Secure, Jewish, and Democratic: A Group Learning Experience with Israel Policy Forum is a dynamic social and educational opportunity for current and emerging community leaders. This program offers a vital, in-depth overview of the key issues shaping Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today. By combining foundational knowledge with practical skill development, participants gain the tools and confidence to engage thoughtfully and navigate an increasingly polarized communal landscape. Through expert-led discussions and interactive learning, this experience fosters informed leadership and meaningful dialogue.

The program offers a blend of foundational and topical content, leveraging Israel Policy Forum experts and carefully curated guest voices. Frequently covered content includes:

• A history of Israeli and Palestinian political movements and developments since the Oslo Accords
• Historic and recent territorial issues in and around the West Bank and Jerusalem
• The future of Gaza
• The past, present, and future of Israeli and Palestinian national identities and narratives
• The future of Israeli-Palestinian relations
• Regional normalization
• Potential outcomes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
• Best practices for facilitating challenging conversations and sharing personal narratives