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Yesod Association was founded based on the understanding of the importance of the founding values of the state for Israel’s existence as an enlightened, democratic, and tolerant society. Yesod’s goal is to stimulate dialogue, shed light on issues, interpretations and different approaches, and to provide the tools to conduct debates, to reach agreements and especially – to conduct disagreements.

We aim to lead and impart civic education based on the understanding of democratic universal values such as the rule of law, opposition to tyranny, and the preservation of human dignity and human rights – as expressed in Israel’s heritage and in its documents and law.

We believe that relations between the citizens of the state – individuals and groups, men and women, children and adults, religious and secular, majority and minorities, Jews and Arabs – should be at the forefront of Israel’s internal democratic agenda. That civic foundation should be emphasized as a common denominator, an identity of interests and values, as a basis for a society that recognizes its diversity and respects democracy values.

Our Mission

Our mission is to foster a commitment to the democratic values and to the cultivation of human rights and its connection to democracy through civic formal and informal education . Such commitment can only be achieved by nurturing a sense of responsibility, involvement, and active participation.

We believe that education is an indispensable means in the process of establishing a lifetime commitment to democracy and human rights. Our core activities and educational programs   emphasize the impact these values have on each and every one of us, both in private and public arenas.

We believe that the caring for and identification with the collective are essential to establish active citizenship among children and youths who see themselves as responsible for their community and their country, feel solidarity with others, empathy for the weak, and share a welcomed acceptance of others.

We believe that providing young people with the knowledge of how to collaborate, share leadership, and work together – is the only way to ensure meaningful life in a democratic society, obligated to respect human rights.