Building bridges between nations

 

With nearly 15 years of activity across 30 countries worldwide, Israeli House, an Israeli NGO, operates from Jerusalem in cooperation with partner organizations both within Israel and internationally, which together representing a network of over 1 million members.

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The organization coordinates and promotes activities in the field of public diplomacy as a tool for raising awareness, while simultaneously fostering bilateral cooperation that creates tangible value for all parties involved. It is committed to promoting mutually beneficial and progressive public perspectives.

Its goal is to operate in 100 countries worldwide by the end of 2030. The organization does not receive funding from the state, and, in line with bilateral interests, all activities in each country are conducted in accordance with local laws and regulations.

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Vision for the future, Based on 15 Years of Experience:

 

• Strengthening and expanding bilateral cooperation, through which Israel contributes innovation, advanced technologies, international networks, support for tourism and bilateral relations, and solutions to global challenges.

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• Combating antisemitism as a form of extremism and a phenomenon that poses a threat to all societies. This includes initiating anti-antisemitism legislation in parliaments worldwide, grounded in the accurate, responsible, and credible representation of reality.

 

• Promoting educational integration against extremism, racism, and antisemitism within global education systems, with the aim of enhancing intercultural knowledge, mutual understanding, and dialogue.

 

• Engaging young people from different countries around the world in real projects that transform reality, by fostering international connections, developing skills, and leading initiatives that have an impact on their future.

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• Collaboration with the international organization AEPJ, supported by the Council of Europe, to promote cultural heritage preservation and intercultural dialogue.

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Summary:

We employ an innovative methodology of bilateral engagement, primarily relying on local non-Jewish representatives who also represent their respective countries, alongside Israeli professionals working in the field. Together, they make a significant contribution to strengthening ties and reinforcing the societies in which they operate.

 

Collectively, we promote deep cooperation to counter extremism that threatens free and modern societies, enhance mutual understanding, and build bridges between nations and cultures for peace and a better future.
 

​The Initiative and the Pilot:

The concept was developed by Itsik Moshe, who served as the first Israeli representative of the Jewish Agency in the former Soviet Union. It emerged in response to perceptions of Israel at the United Nations, a lack of familiarity with Israel’s true face, and communication gaps between countries resulting from insufficient information.

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Subsequently, a pilot program was launched, with the participation of Israeli Members of Parliament, opinion leaders, and representatives of local and international organizations.