"The Scope of
the Human Potential"
Celebrations on the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Viktor Frankl!
In honor of the 120th anniversary of the birth of Prof. Viktor Frankl (writer of Man’s Search for Meaning, among many other books), we invite you to celebrate with us the scope of the human potential that he exemplified – a potential that is possible for each and every one of us!
At the conference, we will meet people who were privileged to personally know Frankl – the father of Logotherapy, as well as – superheroes of our time, who embody his legacy with their courage.
We will see that through the power of the human spirit, it is possible to overcome the most difficult challenges and live a meaningful life!
The examples of heroism and transcendence brought by our lecturers will inspire all of us in these challenging times we find ourselves in – to choose life, goodness and hope, despite and in spite of everything!
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Photo credit: Prof. Dr. Franz Vesely, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 DE.
This evening is sponsored by the Logotherapy Association in Israel.
The conference starts in
“The Scope of the Human Potential - Celebrating Viktor Frankl’s Legacy”
Conference program:
• Dr. Dida Kimor – Facilitator and Opening Remarks
• Elina Shcop – Greetings on behalf of the Logotherapy Association
• Dr. Teria Shantall – Greetings on behalf of the International Community
• Prof. David Guttmann – On His Deep Personal Friendship with Prof. Viktor Frankl
• Offer Ben Dor – On the Triumph of the Human Spirit in Facing Disabilities
• Alexander Vesely-Frankl – Grandson of Prof. Viktor Frankl: On His Cherished Memories, Insights, and the Influence of His Grandfather on His Life
• Doron Amitai Libstein – On Rising from a Shattering Crisis, Choosing Love, Light, and Increasing Good in the World
About the topics and speakers at the conference:
Dr. Dida Kimor - Facilitation and Opening Remarks: “In Light of the Human Potential - Celebrating Viktor Frankl’s Legacy”
On the human ability to transcend oneself and awaken the hero within, towards a life of overcoming and self-transcendence, despite all circumstances!
Dr. Dida Kimor holds a PhD in philosophy, is a logotherapist, lecturer, and facilitator in logotherapy programs in Israel (in Hebrew and English) since their inception in 2007, as well as in South Africa, and at international conferences in Dallas. She is a founding member of the Logotherapy Association in Israel (by the leadership of Yehudit z"l and Gideon Millil), and active on its board. Recently she served as the scientific editor of the new Hebrew translation of “Man’s Search for Meaning".
Elina Shcop - Greetings on behalf of the Association
Elina Shcop is the Chairperson of the Logotherapy Association in Israel.
A life coach for over 25 years, and a Logotherapist.
She is an expert in building strategies for businesses and non-profits, client and donor relations, and formerly responsible for fundraising and grants at the Israel Museum.
Dr. Teria Shantall - Greetings on behalf of the International Community, and a Personal Sharing about Her Logotherapy Training with Viktor Frankl
Dr. Teria Shantall is a direct student of Viktor Frankl, a clinical psychologist, and a leading and influential Logotherapist worldwide.
She is the President of the Viktor Frankl Institute in South Africa and was formerly Vice President of the Logotherapy Association in Israel.
She has been granted many awards by the International Institute of Dallas.
Prof. David Guttmann - A Moving Personal Interview about His Close and Deep Friendship with Prof. Frankl (A Special Pre-Recorded Interview for the Conference with Dr. Dida Kimor, his former student)
Prof. (Emeritus) David Guttmann is one of the first Logotherapists in Israel, especially known as a close personal friend of Viktor Frankl.
Former head of the School of Social Work at the University of Haifa. He is a leading and award-winning Logotherapist, writer of many books which have been translated into many languages.
He is recognized for his life’s work and his contribution to spreading Logotherapy and Humanism worldwide.
Offer Ben Dor - “The Impossible is Very Possible”
Offer will share with us a dramatic story spanning continents, involving blind individuals and people with disabilities, on amazing journeys to the peaks of their lives and the world’s highest mountains!
Offer Ben Dor accompanies people and organizations on journeys of overcoming challenges, self-transcendence, and shattering glass ceilings in their lives, with the power of the human spirit! He is social entrepreneur, owner of businesses worldwide, and founder of several non-profits, an extreme sports athlete, and a motivational expert.
Alexander Vesely-Frankl - Grandson of Prof. Viktor Frankl: A Live Personal Interview about His Memories, Insights about his grandfather's Philosophy of Life, and His Influence on His Life.
Alexander Vesely-Frankl is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, licensed
psychotherapist, and specialist in Logotherapy. He directs the Viktor Frankl Media Archive in Vienna, co-founded the Viktor Frankl Institute of America, and teaches at the Online Academy for Logotherapy at the Elisabeth Lukas Archive.
As the grandson of Viktor Frankl—the founder of the “Third Viennese School of Psychotherapy”—he speaks worldwide on Logotherapy and its applications, and
teaches this meaning-centered approach in Vienna and the United States.
Doron Amitai Libstein -“From Shattering to Revival, Hope, and Peace”
On October 7, four members of Doron’s family were murdered: his brother Ofir Libstein z"l, former head of the Negev Council, whose vision was peace; his nephew Nitzan z"l; and two members of Ofir’s widow’s family. Doron faced a choice: to wallow in his pain and terrible loss, or to rise and use all the tools he teaches to empower himself and others, to continue to believe in light and goodness, and to work for a better world! Doron will share with us how he chose the second option, thus serving as an exemplary model of Viktor Frankl’s legacy- the possibility of choice even in the harshest circumstances!
Doron Amitai Libstein is an international mentor, known as “the mentor of mentors,” who brought leading mentors to Israel. A successful high-tech professional who changed his life’s path, and chose personal growth and helping others find their purpose as his life’s mission.
Since the tragedy, he has also taken on his brother’s mission and continues to work tirelessly for soldiers, the wounded, and evacuees, and to promote public awareness for peace worldwide.
Simultaneous translation will be provided.
A festive, fascinating and inspiring event!
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