In an era where internal divisions threaten to tear us apart, the Gesher Leadership Institute nurtures and trains Israeli leaders to forge connections and unity between different sectors of the Jewish people in Israel and the Diaspora. To learn more click here.
Gesher Education Department
Due to a siloed educational system, Israeli youth grow up unfamiliar with those who are different than they are, which leads to stereotyping and fear of the “other”. Shattering those boundaries early and developing and understanding of and appreciation for the other is crucial to building a shared future. Learn more here.
Gesher Haredi Department
Haredi society is the fastest growing demographic in Israel, leading to ever more Haredim entering institutions and working, studying or serving side by side other Israelis from general society. We have identified the four areas where Haredim and general Israeli society interface: IDF, Academia, Employment and in communities. In each of these areas, we run cultural awareness seminars for both Haredim and their counterparts to ensure that those Haredim who decide to enter general society do so with minimal friction. Learn more here.
Gesher IDF Officer’s Training Course
In 2001, at the request of the IDF, Gesher developed the Gesher IDF Officer Training Program to help counter the deep divisions in Israeli society. Gesher develops military officers of diverse backgrounds with a shared Jewish and Israeli identity to provide effective future leadership so that both within (mandatory) military service and when these leaders transition into civilian life as leaders in a wide variety of industries and sectors, they are leading with a deepened commitment to the values that are core to Israel’s Jewish character. Learn more here.
