60 Years of Development, Culture and Leadership March 28th-29th, Jaffa Guest House, Tel Aviv Language: English Cost: NIS 30 per participant Unique circumstances led to the establishment of the State of Israel, which absorbed millions of immigrants from various cultures and went through significant changes politically, socially and economically. After six decades, while taking into consideration the developments in the entire world, and in the Jewish world in particular, one can examine leaders, events and phenomenon in Israel. During the Shabbaton, we will look into the development of culture, technology and Zionist activity, and examine participants' connection to the state of Israel, while providing tools for its promotion in the world. Goals: - Deepening understanding of changes that have occurred in the character of Israel over the years. - Personal interaction with important figures in Israeli culture. - Introduction to future tendencies in civilian, social, economic and political fields. - Understanding of turning points which have affected Israeli government and society. - Strengthening the connection to Israel and providing the tools for representing Israel in the world. Content Lecturer Tour and activity: "In the Footsteps of Leaders and Founders" Mt. Herzl Tour: Hall of Independence + audiovisual show Hall of Independence Musical Kabalat Shabbat / Israeli folk dancing "HaLehaka" / the Israeli Dancing Center Lecture: " Israeli Society and Israel, The West in the East" or: "Israel Update" Dr. Micha Goodman / Dr. Avi Becker / Dr. Michael Friedman Workshop: "Livnot U'Lehibanot?"- Jewish Identity and the Connection to Israel   Mashkuchit Workshop: "Israel 2020" Mashkuchit Panel: "Being an Israeli"  4 Israelis with different backgrounds and political viewpoints Lecture: "Challenges Faced by Israeli Society" or: "Multi-Culturalism in Israeli Society"  Dr. Shlomo Svirsky, Director of Adva / Professor Yossi Yona, The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute Lecture: "How Can We Promote the Status of Israel in the World?" Dr. Tal Ben-Shachar/Neil Lazarus/Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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