Page 16 - The Jewish Agency's Loan Fund

Name of entrepreneurs: Menahem and Leah Elbaz
Name of business: Sky Gym
Type of investment: Renovation of building, purchase of
equipment, and advertising
Location: Rav-Mecher Shopping Center,
Talpiyot Industrial Area, Jerusalem
Loan amount: NIS 200,000

ABOUT THE ENTREPRENEURS:
Age: Menahem – 28, Leah – 35
Place of residence: Pisgat Ze’ev, Jerusalem

Family status: The entrepreneurs are a married couple.
Leah has a child from a previous marriage.

ENTREPRENEURS’ BACKGROUND:
The entrepreneurs, Leah and Menahem (“Meni”), have
degrees from the Givat Washington Academic Education
College and have been involved with the fitness and
sports market for many years.

Menahem made Aliyah from France. For eight years he has been working as a personal trainer at leading fitness clubs
both in Israel and abroad. He won the Mr. Israel title in 2011 and is considered a leader in his field.
Leah and Meni met at a gym – a natural and familiar environment for them – where Leah was the administrative
manager. The two decided to join forces, personally and professionally. They took first place in a pairs’ competition in
bodybuilding, and decided to strike out together in a new direction: opening their own gym.

During their own training sessions, Leah and Meni formulated their plans to open a unique gym with a special focus on
personal training and goal-setting.

Tako Engineering Ltd.y Gym
Sk

16
16