In this episode ofMerkaz, we sit down with Dr. Ariel Levi, CEO of the Hebrew Education Council, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Israel’s state education system. With an extensive background in public policy, social mobility, and educational reform, Dr. Levi has played a key role in shaping national Israeli initiatives.

We explore his vision for the future of Israeli Liberal Education, the balance between tradition and innovation, and how the system can better serve diverse communities across Israel. From his experience as a high school principal to leading reforms at the Ministry of Education, Dr. Levi shares insights on how education can be a driving force for social change.

Tune in for a deep dive into the policies shaping Israel’s classrooms today and what lies ahead for the next generation of Israeli students. 🎧

⁠The One Hundred Initiative⁠⁠⁠ is a politically independent civil society organization that seeks to address the crises facing Israeli politics and society by advancing a comprehensive centrist agenda that meets the needs of our present moment. The initiative is a partnership between senior figures from Israel’s tech industry, business sector, public sector and third sector, and it seeks to be a home for fresh ideas, policies and leadership that will shape a new Israeli paradigm.

Host: Jonatan Macznik and Eliran Rubin

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