Mrs. Rachel Pisam, a Chareidi mother of 11 from Bnei Brak, was unanimously elected on Wednesday as the head of the human resources department of Israel’s Fire and Rescue Services.
Pisam, 55, who is also a grandmother of 18, will be promoted to the rank of deputy chief [Tafsar], which is equivalent to the rank of a general in the IDF. She is the first woman to be promoted to this rank.
Fire and Rescue Commissioner Eyal Caspi, told Ynet: “Racheli is a trailblazer as the first woman to be promoted to the rank of Tafser and become part of the senior command staff of the fire department. As part of her role, which is at the heart of the command activity, Pisem will be required to develop operational forces and their adaptation to the various threats and scenarios in an era of global climate change and crisis, as well as the transformation of the fire and rescue system into a leading emergency body that is a central pillar in Israel’s national resilience.”
“Fortunately, people no longer ask how a mother of 11 children can succeed in her position,” Rachel said. “A lot of prioritizing and a lot of help from the husband and children makes it possible to raise a wonderful family at the same time as serving in challenging positions.”
Pisam, a graduate of Hebrew University, has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and a Master’s degree in public policy.
Public Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev said: “There is no candidate more worthy than this one. To me, she represents everything that is wonderful about Israel and how it integrates people from all sectors. Rachel is not only a top professional whose skills and abilities would bless any organization but is a real trailblazer. She worked her way from junior positions in the public service and earned two degrees in public service and most recently served as vice president of Human Capital and Administration at the Public Security Ministry.
“Rachel performed this role superbly. During the time she worked at the ministry, I got to know her impressive abilities, exceptional work quality, and great dedication. I was sorry when she asked to leave the ministry and compete for the position in the Fire and Rescue Services, but I am proud and happy that we will continue to benefit from her skills.”
(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
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10 Responses
Joseph,
Before you post one of your usual snide comments, yes, this is a big deal. She and her husband are charedi and they discussed it with a Rav before proceeding.
Stories like this just make you grind your teeth, don’t they?
farshteist?
…. and would such women in ny nj have such an oportunity
I’m of course very happy for her and proud that the non-religious are willing to put their trust in her. However there’s got to be more to backround.
Found on other sites “Pisam previously held the rank of major in the Air Force and holds degrees in social science and public policy from the Hebrew University”.
She likely didn’t grow up there in a chareidi home. Must be either an Anglo who made Aliya or a BT.
I mean to have been in the Air Force, besides for having a masters from Hebrew University.
Got to be more than a typical chareidi upbringing.
the best comes from this religious sector….it is the only sector of domain…..bless this woman and bless her success
nu nu
I thought it was really wonderful news that a chareidi woman was promoted to such a position…. Until I read her job description
“Pisem will be required to develop operational forces and their adaptation to the various threats and scenarios in an era of global climate change and crisis”
Hmmmm
Global Climate change???
I thought that it was really wonderful news that a chareidi woman was promoted to this job until I read her job description….
“Pisem will be required to develop operational forces and their adaptation to the various threats and scenarios in an era of global climate change and crisis”
Hmmmm
Global climate crisis?
Obviously the government’s motif is that they believe that she shall carry more clout to inspire the religious not to have dangerous situations with חנוכיות in 2 months nor with שריפת חמץ nor with ל”ג ב”עומר pires
GadolHadofi:
No, nobody is gnashing their teeth about this, though it is certainly a sad story.
Regardless, before enlisting in the IDF, did she also first discuss that with a Rav? The Brisker Rav and Chazon Ish and the other gedolim all held that enlisting in the IDF was forbidden as yehareig viAl yaavor.
Rav Velvel Zatza”L was willing to have all the yeshivos closed down, if that was what was needed to stop the wicked Zionist decree of drafting the women.
Yet, here, people are proud that a woman being called chareidi has served in the IDF and is working in a high-level position for the shmad Zionist “State”?
Nobody is judging her CH”V, but to apply the term chareidi to a woman who has served in the IDF (unless it was done unknowingly, of course), is a non-starter.
Katan,
Trust me, Joseph is grinding his teeth over this one.