Shavit Ben-Arie

Shavit Ben-Arie (born 1985) is an Israeli activist, author of the book "Havrot Ha Knesset : Nashim Movilot Be'Israel" (literally "Female Members of the Knesset: Leading Women in Israel"). Ben-Arie holds an undergraduate degree in political science, sociology and anthropology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem . While in his studies he represented Israel in numerous international forums, including his selection as a sole representative from his country to the International Youth Leadership Conference . In 2004, Ben-Arie initiated a gathering of all women to serve throughout the years in the Israeli parliament – the Knesset. Preparations to the event led to his initiative documenting the lives and public actions of all female Knesset members. Over the years of writing his book, Ben-Arie has had personal contact with 70 of Israel's female MKs. His book was published on International Women's Day in 2011 and introduced to the public for the first time by Knesset member Tzipi Hotovely in a festive sitting of the parliamentary committee on the status of women. Alongside the life stories of all women to serve in the Israeli parliament in the years 1949-2011, a historical chapter includes a first of its kind listing of women who served in the Assembly of Representatives during the British Mandate for Palestine . It has been nominated for several awards at Yad Ben Zvi , Shazar Center for Jewish History and the Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sport . Ben-Arie lectures in Israel and abroad on women in Israeli politics. In December 2012 he led five sessions at the International Limmud Conference held at Warwick University and in 2014 a new series of twelve lectures was issued, focusing on women members of the First Knesset . The Women's Parliament organization honored his "contribution to the public awareness of women's leadership" with a "Man of the Year" title for 2012-13. 18th International Youth Leadership Conference , Leaders Magazine , 5/2009. Event protocol on the Knesset website, 3 August 2004. (Hebrew) An interview with Ben-Arie at the Hebrew University's weekly newspaper, December 2009. "Women in Israeli Politics" . shavitba.co.il .

Shavit Ben-Arie ( ; born 1985) is director of Yad Levi Eshkol and author of the book Havrot Ha Knesset ("Female Members of the Knesset"). Between 2004 and 2011, Ben-Arie led an initiative documenting the lives and public actions of female Knesset members throughout history. His final publication showcases the life stories of all women members of the Israeli parliament in the years 1949-2011, alongside a preliminary research on women who served in the Assembly of Representatives during the British Mandate for Palestine . The book was published on International Women's Day in 2011 and introduced in a festive sitting of the parliamentary committee on the status of women. In 2014 he was appointed as director of Yad Levi Eshkol . The Levi Eshkol House in Jerusalem was opened in 2016 after a process of conservation and curation. Ben-Arie holds an undergraduate degree in political science, sociology and anthropology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a graduate degree in government and public policy. He lectures in Israel and abroad on women in Israeli politics. The Women's Parliament organization honored him as "Man of the Year" for "contribution to the public awareness of women's leadership". Event protocol on the Knesset website, 3 August 2004. (Hebrew) An interview with Ben-Arie at the Hebrew University Weekly, December 2009. (Hebrew) איפה יגור ראש הממשלה? מבית ג'ייקובס לבית לוי אשכול, עת-מול, גליון 257, יולי 2018. (Hebrew) עופר אדרת, המוזיאון של אשכול במטבחון של גולדה, הארץ, 16 בדצמבר 2016 (Hebrew).

Shavit Ben-Arie ( ; born 1985) is head of the division for cultural preservation and heritage in the Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sport . He was previously the director of Yad Levi Eshkol from 2014 to 2021. In 2011, he authored the book Havrot Ha Knesset ("Female Members of the Knesset"). Between 2004 and 2011, Ben-Arie led an initiative documenting the lives and public actions of female Knesset members throughout history. His book showcased the life stories of all women members of the Israeli parliament in the years 1949-2011, alongside a preliminary research on women who served in the Assembly of Representatives during the British Mandate for Palestine . The book was published on International Women's Day in 2011 and introduced in a festive sitting of the parliamentary committee on the status of women. In 2014 he was appointed as director of Yad Levi Eshkol . The Levi Eshkol House in Jerusalem was opened in 2016 after a process of conservation and curation. During this time he authored and edited several books and publications on Levi Eshkol, including a posthumous autobiography (titled "Crossroad") based on fragments of Levi Eshkol's testimonials on his youth years, extracted from speeches and interviews. He left Yad Levi Eshkol in 2021. During these years and after the passing of Miriam Eshkol , Ben-Arie led the organizing and digitization of Levi Eshkol's archive. Since 2021 he is head of the division for cultural preservation and heritage in the Ministry of Culture and Sport. Ben-Arie holds an undergraduate degree in political science, sociology and anthropology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a graduate degree in government and public policy. He lectures in Israel and abroad on women in Israeli politics. The Women's Parliament organization honored him as "Man of the Year" for "contribution to the public awareness of women's leadership". Event protocol on the Knesset website, 3 August 2004. (Hebrew) An interview with Ben-Arie at the Hebrew University Weekly, December 2009. (Hebrew) איפה יגור ראש הממשלה? מבית ג'ייקובס לבית לוי אשכול, עת-מול, גליון 257, יולי 2018. (Hebrew) עופר אדרת, המוזיאון של אשכול במטבחון של גולדה , הארץ, 16 בדצמבר 2016. (Hebrew). לוי אשכול, פרשת דרכים, בעריכת שביט בן-אריה, 2018. (Hebrew). מדברים עם אשכול, בעריכת תמי מולד חיו, הוצאת יד לוי אשכול, 2021 עמ' 21. (Hebrew). נחמה דואק, אשכול אוצרות , ידיעות אחרונות, 22.6.2017. (Hebrew). עופר אדרת, מריבת המיליונים של גולדה ובן גוריון: "אנחנו מקבלים כל שנה 350-400 אלף שקל, השנה לא קיבלנו פרוטה" , TheMarker , 14.4.2021.