Asif: Culinary Institute of Israel
Chico Menashe is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Asif: Culinary Institute of Israel and as the Chief Operating Officer at Start-Up Nation Central, Chico oversees multiple departments including operations, human resources, and finance. Previously, Chico held significant positions at the Israel National Council for the Child, where leadership included Acting Chief Executive Officer and VP of Marketing & Communications, contributing to policies that support children's welfare in Israel. Additional experience includes roles as Deputy Director at KAN - Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation and Executive Managing Director at IBA Radio News, along with journalistic positions that focused on health and environmental issues. Chico's academic background includes a Master's degree in Law from Bar Ilan University and a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies & Management from The College of Management, Israel.
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Asif: Culinary Institute of Israel
Asif is a non-profit organization and culinary center in Tel Aviv dedicated to cultivating and nurturing Israel’s diverse and creative food culture, a joint venture of the New York City-based Jewish Food Society and Tel Aviv’s Start-Up Nation Central. Our aim is to explore local food culture and provide a home for research, dialogue, and a wide range of culinary experiences. Through a library with 1500+ culinary books, revolving exhibitions, cooking workshops, a rooftop farm, and pop-ups hosted by local and international chefs, Asif will help document and articulate the evolving Israeli kitchen. The center is open six days a week and everyone is welcome. Stop by for a meal anytime at Cafe Asif, or visit their local deli to pick up artisanal cheeses, olive oils, spices, and wine to enjoy at home. At Asif, we believe that food is a central ingredient of culture and identity, both as individuals and communities. Beyond cooking, food enables us to learn about our histories, confront our conflicts, and engage in an open dialogue and difficult conversations. Food does not stand alone. Exploring how it relates to history, culture, politics, ecology, fashion, technology, and gender is what guides Asif as a culinary center that encourages innovation.