YITZHAK NAVON CENTER FOR A SHARED SOCIETY

Within the walls “It is our capacity for dialogue across different segments of society that fuels our strength and resilience.” Yitzhak Navon, That Which Separates Us and That Which Unites Us In enabling dialogue between Israel’s disparate populations, the YNC will contribute to dismantling the barriers separating them. That dialoguewill be enhancedby the Center’s exceptional array of experiential offerings, designed to be as enjoyable and entertaining as they are educational and enlightening. Some will familiarize visitors with the stories of those so different fromone another. Others will challenge them to contemplate critical questions as to how they understand themselves. Encompassing more than 23,000 square feet (2,200 square meters), this innovative educational, cultural and recreational facility will offer a variety of components and programs, among them: Activities and displays utilizing futuristic technology in exploring the richness of the diverse ethnic groups of which Israel and the Jewish people are comprised Opportunities for positive interaction between populations that generally have no opportunity to meet one another A platformto engage constructively in hotly debated issues on the agenda of Israel andworld Jewry A sophisticated, experiential museum highlighting Navon’s efforts to contend with the most pressing issues of his day while challenging the next generation to contend with the most pressing of theirs Beit Yosef Sagol, bringing to life the culture and core values of Sephardi Jewry Windows onto the life and traditions of diverse ethnic and religious groups in Israel and Jewish communities around the globe A hub for organizations and individuals engaged in social action encouraging collaboration in developing innovative social initiatives The Navon presidential library and research lab offering scholars and visitors an intimate perspective on decades of Israel’s unfolding history Classrooms outfitted with the most technologically advanced equipment, enabling a variety of learning opportunities and educational encounters both virtual and real A state-of-the-art auditorium and gallery, hosting conferences, symposia, festivals, art exhibitions and cultural events in sync with the values and mission of the Center The several buildings comprising the YNC will all open unto a Courtyard of Solidarity, a tantalizing meeting place embodying Navon’s desire “on the one hand, to find the common thread between us all, and on the other, to enable the individual expression of each and every ethnic group and community in Israel.” EMBRACING THE CHALLENGE

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