Gadi Eisenkot Nominates Adi Altschuler for Education Minister
Knesset Member Gadi Eisenkot announced that Israel Prize laureate Adi Altschuler has joined his party. The social entrepreneur and founder of Krembo Wings will run as the candidate for Minister of Education.
Knesset Member Gadi Eisenkot announced on Sunday that Adi Altschuler, an Israel Prize laureate and recipient of the President's Medal, has joined his political party. Altschuler, who founded the "Krembo Wings" youth movement and the "Zikaron BaSalon" social initiative, has been named the party's candidate for Minister of Education in a future government.
Decades of Social and Educational Leadership
Altschuler has been active in the fields of education and social entrepreneurship for over two decades. Over the years, she has initiated and established three groundbreaking educational and social enterprises:
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"Krembo Wings" — a youth movement integrating children and teenagers with and without special needs.
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"Zikaron BaSalon" (Memories in the Living Room) — an initiative for Holocaust remembrance that has become a widespread national and international tradition.
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"Includee" — a network of inclusive schools and kindergartens.
Gadi Eisenkot praised her track record, stating:
"Adi is one of the most prominent educational and social figures in Israel. For more than two decades, she has dedicated her life to education, connecting people, and building a more cohesive and value-driven Israeli society. I am delighted that Adi accepted my request to be our candidate for Minister of Education in the government we will establish. She brings experience, vision, and a proven ability to lead national change."
A Call for National Change
According to the party, Altschuler's work reflects a broad educational philosophy that views education not merely as a tool for acquiring knowledge and achievements, but as the foundation for building a unified and excellent society.
Altschuler herself commented on her political debut:
"We are on the verge of change, at a historic moment, and I do not have the right to stand aside. As a mother of children studying in Israeli schools and as someone who has done everything possible to change education from the outside and from the ground up, I am joining Gadi Eisenkot. I believe in his leadership and his sincerity to serve the country out of a deep sense of responsibility. We will work to ensure a united society and a high-quality, healthy education system for all children, families, and educators."
