Past TEDx event
TEDxYouth@Jerusalem
This independently organized TEDx event brings the community together to share ideas worth spreading.
Speakers
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.
Dor Bechor
17 years old from Jerusalem. Studies at “Keshet” high school. Social entrepreneur Co-director with Noam at “Hiuch” (Smile) organization that aims to help lone soldiers. In addition Dor is part of the student’s council, he likes Sports, especially American Football.
Dor-Bechor Cohen
17 years old from Jerusalem. Studies at “Keshet” high school. Social entrepreneur Co-director with Noam at “Hiuch” (Smile) organization that aims to help lone soldiers. In addition Dor is part of the student’s council, he likes Sports, especially American Football.
Eden Agranat Meged
16 years old enthusiastic pianist, studies at the Israel Arts and Sciences High School. Eden is the winner of the Pnina Saltzman Piano Competition. He preforms in recitals in Israel and abroad and plays with the major orchestras in Israel.
Hadasa Avraham
17 years old from Hadera. Member of “Maccabi Tzair” and “Darkenu” youth movements and a second year ambassador at LEAD (a program for leadership development). During the program Hadasa initiated a project named “my way” that aims to develop learning strategies for students in elementary school with learning disabilities and/or ADHD through art, theater and dance.
Maya Kleiger
14 years old from Jerusalem, studies at “Hartman” high school. Member of “QueenB” program that aims to increase the amount of women choosing to study technology oriented at school and university. Member of Hazofim youth movement and wishes to become a councilor next year. Once a week Maya volunteers at a wild life reserve in Jerusalem, she also likes cooking and photography.
Maya Klieger
14 years old from Jerusalem, studies at “Hartman” high school. Member of “QueenB” program that aims to increase the amount of women choosing to study technology oriented at school and university. Member of Hazofim youth movement and wishes to become a councilor next year. Once a week Maya volunteers at a wild life reserve in Jerusalem, she also likes cooking and photography.
Mayumana Troupe
The power of each Mayumana creation comes from the strong emphasis placed on the unity and synchronization of the group as a whole. At the same time, the talent and beauty of the individual performer is highlighted and celebrated. Mayumana’s playfulness extends beyond the stage, reaching out to engage in direct interactions with its audiences of all ages and cultures.
Natan Goldfarb
15 years old from Jerusalem, studies at “Himelfarb” high school. Social entrepreneur, initiated “Tamid” project who aims to help families from low socio economy status to have a computer at home. His moto is: ”When you give you always get”. In addition, He’s a member of the student’s council of Jerusalem. Natan likes to hike, hangout with friends and if possible, sleeping late….
Noam Sebastian
17 years old from Jerusalem, studies at “Ziv” high school. A social entrepreneur, Co-director with Dor-Bechor at “Hiuch” (Smile) organization that aims to help lone soldiers. In addition, Noam is the vice president of the student council of Jerusalem. In her free time Noam likes cycling and Jogging.
Shaked Gvirtsman
15 years old from Tel Aviv, studies at “Meitarim”, pluralistic Jewish school in Ra’anana. A technology Prodigy and entrepreneur who won two contests for young entrepreneurs. Shaked is also participating in “Orna Porat” teen’s theatre and in a program for young leaders.
Stephan Legar-Maman
As he walks in downtown Tel Aviv near the trendy Sarona market, Stephane Legar is stopped time after time by adoring teens asking him to pose for a selfie. A model, singer and dancer, Legar is Israel’s latest social media sensation: His first video, “The Step Fun Challenge,” released two years ago, received 22 million hits and his YouTube channel has 71 thousand subscribers.
Stephane Legar-Maman
As he walks in downtown Tel Aviv near the trendy Sarona market, Stephane Legar is stopped time after time by adoring teens asking him to pose for a selfie. A model, singer and dancer, Legar is Israel’s latest social media sensation: His first video, “The Step Fun Challenge,” released two years ago, received 22 million hits and his YouTube channel has 71 thousand subscribers.
Tamari Rivlin Cohen
16 years old from Mevaseret Zion. Studies at “IASA” (Israel Arts and Science Academy) in Jerusalem. Initiated a group named "EFES" that aims to reduce the amount of personal waste in Israel. In addition, last Passover she initiated a project with a group of teenagers who volunteered to clean 15 apartments of disabled, old and poor people in Jerusalem.
Yael Sharon
14 years old from Jerusalem, studies at “Pelech” high school. Yael plays the piano and is interested in Diplomacy and Debate. In her free time she likes to draw and redecorate her room.
