Judith Yovel Recanati is a leading entrepreneur and a social activist who devotes herself to strengthening and empowering Israeli society. She is the founder and chairperson of the Gandyr Group.

Founder and Chairperson of the Gandyr Foundation:
In 2004, together with her late husband, Dr Israel (Rolly) Yovel and their three daughters, Judith founded a family philanthropic foundation called “The Gandyr Foundation“, The Foundation aspires to assist in the process of strengthening and empowering Israeli society by supporting and cultivating civil society organizations.

Founder and Chairperson of Natal Organization:
In 1998, together with the late Dr Yossi Hadar, Judith founded Natal – The Israel Trauma Center for Victims of Terror and War. The goal of Natal is to be a multi-professional treatment center for trauma victims and their families, focusing on rehabilitation and improving their quality of life. Judith is the current founder and chairperson of the organization.

Judith is a member of the Committed To Give initiative for promoting Israeli philanthropy.