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Fainy Sukenik
Speaker (Individual)
Topics
Faith and Religion
Length
45–75 min
Group size
Up to 60
About
Feiny Soknik is a prominent entrepreneur and leader in the fields of education and social change within Israel's Ultra-Orthodox and broader society. A key figure in Ultra-Orthodox feminism, she serves as the founding chairwoman of "Baasher Telchi," an organization supporting Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox women through divorce and separation. Soknik is also the partnerships manager at "Shitufim," where she develops collaborations between the business sector and Ultra-Orthodox community in the "Red Lines" initiative against domestic violence.
Holding bachelor's and master's degrees in educational counseling, Soknik has completed advanced programs in leadership and social entrepreneurship. Her career spans roles as a teacher, educational counselor, and vice principal in Jerusalem's state Ultra-Orthodox school system. She has been involved in numerous social projects within the Ultra-Orthodox community.
Soknik's leadership philosophy is rooted in social justice and equality. She is committed to creating meaningful change, empowering women in Israel, and fostering positive relations between the Ultra-Orthodox community and the state. Her involvement extends to various initiatives promoting communication and understanding among different sectors of Israeli society.
For her dedication and impact in education, feminism, and social justice, Soknik has received multiple awards and honors, including the privilege of lighting a torch at Israel's central Independence Day ceremony.
Typical sessions
- Cyber doctrine in a contested region (45 min + Q&A)
- Startup nation, ten years on — what the data shows
- Workshop: mapping a real incident with the cohort