An immersive experience for emerging community leaders and educators, led by the World Zionist Organization's North America delegation and the Department for Zionist Enterprises.
In a post-October 7th world, the need for meaningful, inclusive, and values-driven discussion about Israel and Zionism is more critical than ever. The Zionist Salons program empowers facilitators to lead these conversations and to reshape Israel engagement within their communities.
An updated understanding of Israel, Zionism, and global Jewish peoplehood.
Preparing leaders to guide nuanced, dialogue-based Zionist salons.
Historical literacy, empathy, and the confidence to handle difficult conversations.
Strengthening the connection between Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.
Historical & Ethical Literacy: Linking historical Zionist voices to contemporary challenges.
Contemporary Israeli Society: Exploring Israel's diverse communities (Haredim, Arab citizens, immigrants) and the urban-rural divide.
Dialogue & Facilitation Skills: Creating safe spaces, managing conflict, and practicing narrative listening.
Hands-On Simulations: Role-play scenarios on religion and state, and on social media discourse.
Personal Connection: Exploring identity through reflective writing and values-mapping.
Session outlines, readings, and media resources.
Curated materials for engaging diverse audiences.
Mentorship and a global peer community of practice.
Our inaugural seminar took place in Denver, Colorado (January 11–13), in collaboration with WJC NextGen. Fifteen emerging leaders from the US, Canada, and Mexico took part in intensive workshops, hands-on simulations, and a visit to Golda Meir's teenage home.
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