169 a fundamental cultural and educational language that helps shape a value‑driven, creative, and attentive community. We are honored to host the Rubinstein Competition—the spearhead of the international cultural world— and to make its exceptional quality accessible to the city's residents. The connection between the city of Herzliya and the illustrious legacy of Arthur Rubinstein, realized through the screening of the competition finals at the Herzliya Cinematheque, enables local audiences to enjoy performances of the highest level and to participate in selecting the "Audience Favorite." This initiative brings the city's cultural community even closer to the world of pianists. I want to thank the competition's organizers for their fruitful cooperation and wish all the competitors great success. May the sounds that rise from the piano continue to expand the soul and bring calm and comfort to us all. Yariv Fisher, Mayor of Herzliya The Rubin Conservatory of Music, Haifa To the Rubinstein Competition, We are delighted to congratulate the pianists, participants, organizers, and all partners on this important project—a true celebration of music and the piano. The Samuel Rubin Conservatory of Music in Haifa was founded in 1949 by Zvi Rutenberg, its first director and a founder of the Haifa Symphony Orchestra. Today, approximately 300 students from Haifa and across northern Israel study at the conservatory. Many of our students are from Arab society, and our musical and educational environment brings together Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Baha'i, native-born, and immigrant students on a shared journey into the world of music. In the previous competition, our student, Itamar Feinberg, was selected to serve on the Junior Jury. This year, as a conservatory graduate, he is also among the competitors in the Rubinstein Competition. Once again, we are proud to have a representative on the Junior Jury: Itamar Adam, a student in Olga Zolotoyabko's class at the conservatory. We—the students, parents, and teachers—are happy to be part of the competition audience and proud of the privilege of selecting the "Audience Favorite." Music is an essential part of every person's life. It enriches us, unites us, and brings us closer together. We believe that those who create music bring calm to our world and help themselves and their listeners find contentment and tranquility, even in turbulent, challenging times. Good luck to all the participants! Yana Yout, Director of the Rubin Conservatory, Haifa Youth Outreach
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