New Spirit

What our
partners say
Ofer Berkowitz,
Chairman of “Wake-
Up Jerusalem” and
Deputy Mayor of
Jerusalem
“New Spirit is one of the
most important organizations
contributing to young adults
staying in Jerusalem and to
Jerusalem’s return to being a
city relevant to the pluralistic
populace. As the chairman of
the Hitorerut movement and
Vice-Mayor, I see New Spirit
as a strategic partner in the
advancement of Jerusalem,
in the catalyzing of its
urban renaissance, the
strengthening of its culture
and young artists, and its
transformation into a vibrant
and interesting city.”
Ariel Levinson,
Educator and Cultural
Entrepreneur, The
Secular Yeshiva of
Jerusalem
“In the last decade New
Spirit and I grew together. As
an activist in the first core
group in New Spirit’s days
as a triumphant student
movement, I took part in
the production of a series of
large cultural events called
“Wander-lust,” whose goal
was to connect the student
community to the center of
the city. Since then, as a social
and cultural activist in the
Secular Yeshiva of Jerusalem,
I have observed from the side
the way in which New Spirit
is leading the work of young
adults in Jerusalem: with
devotion, as a central anchor,
as a guide. The organization
has matured, and with it its
work - more precise and
oriented toward our future in
this city. New Spirit is a young
adult organization with an
innovative model of action
that every city needs, and
here too Jerusalem is leading
the way. With New Spirit, the
joint vision of civil society
organizations in Jerusalem is
coming into being. And even
as we mature with it, the
Spirit keeps us young.”
Charlene Seidle, the
Leichtag Foundation,
the Leichtag Foundation
“New Spirit is a premiere
partner for us as we seek to
renew and uplift the city of
Jerusalem and make it the
most compelling and vibrant
city for young people who
want to make a difference
in the world. New Spirit’s
broad spectrum of programs
reach out and appeal to so
many diverse individuals and
groups, and the organization’s
innovative approach is truly
inspiring. We are so proud
to support and partner with
New Spirit!”