The largest charity in israel. His vision to feed israel’s hungriest children started with one small soup kitchen in jerusalem. Within a span of five years, rabbi zilbershlag grew meir panim to become the major charity in israel, including a network of fourteen relief centers countrywide.

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Dudi is also a respected public mediator, successful publisher of a renowned israeli weekly newspaper, and a member of the board of directors of radio kol chai. In the course of his career, he has been a consistent advocate of the strategic importance of having people from different factions with diverse levels of observance or background connect, communicate and create together.

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Rabbi zilbershlag was one of the primary people to help found private redemption foundation; in its vision and founders he immediately recognized an idealism and activism akin to his own. Dudi has consistently provided consultative and practical assistance, guidance and support.