In this episode of the Jewish Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders Podcast, Nathalie Garson speaks with Ella Ringel, co-founder and CEO of Q4 Israel, Israel’s largest grassroots movement. They discuss the power of citizen-led initiatives, the need for unity in a divided society, and how Israelis from all backgrounds are coming together to build a shared future.

Key Takeaways:

1. Origins of Q4 Israel – Founded in 2022 in response to Israel's internal divisions, the movement seeks to unite citizens across the political spectrum.
2. The Power of Grassroots Action – Q4 mobilizes 168,000 activists and 10,000+ super-activists through town halls, community-led discussions, and volunteer projects.
3. Citizen Responsibility – Instead of relying on politicians, Q4 empowers individuals to shape Israel’s future by defining shared goals and policies.
4. Navigating Diversity – The movement includes voices from all sectors of society, including secular, religious, Arab, and ultra-Orthodox communities, promoting dialogue over polarization.
5. The Role of Feminine Leadership – Ella and her team lead with a collaborative, inclusive approach, ensuring all voices are heard in the movement’s decision-making.
6. Global Jewish Connection – Q4 is expanding its reach to engage Jews worldwide in shaping Israel’s evolving story.
7. Future Vision – By 2025, Q4 aims to have 250,000 activists and develop five major policy ideas with broad societal agreement.

Ella shares her personal journey of leaving a stable career to launch a movement she believes is crucial for Israel’s future. With a vision of a united and thriving nation, Q4 is redefining civic engagement, proving that real change starts with the people.

👉 Learn more and get involved: www.q4israel.org.il

👉 Who is Ella Ringel?
Ella is one of the four founders of the Fourth Quarter, which is Israel's largest grassroots movement which includes citizens from all sectors of Israel Society and across the political spectrum.
The Fourth Quarter focusses on what unites the citizens of Israel rather than what divides them, even when they have different opinions
The Fourth quarter was born in 2022 when Israel was facing an internal trust crisis that divided the society and weakened its ability to defend itself against external threats.
The 4 founders decided to start this movement to ensure that the state of Israel would prosper in the fourth quarter of its existence and reaches its 100th year, aligned with the vision of the declaration of independence - as a national home for the jewish people and a model State that is a light unto the nations of the world 
Out of the 4 Founders, Ella became the CEO of Q4 Israel 
She lives in Israel, in Ramat Gan, is married to Gilad and is the mother of Roni and Gali