Embedded Files
The East–West Dialogue Association grew out of a long-standing international educational initiative that began in 1999 within a German framework dedicated to building connections through dialogue and shared learning. From its earliest stages, the initiative was shaped through close cooperation between educators in Israel and Germany who believed in the power of direct human encounters to create understanding across cultures.
Over the years, this collaboration developed into a sustained educational partnership centered on youth delegations, intercultural encounters, and joint learning programs. Teams from both countries worked together on an ongoing basis, leading seminars, cultural meetings, and exchange initiatives that created meaningful personal and educational connections.
The projects brought together young people from diverse backgrounds within Israeli society — including participants from different cultural, religious, and community groups — alongside youth from Europe. The work focused on personal dialogue, identity exploration, shared learning, and the creation of long-term human connections.
For more than two decades, the initiative operated through international cooperation and the commitment of dedicated educators, facilitators, coordinators, partners, and volunteers. These teams formed a strong human network based on shared values, collaboration, and a common educational vision.
In 2026, the Israeli organization East–West Dialogue was formally established as an independent association in order to institutionalize and expand the activity that had developed over many years, and to strengthen the ongoing connection between Israel, Europe, and the East.
Leadership Today
The association is led by Israeli educators who guide its educational activity, international partnerships, and the development of new initiatives in cooperation with partner organizations abroad. The work continues to be rooted in long-term collaboration and shared responsibility between teams in different countries.
The association is led by Israeli educators who guide its educational activity, international partnerships, and the development of new initiatives in cooperation with partner organizations abroad. The work continues to be rooted in long-term collaboration and shared responsibility between teams in different countries.
Teams Over the Years
Throughout the years, the projects have involved a wide range of contributors, including educators, facilitators, group leaders, delegation coordinators, community partners, and volunteers. Their joint efforts, often sustained annually over long periods, have created a stable and meaningful network dedicated to dialogue and educational exchange.
Throughout the years, the projects have involved a wide range of contributors, including educators, facilitators, group leaders, delegation coordinators, community partners, and volunteers. Their joint efforts, often sustained annually over long periods, have created a stable and meaningful network dedicated to dialogue and educational exchange.
Alumni Community
Beyond the professional teams, hundreds of young participants have taken part in delegations and programs over the years. Many have maintained personal connections formed during the encounters, and some continue to be involved in educational and community initiatives inspired by their experience.
Beyond the professional teams, hundreds of young participants have taken part in delegations and programs over the years. Many have maintained personal connections formed during the encounters, and some continue to be involved in educational and community initiatives inspired by their experience.
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