The Israeli Leadership Academy "Bnei zion" was founded in order to educate and instill young Israelis with the will, knowledge, ability and sense of commitment to take part in the advancement of social action in Israel - in the areas of security, education, science, culture, economics, media, politics and the public sector.
Today, the Academy has under it's wings three leadership educational programs and one social organization addressing the needs of Israel's aging population.
The foundation was founded in 2007 following the death of Maglan soldier, Ben Zion Shay Hadad of blessed memory, who was killed in August 2006 in a mission he assumed out of dedication to his fellow-soldiers.