President Herzog Hosts Major Industry Conference on Haredi Employment

President Herzog Hosts Employers Conference on Haredi Employment

President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal hosted an employers conference at the President's Residence yesterday, focusing on integrating Haredi workers into the Israeli industry. The event was held as part of the Words That Change - President's Initiatives for a Shared Israeli Tomorrow initiative, drawing CEOs and senior executives from leading companies including Nvidia, Rafael, Nistec, Rad Group, Intel, Israel Aerospace Industries, Israel Electric Corporation, the Garage Association, Solrom, and Beit Shemesh Engines.

Discussions centered on expanding the integration of Haredi employees across high-tech, defense, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors. During the conference, a joint program by the Kemach Foundation and Tzurim was unveiled to assist employers in hiring Haredi workers by offering recruitment, candidate matching, training, funding, and ongoing employer support.

Integration of the Haredi society into the labor market is a paramount national interest. The Kemach Foundation program paves the way while respecting the Haredi lifestyle, said President Isaac Herzog.

Expanding Professional Pathways and Industry Collaboration

Moti Feldstein, CEO of the Kemach Foundation, emphasized that growing numbers of employers seek to integrate Haredi staff successfully while preserving their identity and way of life. Shaham Tamir, CEO of Tzurim, added that the collaboration creates vital career pathways for Haredi men to build professional security.

Integration of the Haredi sector in industry is an economic and existential strategic need for the state. Industry is hungry for talent, and Haredi human capital is a tremendous growth engine, noted Avraham Novogrotsky, President of the Manufacturers Association of Israel.