On January 12-13, Hartman Institute executive staff and scholars will participate in the " Israel 2021 Conference ," an event sponsored by The Marker newspaper and the Reut Institute . The conference will assemble hundreds of participants around 150 round tables moderated by experts in diverse fields to discuss what has been defined as the most pressing socioeconomic issues in Israel today, with an eye to developing solid strategies for the future of Israeli society. Guest speakers at the event will include Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fisher.
Hartman executive staff and scholars will participate in the following roundtable discussions:
Israel quantum leap: economy and society – How can Israel generate a quantum leap in its society and economy for the benefit of generations to come? Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman , president of the Institute, and Channa Pinchasi will participate in the discussion.
Education – This discussion will examine methods for enhancing governance in the education system, such as creating and implementing long-term policies, improving infrastructure, and identifying major challenges. Participants from the Hartman Institute will include Executive Director Hana Gilat, Shraga Bar-On , Be’eri program director Dani Elazar, and director of the Be’eri School for Teacher Education Rani Jaeger .
Arab society and economic growth – 56% of Israel’s Arab citizens are economically disadvantaged, not having benefited from the opportunities of Israel’s economic growth. How can the government rectify the situation? Weighing in from the Hartman Institute are Rabbi Dr. Ariel Picard , Dror Yinon , and Rabbi Dr. Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi .
Integrating the ultra-Orthodox sector into the Israeli economy and labor force – How can members of the ultra-Orthodox sector most effectively become integrated into Israel’s labor market? Participating in the discussion from the Institute are Channa Pinchasi , Shraga Bar-On , and Rabbi Dr. Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi.
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