Hebrew Scouts Movement in Israel
Shachar Erez is an experienced professional currently serving as the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager and Youth Coordinator at the Hebrew Scouts Movement in Israel since August 2018. Previous roles include Research Assistant at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem from 2019 to 2020 and Community Relations Assistant at Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club during the same time frame. Shachar Erez served as an Electronic Intelligence Operator in the Israeli Air Force from February 2014 to February 2016, collaborating with the 8200 Unit. Academically, Shachar Erez holds a Master of Public Administration from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Bachelor's degree in Education and Political Science from the same institution, alongside further education at 6B Studio from October 2022 to September 2023.
Hebrew Scouts Movement in Israel
Founded in 1919, the Tzofim was the first Zionist youth movement in Israel. Today, the Tzofim is the only official "National Youth Movement" in the country. It was the first egalitarian Scouting movement in the world, where boys and girls participate together on an equal basis. More than 20 Kibbutzim have been established over the years by Nahal Garinim of the Tzofim. In Israel today, there are over 300,000 Tzofim graduates. Currently, there are over 60,000 Jewish Tzofim and over 25,000 Arab Tzofim. The number of active Tzofim has grown by over 55% in the last 10 years alone, while almost all other youth movement in the country have greatly decreased in membership. There are over 160 tribes (troops) in almost 100 cities, towns, moshavim and kibbutzim. Over 1/3 of the Tzofim tribes are located in development towns and challenged neighborhoods.