Yocheved Dostrovsky-Kopernik (1910–2008) was a central figure in the establishment and development of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, transforming it into a leading institution for music and dance education in Israel. In 1935, she joined the teaching staff of the "Palestine Conservatory of Music," founded by violinist Emil Hauser and his wife, pediatrician Helena Kagan. Dostrovsky, who served as a piano teacher, demonstrated leadership and influence, which became even more evident in her later years.

In 1947, following a labor dispute and demands for improved working conditions, Dostrovsky led a group of teachers, including composer Josef Tal and violist Heinrich (Hanoch) Jacoby, to establish the "New Jerusalem Conservatory." This institution later became the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, known today as the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance Rubin. Dostrovsky-Kopernik managed the academy for over three decades, until 1979, during which it evolved into a leading educational and artistic center.

One of her major achievements was securing academic recognition for the academy, as well as obtaining financial support from the state and private donors. She worked tirelessly to secure a dedicated building for the academy on Smolenskin Street in Jerusalem and founded diverse academic programs in music and dance. She invited world-renowned musicians and dance figures, such as conductor Serge Koussevitzky and choreographer Martha Graham, to enrich the institution and its students.

Through her vision and dedication, Dostrovsky laid the foundation for the academy’s development into an internationally respected institution. Among her unique contributions was the establishment of an impressive collection of musical instruments, which remains on display at the academy and continues to be a source of pride.

In her memory, the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance established the "Dostrovsky Forum for Music and Dance Education," reflecting her commitment to preserving and enhancing the fields of education and the arts in Israel.