Immersive learning designed for real-world changemaking
Expert-level workshops and courses turn theory into practice.
Skip the learning curve
Gigajoule’s workshops and courses offer fast-tracked learning. Participants simulate real-life leadership and decision-making roles, and engage in joint problem solving in Gigajoule’s “living lab.”
What participants can expect:
Courses are designed with depth and rigor
A thorough deep-dive into the dynamics of leadership
Participants gain practical insight and actionable knowledge from real-world situations
Participants exercise leadership roles and gain the confidence of first-hand experience
Meet your instructors
Founding Director
Keri is a social anthropologist specializing in Israeli society and cross-cultural translation. She has held diverse roles across academia, the public sector, and the civil sector. Her work includes decades of experience in experiential learning, international collaborations, and strategic communications, as well as close partnerships with directors, foundations, senior public servants, academics, and practitioners. Her expertise lies in bridging disciplines, cultures, and institutional perspectives, helping groups see both their differences and their shared challenges more clearly.
Founding Director
Michael is a physician with dual specialties in public health and health systems management. He has held senior roles across Israel's Ministry of Health, healthcare system, and public sector. He is an associate professor at Hebrew University and previously served as executive director of the Brookdale Institute for applied social research. With more than 25 years of experience in health policy, leadership, and systems management, Michael's work has focused on strategic planning, operational implementation, team development, mentoring, and innovative training approaches.
What our workshop and course participants have to say:
One class wasn’t enough; I want to come back for more! It’s a very hands-on, very stimulating way of approaching things that keeps everyone interested.
The course is incredibly interesting and creative, I loved the idea of how realistic it felt! I got to learn so so much in very little time.
Appreciated the real world simulations of this learning experience.
Precious lessons that could only be learned from experienced instructors in the field. Practical, playful, and truly valuable. Thank you so much.
One class wasn’t enough; I want to come back for more! It’s a very hands-on, very stimulating way of approaching things that keeps everyone interested.
The course is incredibly interesting and creative, I loved the idea of how realistic it felt! I got to learn so so much in very little time.
Appreciated the real world simulations of this learning experience.
Precious lessons that could only be learned from experienced instructors in the field. Practical, playful, and truly valuable. Thank you so much.
One class wasn’t enough; I want to come back for more! It’s a very hands-on, very stimulating way of approaching things that keeps everyone interested.
The course is incredibly interesting and creative, I loved the idea of how realistic it felt! I got to learn so so much in very little time.
Appreciated the real world simulations of this learning experience.
Precious lessons that could only be learned from experienced instructors in the field. Practical, playful, and truly valuable. Thank you so much.
The quality of the discussions was simply superb.
I really appreciated it and learned a lot through the course. It was innovative and inspirational!
Michael and Keri are incredibly knowledgeable and clear. This course was wonderful and enjoyable, with a hands on approach that really increased the impact of what we learned.
The quality of the discussions was simply superb.
I really appreciated it and learned a lot through the course. It was innovative and inspirational!
Michael and Keri are incredibly knowledgeable and clear. This course was wonderful and enjoyable, with a hands on approach that really increased the impact of what we learned.
The quality of the discussions was simply superb.
I really appreciated it and learned a lot through the course. It was innovative and inspirational!
Michael and Keri are incredibly knowledgeable and clear. This course was wonderful and enjoyable, with a hands on approach that really increased the impact of what we learned.
Showcase
Many people who start their careers at nonprofits arrive with passion, but with little formal management training.
Expanding horizons, accelerating change
Real-world learning exchanges and events to help your organization solve problems and create change. Fast.
