About Top-Orgad

The Israeli Center for youth leadership, social involvement and preparation for enlistment in the IDF was established by a team of educators, senior IDF officers who had a vision of Israeli youth leading a change in society and in the country, through developing leadership skills and preparing for military service and for life in general.

The company was founded in 1995 and since then has been guiding and training around 75000 youngsters a year in diverse areas of activities. These activities take place in high schools and in community centers in various cities.

TOP-Orgad is the leading company in its field in Israel. The company positioned itself as such thanks to its ability to develop programs, the flexibility and creativity of its training program, the achievements and the great appreciation for the program participants, the creation of open communications with youth based on the TOP-Orgad model and, of course, the team of instructors and professionals who are in charge of implementing the programs.

Company Founders and Training Staff:

Mr. Gadi Amir – Colonel (Res.), an organizational and social psychologist. An expert in managing processes of ground-breaking change within organizations, and in developing management and leadership skills in youth. During his military career, he served as head of the Behavioral Sciences Department and commander of the IDF Leadership School. He holds an M.A. degree in Organizational/Social Psychology from Bar-Ilan University.

Mr. Or-Ly Lahat – Lieutenant Colonel (Res.), an initiator of social and community programs based on learning from the successes of other countries, he developed a unique leadership program based on the "profit-for-all" model. During his military career, he served as a pilot in the air force and as commander of the magazine "BaMahane" published by the IDF. He holds a B.A. degree in Economics and Political Science from Bar-Ilan University

Mr. Amit Talmon – Captain (Res), develops programs for physically preparing for military service, training programs that focus on the physical and mental experience that youngsters must undergo during the trial period prior to selection for elite army units and throughout their military service. In the military, he served as commander of a naval commando combat team. He holds a B.A. degree in business administration from Ruppin College

Mr. Boaz Weissberg – holds a B.Ed. degree in physical education. Manager of training development and staff training area and has been working in the field of education for many years. In the military, he served as a combat soldier in the Egoz commando unit		.

Mr. Adi Talmon – Marketing manager. He holds a B.A. degree in business administration. During his military career he served as an antiaircraft company commander.

Training Topics:

1. Providing youth with community and social leadership skills by instilling the "profit-for-all" set of values – combining social and personal needs. Motivating youngsters to take responsibility for shaping their future, and developing their leadership skills and their ability to initiate processes of change.

2. Preparing the youth and providing them with practical tools for coping with the transition to new environments (college, the military), through workshops that develop their emotional strength and help them to understand and internalize the transition
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3. "Leadership Generates Responsibility" programs for student councils and youth at risk.

4. Conducting a program for physical preparation, combat fitness, teamwork and coping with physical challenges.
5. Making a difference on the roads – Youth is taking responsibility and getting involved in changing habits of behavior on the roads.

6. Youth-Theater: Educational plays which focus on the trio of "parents-teachers-students".

Top-Orgad is interested in expanding its activities in the areas mentioned above, within Jewish communities around the world. The variety of programs and the vast experience we have garnered over the years enable us to conduct these projects in a professional and experiential manner, and to provide Jewish youth with a sense of belonging.
In addition to our programs, we offer a unique and exciting journey in Israel that will leave a deep impression on its participants:
Ten days that include touring and getting to know the land of Israel, visits to IDF bases, staying with and participating in joint activities with Israeli youth – some of whom are about to begin their military service and others who have finished their service and are about to begin academic studies.

We will be happy to be at your service and to answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Talmon Adi
marketing manager