We had a dream

That one day in Israel an organization would emerge to represent and advance the
economic leadership of businesswomen in Israel, at the national and international Who are JASMINE women?
level; an official economic body that would be recognized by the State institutions Businesswomen and entrepreneurs from
all communities in Israel
and the Coordinating Bureau of Economic Organizations and would represent
Organizations that act in the interests of
businesswomen from all sectors, Jewish and Arab women alike. businesswomen in Israel
Local businesswomen forums
We had a dream
And we’ve fulfilled it.
We’ve established JASMINE,
the Association of Businesswomen in Israel.

And these are goals that we have achieved and JASMINE - From Words to Actions
goals that we continue to work towards:
At its inception JASMINE, the Association of Businesswomen in
We established and operate an organization that centralizes, represents and campaigns for the
Israel, launched an array of activities in order to achieve it’s goals:
common interests of all organizations that advocate strengthening the power and numbers of
women in the world of business. Establishing an investment and marketing fund that will support
We built an organizational coalition between organizations that helps businesswomen and the
and finance women-owned business ventures
national association.
We strengthen and represent organizations that help women in business and enterprise, thus Establishing an internet portal for JASMINE with an emphasis
aiding women working in the business sector through guidance, support, monitoring and on advancing businesses and developing business opportunities
networking.
We strive to advance and encourage the integration of women in business and enterprise, Establishing an effective lobby in the Knesset in order to
regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic affiliation or sector. promote women-owned businesses
We set up a lobby that will act, in the Knesset (the Israeli parliament) and the government, in
several directions which will encourage passage of laws supporting the advancement of women Developing potential markets by finding niches and business
in business; will lead to change in the government’s social-economic policy and will enlist its opportunities
institutions in supporting the Association of Businesswomen in Israel.
We are developing a database and information center that will engage in gathering and analyzing
Leading business networking and specializing in the relevant
information on the business activity of women in Israel and on the businesses owned by women. subjects for advancing women in the world of business
We have developed strategies of support, advancement of services and skills compatible with the
needs of women business owners, while relating to the particular needs of the different sectors.
Hosting the Ahat-la-Ahat Fair to showcase women-owned
We have created networking and cooperation among active organizations, projects and
businesses and provide key networking opportunities for female
economic clubs. entrepreneurs from Israel’s Jewish and Arab communities
We aim to build unique and innovative models in order to further projects that advance women
in business at the national and international level, including partial financing of the projects.
Creating the Jasmine Guide, a unique, 250 page resource in both
We strengthen the connections and business networking among businesswomen, businessmen
Hebrew and Arabic for women who wish to establish their own
and business organizations at the national and international level. businesses
We are developing international markets through fairs, conferences, exhibitions and seminars.
Acknowledgements of Our Appreciation & Gratitude
On September 13, 2006 CJAED’s Women’s Unit launched Jasmine: Association of
Businesswomen in Israel. Jasmine was launched in order to address the need for a national
organization that would provide leadership on issues affecting women in business. Jasmine
aims to assist all women who own registered businesses in Israel, from all communities and all
parts of the country, and provides services to organizations which work with businesswomen
and women entrepreneurs in Israel.
In 2008, Ofra Strauss, Director of the Strauss Group became the first President of Jasmine.
Ofra Strauss has been very committed to Jasmine since its inception, with cooperation
between the Strauss Group and Jasmine.
JASMINE was established with the generous support of the UJA Federation of New York,
the Hadassah Foundation, and MEPI.

We are honored to thank

SHATIL and its representative Mrs. Yosefa Tabib / MATI, the Business Development Center
of Hadera and its representative Mrs. Noa Shaked / the Citizens’ Accord Forum and its
representative Mrs. Anat Reisman Weiner / the Micro-business and Economic Justice Program
of Tel Aviv University and its representative Adv. Galia Feit / NIV – Women Entrepreneurs and
its representative Mrs. Hagit Gita / the Supportive Community – Women’s Developing Center
and its representative Mrs. Lena Gurari / MATI of Kiryat Shmona and its representative Mrs.
Rachel Itach / Economic Empowerment for Women and its representative Mrs. Shlomit Argon
/ Business Networking Forum / “Hevrot Gourmet” and its representative Mrs. Sarah Scheller /
Injaz Businesswomen’s Club of Acre and its representative Mrs. Nuhad Shahbarat / the Carmel
Businesswomen’s Club and its representative Mrs. Siham Halabi / “Asimon” –Women’s Website
and its representative Mrs. Daniela Schwartz / the Businesswomen’s Club of Rosh Ha’ayin-Kfar
Kassem and its representative Mrs. Orly Monk / Mrs. Imman Aalimi, financial consultant / Mrs.
Imman Zuabi, financial consultant / Mrs. Imman Kasis, business consultant / Mrs. Irit Erez –
Initiator and Manager of Women’s Entrepreneurship Projects / Mrs. Etti Yehezkeli, business
consultant and manager of Tip Zimmerim (bed & breakfasts) / Mrs. Gabi Hardan, business
consultant / Mrs. Jomana Bulous, marketing consultant / Mrs. Yaffa Bahat, group facilitator
in vocational and business consultancy / Mrs. Yulia Ben-Moshe, organizational consultant
/ Mrs. Lily Nir, businesswoman, Feminanci College / Mrs. Liat Molcho, business consultant /
Mrs. Maya Goichman, marketing consultant / Mrs. Susan Kobati, businesswoman / Mrs. Roya
Elias, marketing consultant / Adv. Abir Elnakiv, marketing consultant / Mrs. Oula Halabi,
organizational consultant / Mrs. Zippi Glaser, image consultant / Mrs. Zippi Kriselman, manager
.of Machon Derachim / Mrs. Zippi Bar Noy, organizational consultant

Special thanks
Mrs. Ofra Strauss, Director of the Strauss Group / Mrs. Galia Albin, businesswoman / Mrs. Nadia
.Hilu, MK / Mrs. Ronit Silon, businesswoman / Mrs. Haya Graf, Joint-Israel

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