About Us

What might Israeli society look like 20 years from now?

The Founder and President of Gesher (Hebrew for “bridge”) comments: “The tragedy of today’s Israeli society is that Jewish culture, which should serve to unite the diverse Jewish people in Israel, has instead been the cause of a rift between the communities. This split has resulted in anger and alienation and is tearing the nation apart. Healing the rift can only come by way of enlightened Jewish education that can become the common denominator for genuine dialogue between different sectors of the nation.”

Gesher has dedicated its work for more than 40 years to bridging the widening gaps between the different segments of Israeli society, so that together they can develop an identity that reflects a shared commitment to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.

Gesher’s innovative programs impact upon the current and future leadership of Israel - infusing Israel’s army, police force, schools, communities and the public at large, with Jewish values and culture and by advancing a vibrant and inclusive vision of Judaism. Our dynamic (often life-changing) educational and cultural programs, create and strengthen Jewish Identity where it is lacking and open up eyes and minds that may have been closed. In facilitating dialogue and mediation between Jews of all kinds of backgrounds, we have reached and affected over 1 million Jews since Gesher's founding.

The work of Gesher’s dedicated team has a ripple effect that reaches beyond the boundaries of Israel into the Jewish world at large, fostering a Jewish identity which forms a bond that unites us, rather than a wall that divides us.

The Gesher Foundation, USA is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All Gifts are tax deductible.