Quantum was founded in 2018 by visionary leaders who identified a huge gap in the existing network of services. It employs 2 different philanthropic streams of activity, one more traditional which provides assistance to families struggling periodically with basic needs, The other uses a social enterprise model and targets special populations such as youth at risk who have dropped out of school, work, and family life.
The social enterprise model empowers the youth with life and business skills and creates revenue for the participants and the organization. Quantum also aims to build community cohesion by creating a hub of activity for all.
The Vision
A strong independent society supported by an integrated network of organizations and services.
The Mission
Quantum builds an interconnected ecosystem for the benefit of vulnerable populations helping them meet immediate needs as well as acquire the skills and knowledge to become independent and self-sufficient members of society.
Values
Empowerment
Quantum believes in the potential of each person to grow, develop and change in order to be self sufficient and productive.
Collaboration
Quantum believes in the power of collaboration and partnership and that working together is more impactful that working alone.
Accountability
Quantum holds itself accountable to its stakeholders including its participants, its partners and its communities.
Transparency
Quantum is committed to operating as a transparent organization, accountable to its stakeholders.
Our System for Sustainable and Scalable Models
Quantum empowers Israelis on the social margins by harnessing connections to provide essential support for the community, partnering with private philanthropy, and corporate donors, and collaborating with state and local authorities.
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Our Team
Goldie Sternbuch
Founder & CEO
Goldie Sternbuch has two decades of experience working in non-profit organization management. Having moved to Israel from Belgium 27 years ago, she now resides in Ramat Beit Shemesh together with her husband and six children. Her proficiency in 7 languages helped her develop a strong network of connections throughout the philanthropic world. Goldie is experienced in managing non-profit organizations, event management, international relations, fundraising, and research. Amongst her previous high-profile positions, she was the Global Director at Meir Panim, Head of the European Desk at Yad Sarah and worked at The Righteous Among the Nations division at Yad Vashem. Her experiences with disadvantaged Israeli families have led her to develop unique programs that provide support from the ground up. In 2018, Goldie founded The Quantum Foundation. She identified a significant gap in Israeli society, where youth at risk and their families from specific communities were neglected and overlooked. Goldie envisioned and developed an organization that would be devoted to strengthening Israeli society through its focus on vulnerable at-risk groups and empowering them to become healthy, connected and engaged members of the community. Goldie was inspired by her professional and personal experiences all of which have given her the skills and confidence to lead Quantum to deliver high impact, effective and successful experiences.
David Berkovish
Senior Advisor
David Berkovish brings two decades of experience in branding, working with startups, companies, and entrepreneurs to help them stand out. His approach is straightforward yet powerful, aiming to understand markets deeply, connect brands with audiences, and deliver creative solutions that make an impact. David believes that branding isn’t just about getting noticed it’s about reaching people on an emotional level, where true brand magic happens.
David holds a BA in Communication and Design from Wizo Academy in Haifa. Married to Liat, and a proud father to Noam, Maor, and Alon, he’s a motorbike enthusiast and a bass guitar player. Growing up in a challenging environment, David knows firsthand how vital support, guidance, and belief are for building young people’s confidence—values that align with Quantum’s mission to empower at-risk youth.
Marc Lesnick
Chairman of the Advisory Board.
Marc, originally from New York, is a long-time resident of Beit Shemesh. He and his wife Tamar, have been involved with Quantum almost from its inception. It was Marc’s involvement with youth at risk that led him to Quantum. He believes strongly in the importance of empowering youth and helping them to achieve their full potential, particularly when they are going through a period lacking purpose and direction. His experience with youth at risk has led him to endorse the Quantum approach and be active in helping it grow and develop. He understands that self-esteem and confidence can grow through employment and empowerment. He believes that the process of learning and creating and a business can help to positively redirect a youth to from aimless to goal oriented. The portable skills and experiences that youth acquire at Quantum can help position them for future success. Marc is a partner at Fortissimo Capital. Marc received a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Yeshiva University. He is also an accomplished scholar and has authored several. books on Jewish subjects.
Dr. Shlomit Shulov Barkan, Phd.
Advisory Board member
Dr. Shulov Barkan holds a Ph.d. in Organizational Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and an M.A from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
She has extensive managerial experiment in nonprofits, business and academic settings Recently she was in charge of resource development for the Hebrew university of Jerusalem and headed the Israeli Friends Organization. She has served as a senior Director in the international High-Tech company "Amdocs" and as in Israel Cultural Attaché in the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C. and San Francisco.
Dr. Shulov Barkan founded Israel's Center for Lay Leadership. She has taught extensively in the areas of Leadership and Philanthropy in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and in the Center for Academic Studies. She serves as mentor to nonprofits leaders in variety of settings. Dr. Shulov Barkan joined Quantum because she believes in the core mission of empowering youth to reach their potential and to be active, contributing members of society.
What drew me to join quantum! Quantum jenuine and strong passion to improve the lives of people of all ages and in particular youth who need supportive systems in order to overcome social economic and occupational barriers on their way to a better future!
Robbie Nissan
Advisory Board Member
Robbie has over 20 years in the advertising business where he held senior management positions in strategy and creative development. His focus was on overseas companies involved in Israel. For the past 8 years he has become involved in Artificial Intelligence with the start up company Fetcherr. Robbie has a strong interest in helping community organizations particularly those with an entrepreneurial start up character and so Quantum is an obvious fit. Robbie is married and has 2 children. He lives in Ramat Pulag.
Dan Ben Amram
Advisory Board Member
Dan Ben Amram. a civil engineer, brings vast knowledge and experience in construction and development in many areas of infrastructure, including bridges and tunnels, public construction and residential construction. He has been involved in many important projects that are well known in Israel and beyond such as the Chords Bridge in Jerusalem and the Pais Arena. He has held numerous positions as a civil engineer and recently founded Dan Ben Amram Engineering & Management. Today the company has 22 engineers and manages complex infrastructure and construction projects totaling billions of shekels. Among the company's projects: the entrance quarter to the city of Jerusalem, the expansion of the tunnel road, the interchange and the Byte parking lot, the expansion of 320 apartments in Kfar Adumim. Dan was educated at the Technion where he received an Bsc and an MsC in civil engineering with a specialty in earthquakes. Dan joined the Quantum organization as he believed in its mission and he wanted to add his knowledge and expertise in development to the mix of talents and skills that would help Quantum achieve its objectives. While this initially meant help with the facilities, his business acumen and knowledge is also very relevant to Quantum.
Linda Kislowicz
Senior Advisor
Linda Kislowicz’ s career in Jewish communal service spans over 4 decades of active professional service. She made Aliya in 2021. She has served in a variety of executive leadership positions the most recent was the CEO of Jewish Federation of Canada where she worked nationally and internationally. Linda’s background is completely aligned with Quantum, having dedicated her entire career to improving the opportunities and capacities of individuals, groups, organizations and communities, and enabling them to grow and achieve their potential. Youth at risk has been on her short list for decades. Linda currently works as an independent consultant. Her consulting practice focuses on executive coaching, board governance and facilitation, and strategic planning. She works locally, nationally and internationally and is able to serve in English, French and Hebrew. Linda was educated at McGill University where she obtained a BSW and MSW degrees. Linda is married to Joe, and is a proud mother of Barry and Kally, Howie and Naomi, and grandmother of Matan and Avigayil, Yair, Aviad, Shefa and Gabriel.
Avital Goel
Director Susan’s House and Advisory Board Member
Avital Goel, born in 1968 in Israel, served in the paratroopers and then spent time traveling the world. He lived in New York for two years before returning to Israel to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s in Business Administration at Tel Aviv University. In 2001, following the tragic loss of his close friend Eyal Kaplansky’s wife, Avital joined him in founding Susan’s House in her memory. Susan’s House is a nonprofit that empowers at-risk youth through employment and art. For the past 23 years, Avital has led and developed Susan’s House, making him a leading expert in youth rehabilitation through work-based programs in Israel. This experience was a natural fit with Quantum. Avital later became religious and settled in Jerusalem, where he started a family. His life today is a balance between family, work, and Torah study. In his rare free moments, Avital practices Tai Chi at a local park.
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