Four Conditions for a Stable Democratic Israeli Home

The Home

The research formulated a civic vision of democratic culture in Israel by detailing citizen characteristics across various dimensions and defining the civic-value tools to be imparted through the educational process.

Equality, Liberty and Human Rights

Familiarity with and understanding of human rights; active engagement to uphold them in both the personal and public spheres; identifying their violation; and understanding the complexities and potential conflicts that may arise between them. Taking responsibility for the protection of rights even in times of conflict, while maintaining a deep, value-driven commitment.

The Dimensions

מעורבות אזרחית

השתתפות פעילה בשיח ציבורי והבעת עמדה מושכלת, עניינית ובלתי אלימה, פעולה במסגרת התארגנויות שונות, ושימוש בפלטפורמות שונות לקידום מטרות דמוקרטיות ושיתופי פעולה אזרחיים.

חיים לאור ערכים

כבוד לחוק ולשלטון החוק, השתתפות פעילה בבחירות ובתהליכי קבלת החלטות, ומימוש זכויות אזרחיות מתוך אחריות לחיים משותפים תקינים במדינה דמוקרטית.

גיבוש עמדה

התעדכנות וביקורתיות כלפי המציאות הפוליטית והאזרחית, זיהוי איומים על יסודות הדמוקרטיה, בחינת הלגיטימיות של פעולות שלטון ומחאה, וגיבוש עמדות מושכלות מתוך נאמנות לערכים דמוקרטיים.

Proactive and non-violent action to promote equality and human rights; responding to rights violations; and identifying the cynical exploitation of rights discourse used to harm others.
Acting out of a personal commitment to human rights; exercising and safeguarding them in daily life; and respecting the rights of all individuals, even in times of conflict or social pressure.
Proactive and non-violent action to promote equality and human rights; responding to rights violations; and identifying the cynical exploitation of rights discourse used to harm others.

קרא.י עוד

The Tools

Human Dignity: The recognition of the inherent and equal worth of every person and their right to liberty, equality, and the freedom to choose their way of life, regardless of identity or circumstances – provided they do not infringe upon the rights of others.
Familiarity with human rights, along with the principles, categories, and mechanisms for their protection, including their complexities and limitations, at both the local and international levels; understanding the tensions and conflicts between different rights within both Israeli and global contexts.

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The Skills

Equality, Liberty and Human Rights

Familiarity with and understanding of human rights; active engagement to uphold them in both the personal and public spheres; identifying their violation; and understanding the complexities and potential conflicts that may arise between them. Taking responsibility for the protection of rights even in times of conflict, while maintaining a deep, value-driven commitment.

The Dimensions

Civic Engagement

Proactive and non-violent action to promote equality and human rights; responding to rights violations; and identifying the cynical exploitation of rights discourse used to harm others.

Living by Values

Acting out of a personal commitment to human rights; exercising and safeguarding them in daily life; and respecting the rights of all individuals, even in times of conflict or social pressure.

Forming a Position

Examining public issues through a rights-based framework; identifying discrimination; and striving for fair solutions, even in times of crisis.

The Tools

Knowledge

Equality: The principle that all human beings are born equal and are therefore entitled to equal rights and opportunities, as well as a commitment to combating discrimination, deprivation, and social, legal, and economic gaps.

Values

Human Dignity: The recognition of the inherent and equal worth of every person and their right to liberty, equality, and the freedom to choose their way of life, regardless of identity or circumstances – provided they do not infringe upon the rights of others.

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Identity and Ethos

Commitment to one’s identity group narrative alongside an overarching Israeli national identity, and fostering a sense of solidarity and commitment to the democratic social covenant. Cultivating an emotional and value-driven affinity with Israeli democracy through both particular and universal identities, and a willingness to act toward building a shared democratic ethos within Israeli society.

The Dimensions

Civic Engagement

Taking an active role in shaping an overarching Israeli democratic identity through intergroup dialogue, while promoting a commitment to democratic values within one’s own identity group.

Living by Values

Internalizing fundamental democratic values as an integral part of one’s personal identity and applying them in daily conduct while living with a sense of partnership and mutual responsibility toward all segments of Israeli society.

Forming a Position

Deepening group and national identity; cultivating a commitment to democracy rooted in the value systems of one’s own community; and engaging in an informed way with the tensions between identity-based values and democratic principles.

The Tools

Knowledge

Familiarity with the symbols, ideas, history, and heritage, as well as the foundational documents and laws of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, alongside the various interpretations and debates regarding its identity. Understanding models of national, ethnic, and democratic identity, and the potential for integrating group belonging with civic partnership. This includes familiarity with the cultural narratives and heritage of different groups and their potential links to shared democratic values.

Values

Social Solidarity: A sense of partnership and mutual responsibility toward the broader community, expressed through a commitment to cooperation, safeguarding the rights of others, and active participation in public life – as the foundation for a cohesive democratic society.

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Identity and Ethos

Commitment to one’s identity group narrative alongside an overarching Israeli national identity, and fostering a sense of solidarity and commitment to the democratic social covenant. Cultivating an emotional and value-driven affinity with Israeli democracy through both particular and universal identities, and a willingness to act toward building a shared democratic ethos within Israeli society.

The Dimensions

מעורבות אזרחית

השתתפות פעילה בשיח ציבורי והבעת עמדה מושכלת, עניינית ובלתי אלימה, פעולה במסגרת התארגנויות שונות, ושימוש בפלטפורמות שונות לקידום מטרות דמוקרטיות ושיתופי פעולה אזרחיים.

חיים לאור ערכים

כבוד לחוק ולשלטון החוק, השתתפות פעילה בבחירות ובתהליכי קבלת החלטות, ומימוש זכויות אזרחיות מתוך אחריות לחיים משותפים תקינים במדינה דמוקרטית.

גיבוש עמדה

התעדכנות וביקורתיות כלפי המציאות הפוליטית והאזרחית, זיהוי איומים על יסודות הדמוקרטיה, בחינת הלגיטימיות של פעולות שלטון ומחאה, וגיבוש עמדות מושכלות מתוך נאמנות לערכים דמוקרטיים.

Taking an active role in shaping an overarching Israeli democratic identity through intergroup dialogue, while promoting a commitment to democratic values within one’s own identity group.
Internalizing fundamental democratic values as an integral part of one’s personal identity and applying them in daily conduct while living with a sense of partnership and mutual responsibility toward all segments of Israeli society.
Deepening group and national identity; cultivating a commitment to democracy rooted in the value systems of one’s own community; and engaging in an informed way with the tensions between identity-based values and democratic principles.

The Tools

Social Solidarity: A sense of partnership and mutual responsibility toward the broader community, expressed through a commitment to cooperation, safeguarding the rights of others, and active participation in public life – as the foundation for a cohesive democratic society.
Familiarity with the symbols, ideas, history, and heritage, as well as the foundational documents and laws of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, alongside the various interpretations and debates regarding its identity. Understanding models of national, ethnic, and democratic identity, and the potential for integrating group belonging with civic partnership. This includes familiarity with the cultural narratives and heritage of different groups and their potential links to shared democratic values.

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The Skills

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Respect Between Groups

Recognition of diverse identities and perspectives, and honoring the right of groups to maintain their uniqueness within the framework of democratic values. Engaging in dialogue and non-violent conflict resolution while striving for shared prosperity in both local and national spheres.

The Dimension

Civic Engagement

Countering divisive and exclusionary discourse; opposing rights violations justified by cultural or religious values; promoting partnership and amplifying marginalized voices; and building intercultural dialogue, even in times of crisis.

Living by Values

Cultivating a complex personal identity; demonstrating respectful and mindful behavior toward cultural diversity; engaging in respectful dialogue even in times of disagreement; and acting out of a sense of partnership and mutual responsibility for a shared future.

Forming a Position

Understanding and considering diverse perspectives within Israeli society; forming positions based on the common good; and critically evaluating information while remaining mindful of cultural and ideological biases.

The Tools

Knowledge

Familiarity with and understanding of diverse cultural and social identities, majority-minority relations, intergroup mechanisms, and models of shared life, while recognizing the opportunities, complexities, and tensions within Israeli society and the State of Israel as a multi-group, multicultural, Jewish and democratic state.

Values

Tolerance: The recognition of every individual’s right to be different, and the willingness to respect diverse opinions, identities, and behaviors, even in the face of deep disagreement or fundamental differences.

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Respect Between Groups

Recognition of diverse identities and perspectives, and honoring the right of groups to maintain their uniqueness within the framework of democratic values. Engaging in dialogue and non-violent conflict resolution while striving for shared prosperity in both local and national spheres.

The Dimensions

מעורבות אזרחית

השתתפות פעילה בשיח ציבורי והבעת עמדה מושכלת, עניינית ובלתי אלימה, פעולה במסגרת התארגנויות שונות, ושימוש בפלטפורמות שונות לקידום מטרות דמוקרטיות ושיתופי פעולה אזרחיים.

חיים לאור ערכים

כבוד לחוק ולשלטון החוק, השתתפות פעילה בבחירות ובתהליכי קבלת החלטות, ומימוש זכויות אזרחיות מתוך אחריות לחיים משותפים תקינים במדינה דמוקרטית.

גיבוש עמדה

התעדכנות וביקורתיות כלפי המציאות הפוליטית והאזרחית, זיהוי איומים על יסודות הדמוקרטיה, בחינת הלגיטימיות של פעולות שלטון ומחאה, וגיבוש עמדות מושכלות מתוך נאמנות לערכים דמוקרטיים.

Understanding and considering diverse perspectives within Israeli society; forming positions based on the common good; and critically evaluating information while remaining mindful of cultural and ideological biases.
Cultivating a complex personal identity; demonstrating respectful and mindful behavior toward cultural diversity; engaging in respectful dialogue even in times of disagreement; and acting out of a sense of partnership and mutual responsibility for a shared future.
Countering divisive and exclusionary discourse; opposing rights violations justified by cultural or religious values; promoting partnership and amplifying marginalized voices; and building intercultural dialogue, even in times of crisis.

The Tools

Tolerance: The recognition of every individual’s right to be different, and the willingness to respect diverse opinions, identities, and behaviors, even in the face of deep disagreement or fundamental differences.
Familiarity with and understanding of diverse cultural and social identities, majority-minority relations, intergroup mechanisms, and models of shared life, while recognizing the opportunities, complexities, and tensions within Israeli society and the State of Israel as a multi-group, multicultural, Jewish and democratic state.

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קרא.י עוד

Responsibility to the Democratic Covenant

Understanding the necessity of the democratic system, familiarity with its foundations and vulnerabilities, commitment to democratic rules of the game, active participation and the use of civic capacities to influence and hold authorities accountable.

The Dimensions

Forming a Position

Staying informed and maintaining a critical perspective toward political and civic realities; identifying threats to the foundations of democracy; examining the legitimacy of governmental and protest actions; and forming educated positions grounded in a commitment to democratic values.

Civic Engagement

Active participation in public discourse and the expression of well-reasoned, substantive, and non-violent positions; engaging through various organizations; and utilizing diverse platforms to advance democratic goals and civic partnerships.

Living by Values

Respect for the law and the rule of law, active participation in elections and decision-making processes, and the exercise of civic rights out of a sense of responsibility for a healthy shared life in a democratic state.

The Tools

Knowledge

Familiarity with and understanding of democratic principles, governing institutions, citizens’ rights and responsibilities, and mechanisms for participation and influence, in Israel and globally. This includes an awareness of threats to democracy and the unique tensions within Israeli society as a Jewish and democratic state.

Values

Respect for the Rule of Law: The principle that society should be governed by justice and fairness toward all its members; the recognition that all citizens have an equal right to participate in the political and governmental processes that shape their lives; and the commitment to making decisions through majority rule while protecting the rights of minorities.

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Responsibility to the Democratic Covenant

Understanding the necessity of the democratic system, familiarity with its foundations and vulnerabilities, commitment to democratic rules of the game, active participation and the use of civic capacities to influence and hold authorities accountable.

The Dimensions

מעורבות אזרחית

השתתפות פעילה בשיח ציבורי והבעת עמדה מושכלת, עניינית ובלתי אלימה, פעולה במסגרת התארגנויות שונות, ושימוש בפלטפורמות שונות לקידום מטרות דמוקרטיות ושיתופי פעולה אזרחיים.

חיים לאור ערכים

כבוד לחוק ולשלטון החוק, השתתפות פעילה בבחירות ובתהליכי קבלת החלטות, ומימוש זכויות אזרחיות מתוך אחריות לחיים משותפים תקינים במדינה דמוקרטית.

גיבוש עמדה

התעדכנות וביקורתיות כלפי המציאות הפוליטית והאזרחית, זיהוי איומים על יסודות הדמוקרטיה, בחינת הלגיטימיות של פעולות שלטון ומחאה, וגיבוש עמדות מושכלות מתוך נאמנות לערכים דמוקרטיים.

Staying informed and maintaining a critical perspective toward political and civic realities; identifying threats to the foundations of democracy; examining the legitimacy of governmental and protest actions; and forming educated positions grounded in a commitment to democratic values.
Respect for the law and the rule of law, active participation in elections and decision-making processes, and the exercise of civic rights out of a sense of responsibility for a healthy shared life in a democratic state.
Active participation in public discourse and the expression of well-reasoned, substantive, and non-violent positions; engaging through various organizations; and utilizing diverse platforms to advance democratic goals and civic partnerships.

קרא.י עוד

The Tools

Respect for the Rule of Law: The principle that society should be governed by justice and fairness toward all its members; the recognition that all citizens have an equal right to participate in the political and governmental processes that shape their lives; and the commitment to making decisions through majority rule while protecting the rights of minorities.
Familiarity with and understanding of democratic principles, governing institutions, citizens’ rights and responsibilities, and mechanisms for participation and influence, in Israel and globally. This includes an awareness of threats to democracy and the unique tensions within Israeli society as a Jewish and democratic state.

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השתתפות פעילה בשיח ציבורי והבעת עמדה מושכלת, עניינית ובלתי אלימה, פעולה במסגרת התארגנויות שונות, ושימוש בפלטפורמות שונות לקידום מטרות דמוקרטיות ושיתופי פעולה אזרחיים.
כבוד לחוק ולשלטון החוק, השתתפות פעילה בבחירות ובתהליכי קבלת החלטות, ומימוש זכויות אזרחיות מתוך אחריות לחיים משותפים תקינים במדינה דמוקרטית.
התעדכנות וביקורתיות כלפי המציאות הפוליטית והאזרחית, זיהוי איומים על יסודות הדמוקרטיה, בחינת הלגיטימיות של פעולות שלטון ומחאה, וגיבוש עמדות מושכלות מתוך נאמנות לערכים דמוקרטיים.

כבוד לשלטון החוק: התפיסה לפיה חברה צריכה להתנהל על פי עקרונות של צדק והוגנות כלפי כל חבריה, הכרה בכך שכל האזרחים הינם בעלי זכות שווה להשתתף בתהליכים הפוליטיים והשלטוניים המעצבים את חייהם, וכי החלטות צריכות להתקבל בהכרעת רוב תוך הגנה על זכויות המיעוטים.
הכרות והבנה של עקרונות הדמוקרטיה, מוסדות השלטון, זכויות וחובות האזרח, ומנגנוני השתתפות והשפעה – בישראל ובעולם. זאת לצד הכרה באיומים על הדמוקרטיה והמתחים הייחודיים לחברה הישראלית כמדינה יהודית־דמוקרטית.