Democracy 5784

By Jonathan S. Kessler
eJewishPhilanthropy

"For those lucky enough to be traveling to Israel this year, an upcoming visit can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage and encourage, not only those protecting Israel’s population centers, but those defending Israel’s democratic institutions as well. 

"This may be the ultimate “teachable moment” regarding Israel’s democratic values, Declaration of Independence and Supreme Court, and a magnificent opportunity to strengthen personal and communal bonds with the people of Israel. We have a responsibility to support those who are working to protect Israel’s precious freedoms. 

"One way to do that is to meet with leaders of the pro-democracy movement. They can provide valuable insights into the current political climate and the internal challenges that Israel is facing. One might even attend a pro-democracy demonstration – regularly held in more than 100 cities across the country...

"Now is a time to engage – to connect and stand with those in Israel who are on the frontlines of the fight to preserve democracy.”

Jonathan Kessler is founder and CEO of Heart of a Nation, an organization helping emerging American, Israeli and Palestinian changemakers improve their respective political cultures.

About Heart of a Nation

Empowering the next generation of American, Israeli, and Palestinian change-makers to embrace better, together.

אנחנו מכנסים הוגים מובילים, פעילים חברתיים, ומחוללי שינוי לעתיד, אמריקאים, ישראלים ופלסטינאים, המחויבים לשיפור החברות שלהם.

نحن أمريكيون وإسرائيليون وفلسطينيون نبني ونكوّن روابط من أجل التعلم والتفكير والمشاركة معًا حتى نشجع الحلول التقدمية بشأن القضايا التي تهمنا جميعًا.