First National Resilience Award Honors "New Page" Charity for Reserve Soldier Support
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The inaugural Tayeb National Resilience Award was presented to the "New Page" charity for its economic support of reserve soldiers and their families. The ceremony also honored former Major General Doron Almog, philanthropist Rahel Strauss, and musician Shanan Street with special resilience commendations.
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- First Tayeb National Resilience Award given to "New Page" charity.
- Charity supports reserve soldiers and families economically post-October 7th.
- Rahel Strauss and Shanan Street also received honors.
- Award aims to recognize contributions to Israel's national resilience.
- Over 340 nominations were considered for the award.
The first-ever Tayeb National Resilience Award in Israel was presented to the "New Page" (Daf Chadash) organization for its work in the economic rehabilitation of individuals and families facing crises, with a particular focus on supporting reserve soldiers and their families since the outbreak of the "Swords of Iron" war. The award ceremony, held by the Tayeb Foundation, also recognized prominent figures with special commendations.
Over 340 nominations were submitted for the award, which aims to honor individuals and organizations contributing to Israel's national and social resilience. A judging committee, led by Tayeb Foundation founder Chaim Tayeb and including academics and public figures, selected the recipients based on public impact, ongoing contribution, ethical leadership, responsibility, and professionalism.
Alongside the main award to "New Page," special "Tayeb Resilience" honors were given to former IDF Major General (res.) Doron Almog, philanthropist Rahel Strauss, and musician Shanan Street. Strauss was recognized for her decades of ethical leadership combining business success with deep commitment to Israeli society, focusing on education, reducing gaps, strengthening the periphery, and promoting women's leadership. Street received an award for public impact for his contributions to public discourse and promoting values of tolerance, responsibility, partnership, and hope, with the committee noting his work exemplifies culture's power to bridge societal divides.
Chaim Tayeb stated that the award was established to highlight the efforts of people, communities, and organizations that build Israel's resilience and social cohesion, especially since October 7th. He expressed his hope that the Tayeb Award will become an annual tradition recognizing those who strengthen Israeli society and its future. The Tayeb Foundation initiates and promotes national programs in welfare, education, and leadership in collaboration with government ministries, civil society, philanthropy, and academia, aiming for the award to become a permanent fixture in Israel's public calendar.