The Metzilah Center
The Metzilah Center for Zionist, Jewish, Liberal and Humanist Thought combines an exciting ideological vision, sober strategic analysis and focused “real world” responses.
Jewish State
"…maintaining the vision of Israel as a Jewish, democratic and developed state, protective of the rights of all its citizens, is a huge challenge..."
Humanism
"I want my country to respect the universal principles of human rights, humanism and liberalism even though it is undergoing an existential struggle…" (Professor Ruth Gavison)
Liberalism
We believe that public discourse, policy research and education hold the key to integrating Zionism, Jewish values and human rights in the Jewish State, and that the these values are critical for the enduring welfare of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide.
Zionism
"… it is justified today- as it has been since the beginning of the Zionist movement- to search for a political solution that will meet the Jews' need to securely fulfill their right to national self determination…"
Immigration and the Future of the Nation State - International Conference
March 17–18, 2013 , Jerusalem
On March 17–18, 2013, IDI and Metzilah (The Center for Zionist, Jewish, Liberal and Humanist Thought) will host an international conference that will explore the cultural, social, and political effect of immigration on the cohesion and future of nation states. The first day of this conference will focus on the global perspective, exploring the policies adopted by various countries, while the second will concentrate on the special problems and challenges facing Israel.This is the third conference in a series of international conferences conducted under the auspices of IDI's Nation State project. Its proceedings will be published in an upcoming collection of essays by the Sussex University Press.
A limited number of spaces are available for this conference. To register, contact naamaz@idi.org.il.
This conference will be broadcast live on the IDI website.
