim\/Kids Kicking Cancer Israel. With a proven track record of driving growth and building strategic relationships, Adina is dedicated to enhancing donor relations and leading fundraising efforts to support the organization’s mission.<\/p>\n

Adina serves as a board member of Kehillat Shaarei Yonah Menachem, and as a member of the PTA at local schools. She enjoys gardening, photography and spending quality time with her family.\u202f <\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Maayan Damelin<\/h4>

Instructor<\/p>

Maayan brings a wealth of experience working with children and adults to help them overcome both short and long-term challenges. As a Maagal Giborim instructor, she aims to help young heroes practice and then teach others how to gain a sense of control over their anxiety and trauma.<\/p>\n

In addition to Krav Maga, she is a medic and an ABA instructor for children with ASD.<\/p>\n

Currently a nursing student, Maayan completed her IDF service with Honorable Discharge as Sgt. Division Excellence Award.
\nMaayan loves to bake cook, bake using healthy natural locally sourced products, upscale used furniture and clothing and hike. <\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Iris Erlich<\/a><\/h4>

Social Media<\/p>

Bio: Iris brings inspiration and light as she manages social media on a volunteer basis. Her experience began with a B.A. in Computer Science and an M.A. in Communication & Technology. In addition, she has many years of experience in Information Systems and marketing operations projects management, with specialties in marketing\u202fautomation.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Elana Amminadav<\/h4>

Instructor<\/p>

Elana Amminadav works as a Life Coach and workshop facilitator. She has an MA in clinical psychology
\nand is a certified practitioner of Potential-based Coaching and Non-Violent Communication.
\nElana has trained in Baguazhang Kung Fu since 2008. She loves bringing the powerful tools that the martial arts offer for healing, strength, confidence, and serenity to children in need.
\nShe lives in Jerusalem with her daughter where she also practices visual arts, dance, and swimming.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Ron\"<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Ron Melchet<\/h4>

Instructor<\/p>

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\"Meir<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Meir Goldberg<\/a><\/h4>

Chairman of the Board - Kids Kicking Cancer<\/p>

Meir Goldberg, has played an active role in the initial growth of the organization in Israel. In 2022 he became Chairman of the Board.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Who<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Rabbi G<\/a><\/h4>

Founder and International Director - Kids Kicking Cancer Board Member<\/p>

Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg (lovingly known by thousands of children as Rabbi G.), is the founder and director of Kids Kicking Cancer, a nonprofit organization that teaches martial arts to children battling cancer as well as to those facing other serious challenges in their lives.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Who<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Ilan Chasen<\/a><\/h4>

Board Member<\/p>

Ilan Chasen graduated with a degree in Economics and an Honours degree in Finance from the University of Cape Town. He served as a Manager in Deloitte\u2019s \u201cInnovation and New Business Development” team in Johannesburg, and later founded and headed Deloitte\u2019s Innovation unit in Tel Aviv.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Who<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Joseph Gitler<\/a><\/h4>

Board Member<\/p>

In 2003, Joseph Gitler founded Leket Israel \u2013The National Food Bank (formerly Table to Table) as a one-man volunteer operation to respond to the paradox of growing hunger and poverty in Israel on the one hand and significant food waste on the other.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Who<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Danny Hakim<\/h4>

Board Member<\/p>

Danny is founder and chairman of Budo for Peace, Chairman of Israel Life Saving Federation, a board member of the Azrieli Foundation, MWU (Maccabi World Union), ALLMEP (the Alliance of Middle East peace).<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Danielle<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Danielle Frenkel Breiner<\/a><\/h4>

Board Member<\/p>

Danielle, is Israel\u2019s record holder in high jump, four times Israel\u2019s champion (twice with the left leg 2010-2011 and twice with the right leg 2020-2021), fourth place in European Championships and ranked 8th in the world.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Omer Shavit<\/h4>

Board Member<\/p>

Omer brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our mission. He has taken a keen interest in supporting Maagal Giborim families as they navigate challenging life situations, using our Power Peace Purpose Toolkit to find a sense of calm and empowerment.
\nOmer is the CEO and Co-owner of Shavit Doron Ltd. and Olesh Fuels Ltd. He also serves as Chairman of HLD Fuel Transportation Company Ltd., and Logistipharm, a last-mile pharmaceutical delivery company. Additionally, he is a Director at Bar Lev, a cannabis farm in Kfar Hess.
\nOmer\u2019s extensive leadership experience and dedication to helping others make him a valuable addition to our organization.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Who<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Michael Silver<\/a><\/h4>

Board Member<\/p>

Mr. Silver was born in Johannesburg and made Aliya in 1999. Michael and his wife Fiona live in Raanana and have four children. In addition to Mr. Silvers involvement with KKCI, he is a board member of a number of other non profit organizations such as World Bnei Akiva and is the Chairman of Beit Protea which is a Retirement facility in Herzliya. Mr Silver is a founder and CEO of an international family office based in Herzliya Pituach providing services to local and international families.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Arik Cohen<\/h4>

Board Member<\/p>

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\"Who<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Harry Amdurer<\/a><\/h4>

Audit Committee<\/p>

Harry is a Forensic Accountant by trade and has worked for both HMRC and the IRS in the U.S. where he lived for a number of years, as well as consulting for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) As well as his Accountancy practice<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Who<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Jeff Dykan<\/h4>

Audit Committee<\/p>

Jeff came to Vitalife with over 25 years\u2019 experience in general management, finance, and business development in global growth companies and startups.
\nJeff is Chairman of ReWalk Robotics and Trig Medical, serves on the board of directors of Regentis, and previously of Colbar (M&A J&J) and Avedro (M&A Glaukos).<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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