Benjamin W. Corn, M.D.
Executive Chairman & Founder
Benjamin W. Corn, MD, is a Professor of Oncology at Tel
Aviv University School of Medicine and Chairman of the Institute of
Radiotherapy at Tel Aviv Medical Center. He is Co-Founder and Executive
Chairman of Life's Door-Tishkofet; an NGO that has developed innovative
approaches to facing illness and loss and has impacted thousands of patients,
families and professionals. In 2011,...
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Benjamin W. Corn, MD, is a Professor of Oncology at Tel
Aviv University School of Medicine and Chairman of the Institute of
Radiotherapy at Tel Aviv Medical Center. He is Co-Founder and Executive
Chairman of Life's Door-Tishkofet; an NGO that has developed innovative
approaches to facing illness and loss and has impacted thousands of patients,
families and professionals. In 2011, Dr. Corn was awarded the
Israeli Citation for Volunteerism by President Shimon Peres for “changing
the way people face illness” on behalf of Tishkofet. He was the winner of the
Essay-Writing Contest of Lancet Oncology for 2012-2013
[ Less ]Dvora Corn M.Sc., OTR
Co-Founder
Executive Director
"Gratitude. Connecting with a person who truly knows that value of "the moment" is one of the greatest gifts offered in life. My work with those facing illness and loss through LDT has offered me a bounty of these precious treasures. "
Phyllis Dvora Corn, MSc is an Occupational and Family and
Marital Therapist specializing in working with patients and families facing
life-threatening illness. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of
Life’s Door-Tishkofet, an NGO that has developed innovative approaches to
facing illness and loss and has impacted thousands of patients, families and
professionals. Mrs. Corn is the...
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Phyllis Dvora Corn, MSc is an Occupational and Family and
Marital Therapist specializing in working with patients and families facing
life-threatening illness. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of
Life’s Door-Tishkofet, an NGO that has developed innovative approaches to
facing illness and loss and has impacted thousands of patients, families and
professionals. Mrs. Corn is the Co-Chair of the Israel Spiritual
Care Network of 22 agencies advancing spiritual care across Israel. In addition
to these leadership roles, Dvora ‘s clinical practice has changed the lives of
hundreds of people facing illness, end of life and loss. Her workshops and
lectures for professionals and training of volunteers focus on integrating meaning-making
and purpose, offering hope and coping skills to people in their darkest
hours.
[ Less ]Tzvi Richter
Director of Operations and Strategic Planning
Tzvi holds a BA in Literature and Classics and an MA in Classical and Near Eastern Literature. After receiving his law degree, Tzvi clerked on the Utah Supreme Court, and practiced environmental, health, and safety law in Washington, DC. Following his Aliyah in 2003, Tzvi worked in the Office of Legal Counsel for the Israel Ministry of the Environment then transitioned into non-profit management. At...
[ More ]Tzvi holds a BA in Literature and Classics and an MA in Classical and Near Eastern Literature. After receiving his law degree, Tzvi clerked on the Utah Supreme Court, and practiced environmental, health, and safety law in Washington, DC. Following his Aliyah in 2003, Tzvi worked in the Office of Legal Counsel for the Israel Ministry of the Environment then transitioned into non-profit management. At Nefesh B’Nefesh, he served four years as Director of Social Services and later as Director of Pre-Aliyah. During his tenure at NBN, Tzvi helped conceive and initiate the highly successful Go North Program, which facilitated the absorption of hundreds of new Olim to the Galil and Golan. Tzvi lives with his wife and four daughters in Elazar.
[ Less ]Michal Manasseh
Deputy Executive Director - Programming
"החיים הם מתנה אשר מעניקים לנו את הזכות, ההזדמנות והאחריות לתת משהו בחזרה... - אנתוני רובינס"
Michal studied English Literature as well as Communications & Journalism atBar-Ilan University. She served as Director of Public Relations for Ramot Shapira Educational Centre, coordinating Fundraising and PR events for the organization and promoting programs that instill Jewish values in Israel's youth. She was also Executive Coordinator for the International Coalition for Missing Israeli Soldiers,...
[ More ]Michal studied English Literature as well as Communications & Journalism atBar-Ilan University. She served as Director of Public Relations for Ramot Shapira Educational Centre, coordinating Fundraising and PR events for the organization and promoting programs that instill Jewish values in Israel's youth. She was also Executive Coordinator for the International Coalition for Missing Israeli Soldiers, working closely with the families of Israel's missing soldiers to bring their cause to the attention of the International community. As Deputy Executive Director for Life's Door Tishkofet, she assists in managing the organization and coordinating events. Michal lives in Beit Horon with her husband and five children.
[ Less ]Ilana Frank
Administrative Manager and Program Coordinator
Ilana, a graduate of Hadassah College, Jerusalem, is a certified medical laboratorian. After completing her studies she worked 15 years in medical school Hadassah Ein Kerem, the department of anatomy and embryology at the Hebrew University Givat Ram Institute of Life Sciences. Ilana was the Neurohistologist senior research assistant. She then worked 13 years in the Managing Director office of The Israel...
[ More ]Ilana, a graduate of Hadassah College, Jerusalem, is a c
ertified medical laboratorian. After completing her studies she worked 15 years in medical school Hadassah Ein Kerem, the department of anatomy and embryology at the Hebrew University Givat Ram Institute of Life Sciences. Ilana was the Neurohistologist senior research assistant. She then worked 13 years in the Managing Director office of The Israel Museum Products, Jerusalem. At Tishkofet-Maagan Ilana the administrative manager and is responsible for the ongoing programs at the center. Ilana makes the initial contact with patients who come into the center and is cares for their continued participation in the activities at the center.
[ Less ]Nili Sagui Sachs
Project Manager
BA in Business Administration, Certified Parents’ Coach at the Adler Institute.
Project Manager at Tishkofet. Head coordinator of HIBUR Institute.
Margo Helman, MSW
Clinical Director
Clinical social worker, individual, couples and family therapist, group leader and clinical supervisor, specializing in issues related to health, illness and loss. Margo earned her BSW from Hebrew University and her MSW from New York University. She applies principles of mindfulness and self acceptance in her work with people living with anxiety, depression, physical pain and emotional pain. Margo...
[ More ]Clinical social worker, individual, couples and family therapist, group leader and clinical supervisor, specializing in issues related to health, illness and loss. Margo earned her BSW from Hebrew University and her MSW from New York University. She applies principles of mindfulness and self acceptance in her work with people living with anxiety, depression, physical pain and emotional pain. Margo is a certified lay midwife and has attended over 200 births. She lives in Jerusalem with her husband and her two children.
[ Less ]Sandra Lozowick
Clinical Psychologist
""No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main.... " John Donne (British divine, metaphysical poet. Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions, Meditation 17 (1624))"
Sandra is a clinical psychologist and psycho-oncologist.. Her BA in psychology is from Brandeis University which was followed by graduate work in neuropsychology and pscholinguistics at Boston University. Upon making Aliyah, Sandra studied at Hebrew University and graduated with honors and received her MA in bio-medical psychology. Sandra's apprenticeship was done in Hadassah University Hospital in...
[ More ]Sandra is a clinical psychologist and psycho-oncologist.. Her BA in psychology is from Brandeis University which was followed by graduate work in neuropsychology and pscholinguistics at Boston University. Upon making Aliyah, Sandra studied at Hebrew University and graduated with honors and received her MA in bio-medical psychology. Sandra's apprenticeship was done in Hadassah University Hospital in clinical psychology. Though Sandra has much experience working with varied populations, she has a speciality working with clients with serious and chronic illnesses and their family members. Sandra also specializes in grief therapy.
[ Less ]Eli Sharon
Director of Spiritual Care Program
"Human Beings are the secrets of creation and the story is their meaning. "
Eli was born in Magdiel Transit Camp, to a Holocaust surviving couple. Grown-up in the ultra orthodox community and later he joined Bnei-Akiva movement. Studied Economics at Bar-Ilan University Business School. Since 1976 Eli headed a business group with holdings of a travel agency chain, investment company and some other businesses. In 1997 he chaired of The Standards Committee of the Third Sector...
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Eli was born in Magdiel Transit Camp, to a Holocaust surviving couple. Grown-up in the ultra orthodox community and later he joined Bnei-Akiva movement. Studied Economics at Bar-Ilan University Business School. Since 1976 Eli headed a business group with holdings of a travel agency chain, investment company and some other businesses. In 1997 he chaired of The Standards Committee of the Third Sector in Israel, and was a consultant to several NPO's. Eli is the co-author of "The Bill of NPO's – the Law and the Practice, 1998" as well as other professional publications in this field. Later, Eli held the position of CFO & COO in the Israeli High-Tech Industry. In the early 80's Eli received Rabbinical Ordination from "Knesset Ha'Rabbanim" and Masters of Jewish Philosophy at the Rabbinical Assembly College. He is a graduate of Beit Ariela, School of Story Telling Arts, Tel Aviv, Certified Psycho-drama Group Facilitator (Merkaz Ayelet, School of Psychodrama & Arts Integration). In 2008 Eli received certification as Cognitive Life Coach from Machon Tovanot, School of Life Coaching. In 2010 he received certification in Talmudic Biblio-therapy from Hebrew Union College, Jerusalem, as well as a graduation of "Issues of End of life" at The Geriatric Institute, Sha'arei Tzedek Hospital, Jerusalem. Eli is a graduate of the Clinical Pastoral Education Program in Israel directed by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Jersey. Eli serves as the Commander of the Naval Search Unit in the Israeli Navy and the Chief Advisor to the Navy H.Q. on identification and burial of the Navy's fallen soldiers. Eli's great Teachers: Father, Rabbi Zvi Kleinman, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Simkha Holtzberg, Prof, Harold Silverman, Prof, Yehuda Don, Leo Buscaglia, Michal Porat.
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Michal Zussman
Social Worker
Michal has joined the Tishkofet team as a social worker on a voluntary basis, specializing in individual therapy
Iris Solomon, M.A
Psychotherapist and Spiritual Care Provider
A Couples and Family Therapist and social worker with 18 years of work experience. Deals with Spiritual Care of the terminally ill and treatment with issues of loss and bereavement, leads meditation circles, and empowerment groups.
Aliza Shapiro, MSW, LISW-S
Clinical Social Worker
Aliza graduated with honors from Columbia College, where she earned a B.A. in psychology. She earned her master’s degree in social work from New York University with a joint concentration in clinical practice and social work research, programs, and policies. Aliza’s social work training focused on child and adolescent mental health. After completing her training, Aliza worked as an outpatient...
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Aliza graduated with honors from Columbia College, where she earned a B.A. in psychology. She earned her master’s degree in social work from New York University with a joint concentration in clinical practice and social work research, programs, and policies. Aliza’s social work training focused on child and adolescent mental health. After completing her training, Aliza worked as an outpatient oncology social worker counseling adults and adolescents with cancer at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland. There she provided support and counseling to individuals, families, and groups throughout the illness trajectory focusing on issues such as adjustment to illness, coping, communication, the impact of illness on the family and on relationships, finding meaning in one’s experience, survivorship, and bereavement. Aliza also initiated, developed, and implemented a psycho-oncology program aimed both at providing support and counseling as well as at educating staff about patients’ and families’ emotional and spiritual needs throughout their journey with illness. She has also worked in private practice treating individuals and families. Aliza currently lives in Efrat with her husband and four children.
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Miri Furst Homa, MSW
Coordinator of Care for Individuals and Families
Miri received her B.A. from Bar Ilan University in
Psychology and Jewish History. After doing research for some time, she went on
to get a Masters in Social Work at Wurzweiler School of Social Work in New
York. Miri did her clinical training at Tishkofet, and at the Jerusalem Rape
Crisis Center. After completing her MSW
degree, Miri joined the clinical staff at Tishkofet. She lives in Jerusalem
with...
[ More ]Miri received her B.A. from Bar Ilan University in
Psychology and Jewish History. After doing research for some time, she went on
to get a Masters in Social Work at Wurzweiler School of Social Work in New
York. Miri did her clinical training at Tishkofet, and at the Jerusalem Rape
Crisis Center. After completing her MSW
degree, Miri joined the clinical staff at Tishkofet. She lives in Jerusalem
with her husband.
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Havi Erez
Group facilitator
I believe that looking at life from a perspective of growth, impact, simplicity, responsibility, involvement, listening and self-confidence – these are all our own choices!In my groups I provide the tools to help bring us closer to achieving our goals.In Intuitive Painting – We learn to express our feelings intuitively and freely.In Coaching – We acquire practical tools for living a fulfilling...
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I believe that looking at life from a perspective of growth, impact, simplicity, responsibility, involvement, listening and self-confidence – these are all our own choices!
In my groups I provide the tools to help bring us closer to achieving our goals.
In Intuitive Painting – We learn to express our feelings intuitively and freely.
In Coaching – We acquire practical tools for living a fulfilling and creative life and coping methods for growth.
[ Less ]Inna Dobrovolskaya
Pilates group Instructor
Fitness trainer, certified Pilates, Body Shaping and Zumba instructor.
Has extensive experience in personal and group training.
Nurit Giz
Group Facilitator- design of handmade ceramics
Nurit has been working with clay for many years, creating and sculpting pottery in special techniques. She is also a Jewelry workshop facilitator.
Married to Ami, tour guide and mother of three. Lives in Har Hadar.
Eddi Bechor
Yoga Group Leader
Yoga instructor with many years of experience working with cancer patients,
Mental and Spiritual Health care giver.
Adie Shaham
Spiritual Caregiver
Spiritual Caregiver to people who are entering the final stage of their life cycle. It is my belief that we are all entitled to leave this world, die, surrounded by loved ones. Ten years of experience with ALS patients and their families. Studied at Israel Center for Mind-Body MedicineCEO Award winner for 2011 Volunteer at Bait Balev, Ra'anana.
www.adieshaham.co.il
